Community Engagement Intern

Department
Community Engagement
Supervisor
Community Engagement Manager
Hours
15/week
Location
Semester(s)
Fall 2025 (September - December)
Status
Paid

We are seeking an intern to support establishing and nurturing trusting, mutually beneficial relationships with Two-Spirit and LGBTQIA+ communities across the state. This internship will focus primarily on supporting the Greater Minnesota Two-Spirit and LGBTQIA+ History Map (please insert hyperlink to map), with an emphasis on creating story entries based on community suggestions and assisting with project-related programming across the state. This position will include travel in Greater MN and transportation support is available. 

Ideal Degree(s)
  • Anthropology
  • Ethnic studies
  • History
  • Media
  • Multimedia
  • Sociology
Student Qualifications

-Personal or professional experience engaging with underrepresented communities including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, LGBTQIA+, rural, and/or disability communities is strongly preferred. 
-Experience and/or training in research technique and best practices, and is comfortable working with primary sources.
-Experience with event planning is preferred, though not required. 
-Experience with digital storytelling is preferred, though not required. 
-Experience with community engagement and public participation projects.
-Ability to work occasional weekends and evenings. 
 

Student Responsibilities

In collaboration with the Inclusion and Community Engagement team, 
-Work with the MNopedia Editor and Program Manager at MNHS to research and develop content for the project; review community story suggestions collected through our online form on a rolling basis 
-Assist with planning and implementing community events in Greater Minnesota to raise awareness and increase engagement with the project 
-Develop social media content to raise awareness of stories represented in the map and opportunities for communities to participate in the project 
-Meet with MNHS staff and attend department meetings as needed 
 

Knowledge Intern is expected to gain

-Familiarity with MNHS resources.
-Increased community engagement skills.
-Research, writing, and editing, best practices and skills building.
-Experience in a professional museum environment.

Additional Requirements

None. 

How to Apply

Send a cover letter, resume, PDF copy of unofficial school transcripts, and any required additional materials to internships@mnhs.org. 

At MNHS, we don’t just accept difference--we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on diversity for the benefit of our volunteers, interns, employees, 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 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.