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Fall 2016 Design Intern [Minnesota Historical Society, St. Paul, MN]
June 23, 2016

Fall 2016 Design Intern [Minnesota Historical Society, St. Paul, MN]

Project Summary: The MNHS Press Design Intern will assist the publishing staff in the areas of print production, design, marketing, and administration. We offer an exciting opportunity to work with veteran staff willing to share their knowledge of the book industry, and also provide unique …

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Fall 2016 Lifelong Learning Intern [Minnesota Historical Society, St. Paul, MN]
June 23, 2016

Fall 2016 Lifelong Learning Intern [Minnesota Historical Society, St. Paul, MN]

Project Summary: An internship with the lifelong learning team will primarily involve: supporting museum access and lifelong learning initiatives and programs. The intern selected would gain experience in running a conference, grant writing and reporting process through research and writing, and developing and running public …

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Fall 2016 History Day Mentor Program Intern [Minnesota Historical Society, St. Paul, MN]
June 23, 2016

Fall 2016 History Day Mentor Program Intern [Minnesota Historical Society, St. Paul, MN]

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
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Fall 2016 Social Media Intern [Minnesota Historical Society, St. Paul, MN]
June 23, 2016

Fall 2016 Social Media Intern [Minnesota Historical Society, St. Paul, MN]

Project Summary: The Education Division oversees programs for K-16 students and teachers from around the state, including outreach programs at schools. K-12 Programs and Services coordinates teacher professional development and develops curriculum materials to support educators’ instruction of history and the social studies. This Intern …

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Fall 2016 MNopedia Intern [Minnesota Historical Society, St. Paul, MN]
June 23, 2016

Fall 2016 MNopedia Intern [Minnesota Historical Society, St. Paul, MN]

Project Summary: The MNopedia intern will assist with the growth of a publicly available digital encyclopedia about Minnesota. The resource, created by the Minnesota Historical Society, shares current, reliable, and relevant information about significant people, places, events, and things in Minnesota history. For details, view …

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Development Intern [Boston Children’s Museum, Boston, MA]
June 19, 2016

Development Intern [Boston Children’s Museum, Boston, MA]

Description:
The Development Intern will gain insight into the inner workings of a small but active development office, experiencing a variety of tasks related to fundraising. This position is perfect for an individual wanting to see what it is like to work in the development field, or for a student requiring such an internship for college credit.

Accountabilities

  • Research potential individual and corporate donors, using internet research tools
  • Maintain and help coordinate donor files and processes
  • Prepare research profiles for development staff and volunteers
  • Attend and participate in development department meetings as needed
  • Updating electronic donor records in fundraising database
  • Assist with special event preparations, and staff special events as needed
  • Assist with other donor relations and stewardship activities
  • Additional assignments may include publications, web-based communications
  • Other tasks as assigned

Learning Component

  • Research skills
  • Database software skills
  • Donor stewardship and cultivation
  • Event planning
Qualifications:
Internships are open to college and graduate students or post-graduates.  Specific work experience or credentials are not required, but a commitment to the work of a development office is necessary.  Other qualifications include:

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word,
  • Experience with Raiser’s Edge development software or other database software preferred, but not required
  • High attention to detail
  • Ability to handle confidential material with discretion
  • Excellent communications skills
  • Ability to participate as part of a team
  • Ability to commit to a regular work schedule, with flexibility upon occasion

Other Factors 

  • Intern may be required to move boxes of files
How To Apply:
Please send cover letter and resume via email to internships@BostonChildrensMuseum.org; fax to 617.423.3213

Apply by:
June 30, 2016

About this Organization:
Boston Children’s Museum engages children and families in joyful discovery experiences that instill an appreciation of our world, develop foundational skills, and spark a lifelong love of learning.
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