Project Summary: National History Day in Minnesota partners with the University of Minnesota, Private Colleges of the Twin Cities (PCTC) and out-state colleges to provide undergraduate mentors to History Day schools.  This intern would assist the History Day staff in coordinating the mentor pool, including recruitment, placement and training.

Student Responsibilities:

  • Assist with training and placement of undergrad mentors into metro area schools.
  • Follow up with mentors and their assigned teachers
  • Assist with data entry and compiling data into spreadsheets

Knowledge intern is expected to gain:

  • Knowledge of the National History Day in Minnesota program.
  • Trends and issues in urban education and access to higher education.
  • Administration skills within an education service program.
  • Direct experience working with urban education and students.
Student Qualifications: At least one year experience with the History Day program and/or a former History Day mentor is preferred.  Knowledge of Minneapolis and St. Paul public schools is preferred.

Ideal degrees:  Undergrad and/or working toward Grad degree
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Additional Salary Information: Paid internship