Intern - Native American Initiatives Intern

Minnesota Historical Society; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The Minnesota Historical Society invites applications for the Intern - Native American Initiatives Intern. This part-time, temporary role is based at the History Center in St. Paul and runs January 19, 2027 to May 23, 2027.

The position requires about 15 hours per week with a schedule coordinated with the intern’s school. The intern will assist with program facilitation, community outreach, and administrative tasks, participate in NAMF recruitment and planning, help coordinate seminar guests,

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student, or have graduated within the past 12 months at the time of application.
• Ideal candidates might be currently pursuing, or a graduate with a degree in History, anthropology, public history, sociology, library and archives, or related fields.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain an open mind.
• Collaborate effectively in team environments.
• Exercise discretion with confidential information discussed in private project meetings.
• Adapt flexibly to evolving plans and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Engage in recruitment and program planning for the Native American Museum Fellowship (NAMF);
• Manage NAMF-related administrative tasks such as accruing program materials;
• Work with other MNHS departments to coordinate NAMF seminar guests and internships;
• Coordinate 2-3 community outreach tabling events for NAMF recruitment at MN-local colleges and Native gathering spaces;
• Attend community outreach events if able;
• Organize MNHS NAI program materials.

Skills

Recruitment planning

Program planning

Team collaboration

Discretion

Adaptability

Open-mindedness

Education

Undergraduate or recent graduate

History/Anthropology/Public History/Sociology/Library/Archives

Job description

Intern - Native American Initiatives Intern

Temporary St Paul, MN, US

TITLE: Intern - Native American Initiatives Intern

LOCATION: History Center - 345 W Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55102

COMPENSATION: Typical starting salary $17.02 hourly

HOURS: This is a part-time, temporary position from approximately January 19, 2027 to May 23, 2027. A part-time intern must be available to work 15 hours per week. This position offers a flexible work schedule, coordinated with the intern’s school schedule and operational needs. Preferred working hours are 5 hour shifts on Tuesdays-Thursdays from 10:00am-3:00pm.

DEADLINE DATE: October 26, 2026

SEMINAR EVENTS: Interns are required to participate in three, in‑person seminars focused on professional development, learning how cultural organizations operate, and building a network of industry professionals. At the end of the semester, interns complete a final presentation to share their work.

Please ensure you are available for these dates when applying:

• Thursday, February 4 from 11:30am-1:00pm




• Thursday, March 18 from 1:00-3:00pm




• Thursday, April 22 from 2:00-4:00pm




• Final Presentations: May 23 from 11:30am-1:00pm

The Native American Initiatives (NAI) intern will work collaboratively with the NAI department and other MNHS departments as needed to assist with program facilitation, community outreach, and administrative tasks.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Engage in recruitment and program planning for the Native American Museum Fellowship (NAMF);


• Manage NAMF-related administrative tasks such as accruing program materials;


• Work with other MNHS departments to coordinate NAMF seminar guests and internships;


• Coordinate 2-3 community outreach tabling events for NAMF recruitment at MN-local colleges and Native gathering spaces;


• Attend community outreach events if able;


• Organize MNHS NAI program materials.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student, or have graduated within the past 12 months at the time of application.




• Ideal candidates might be currently pursuing, or a graduate with a degree in the following areas: History, anthropology, public history, sociology, library and archives, or other related degrees.




• Demonstrated ability to maintain an open mind.




• Collaborate effectively in team environments.




• Exercise discretion with confidential information discussed in private project meetings.




• Adapt flexibly to evolving plans and priorities.

At MNHS, we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on diversity for the benefit of our employees, interns, volunteers, our products and services, and our community. The Minnesota Historical Society believes that an inclusive culture among our team members is critical to our success as a historical society and museum, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. The Minnesota Historical Society is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and employer.