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

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

Project Summary: The Minnesota Historical Society is committed to program evaluation as a valuable tool for strengthening the quality of our programs and to measure and improve outcomes for those we serve. This Intern will support various projects to develop staff resources for program evaluation. 

Fall 2016 Special Events Program Assistant [Minnesota Historical Society, St. Paul, MN]

Fall 2016 Special Events Program Assistant [Minnesota Historical Society, St. Paul, MN]

Project Summary:   The program intern will provide overall administrative support for special events throughout the fall and winter terms that use hands-on art projects and performances to make history programs vibrant and edgy. FALL 2016: Research, prep, make craft samples, assist with implementation for Grid 

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

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

Project Summary: Appraise and arrange incoming manuscripts collections and prepare preliminary box/folder/volume spreadsheets.

Student Responsibilities:

  • Keep any information in “restricted” files confidential. Information in restricted files must not be shared with anyone outside the Collections Department.
  • Appraise and arrange incoming manuscripts collections.
  • Label folders and boxes with clarity and accuracy.
  • Prepare box/folder/volume spreadsheets.
  • Research and draft biographical sketches and organizational histories as requested.

Knowledge intern is expected to gain:

  • Practical experience in the appraisal and arrangement of manuscripts collections.
  • Experience using common office software.
  • Exposure to and knowledge of varied manuscripts collections
  • Experience in historical research.

 

Ideal degrees:   History, Fine arts, Library Science; will consider related degrees

Student Qualifications: The candidate must be a junior or senior level undergraduate or graduate level student.

  • Familiarity with historic documents
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Knowledge of record keeping processes and paper filing systems
  • Knowledge of standard office software
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks
  • Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision

Additional Materials Required: Writing sample.

 

To apply please visit http://www.mnhs.org/internships/college for more information about the program and application process.

NOTES:
Additional Salary Information: Unpaid Internship
Fall 2016 Design Intern [Minnesota Historical Society, St. Paul, MN]

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 

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

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 

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

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

NOTES:
Additional Salary Information: Paid internship