While an intern at the Society is normally expected to commit from 4 to 40 hours weekly, the total per week is negotiable. In necessary cases, the duration of the internship may be altered to suit the needs of the intern. With the exception of internships at some of the historic sites, weekend and evening schedules may be observed only if the intern supervisor finds it appropriate for an intern to work during such hours. Applicants should be advanced undergraduate or graduate students with a background in anthropology, archaeology, American studies, history, or related fields. An internship can be arranged that relates to the student s academic major or relevant experience.
Opportunities exist in the conversation of objects, textiles, books, and paper.
The Education Department creates and promotes learning experiences in history and related fields. This department offers internships in public program development and execution, museum teaching, museum interpretation, applied research, and public history administration. Internships can also be arranged to produce educational materials about Minnesota history for use in elementary and secondary schools and design materials for programs in the museum setting. Upper-level college and graduate students with a background in American history, humanities, education, public administration, or related fields would be best suited for internships in this department. The Exhibits Department offers research internships to students in American history, American studies, and related fields.