Collections and Registration Intern

Department
Collections
Supervisor
Collections Manager
Hours
8-10/week
Location
Semester(s)
Fall 2025 (September - December)
Status
Paid

The Registration Intern will work with the Acquisitions Registrar and Collections Assistant to improve collections documentation, resolve collections storage issues, label objects, and assist with other relevant projects as they occur. This position is mainly onsite as the intern will work directly with records and collections.
 

Ideal Degree(s)
  • Anthropology
  • Art/Art history
  • Library science
  • Museum studies
  • other related degrees
Student Qualifications

Interest in or experience with museum collections
Attention to detail
Ability to work independently while also being able to collaborate effectively in a team environment
Ability to attend meetings and complete tasks on a timely basis
Experience with Google Workspace
 

Student Responsibilities

Research donation and object histories
Assist with object labeling and processing
Draft letters for outside communications related to projects
Assist with collections inventories at various MNHS sites
Consult with Acquisitions Registrar and Collections Assistant on issues
Produce concise reports on findings
Attend Collections Department meetings when possible
 

Knowledge Intern is expected to gain

The intern will gain hands-on experience with museum collections registration and management. They will receive training in object handling and utilize the collections management system for research, which are useful skills for anyone interested in museum work. The intern will also be provided with educational readings relevant to the work, their interests, and knowledge level.

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.