Community Engagement Research & History Sharing Intern Minnesota Society

Summary

The Department of Inclusion and Community Engagement and The Arc Minnesota seek an intern to work in collaboration on a project-based internship. Goals of this internship are to:

• Document the history of The Arc Minnesota for community understanding
• Grow the documentation of this history and its impact on state and national disability history
• Ensure this vital history is available to those impacted and to the greater community
• Create a deeper understanding and appreciation of this social justice movement

SEMINAR EVENTS: Interns are required to participate in three, in-person seminars focused on professional development, learning how cultural organizations operate, and building a network of industry professionals. At the end of the semester, interns complete a final presentation to share their work.

Please ensure you are available for these dates when applying:

• Thursday, September 24 from 11:30am-1:00pm
• Thursday, October 15
• Thursday, November 12 from 2:00pm-4:00pm
• Final Presentations:
  Thursday, December 17 from 11:00am-1:00pm

Compensation: Typical starting salary $16.50 hourly

Term: September 14, 2026 – May 31, 2027

Schedule: PT (15 hours/week)

Format: In-Person & Virtual

Deadline: 07/14/2026

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student, or have graduated within the past 12 months at the time of application. Graduate-level students are preferred.
• Ideal candidates might be currently pursuing, or have graduated with a degree in the following areas:
  History, Disability Studies, Ethnic Studies, Justice and Human Rights Anthropology, Sociology, Political Science, Heritage Studies and Public History, Social Work
• Experience and/or training in research technique and best practice
• Comfortable and willing to work with primary and secondary sources
• Demonstrated writing and editing skills, detail and accuracy oriented
• Can meet deadlines and prioritize work
• Experience conducting oral histories or source interviews preferred
• Preference given to applicants with knowledge of or lived experience as a person with a disability
• Includes virtual work and in-person work at the History Center and some community locations. Must have travel availability and transportation options for travel within the Twin Cities metro area if requested.

The Minnesota Historical Society preserves Minnesota’s past, shares our state’s stories and connects people with history in meaningful ways, for today and for tomorrow. Because history matters!

We’re part of Minnesota’s rich history. Since 1849, we’ve grown to become one of the largest and most prestigious historical societies in the country. We play an important role in our state’s historic preservation, education and tourism; and provide the public with award-winning programs, exhibitions and events.