Internships
Summer 2012 Internships
To apply, view summer internship opportunities and submit application materials as detailed in the Application Process below. The application deadline for all summer positions is Sunday, April 8, 2012. All materials must to submitted by this deadline to be considered a candidate. Students will be notified of the outcome of the application process by the end of April.
The majority of internships at the Society are unpaid. A limited number of paid internship funding is available to students from minority groups who are underrepresented in the Society.
Summer cohort sessions
Cohort sessions are an important component of the internship experience. Please keep the following dates and times available during the summer. Additional information about cohort sessions are available below.
- Tuesday, June 5, 2012 from 5:30 - 8:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, June 26, 2012 from 5:30 - 8:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, July 17, 2012 from 5:30 - 8:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, August 7, 2012 from 5:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Application Process
Step 1 Complete an Online Application
Step 2 Send the following as an attachments to internships@mnhs.org
- Resume
- A cover letter detailing the position you are applying for, interest and qualifications.
- A copy of your school transcript (unofficial transcripts are accepted).
- Any required submissions as detailed in the position description.
Step 3 Selected applicants will be invited to a screening interview with Internship Program staff.
Step 4 Intern supervisor will review complete application packages and decide who they will interview. If supervisors are interested, arrangements for interviews will begin.
Step 5 Supervisor selects intern. Interns will be notified by of the outcome of the selection process.
*Please note that applications are not considered complete and will not be reviewed until steps 1 and 2 have been received.
Internship Program
The Internship Program offers a limited number of internships to advanced undergraduate and graduate students. Students interested in gaining professional experience in a public museum environment have a unique opportunity to work directly with museum professionals and participate in structured opportunities to learn more about the Society’s work through the cohort activities. Students will be able to engage with interns from across the institution and develop a network of students and museum professionals. Most internships at the Society are unpaid.
A limited number of paid internship funding is available to students from minority groups who are underrepresented in the Society. Awards are available to each spring, fall, and summer semester and undergraduate and graduate students are encouraged to apply.
If you have any questions about the internship program, please contact internships@mnhs.org or 651-259-3191.
Internship Program Cycles
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| Summer 2012 (June - August) | |
| Positions Advertised Online | 3rd Week of March 2012 |
| Intern Application Deadline | Sunday, April 8, 2012 |
| Students are notified of outcome by | Friday, April 27, 2012 |
| New Intern Orientation | Wednesday, May 23, 2012 (1-4:30 p.m.) |
| Fall 2012 (September - December) | |
| Positions Advertised Online | 3rd Week of July 2012 |
| Intern Application Deadline | Sunday, August 12 |
| Students are notified of outcome by | Friday, August 31 |
| New Intern Orientation | Saturday, September 8 (1-4:30 p.m.) |
Intern Cohort Activities
Interns are required to participate in educational cohort sessions designed to facilitate common experience with other undergraduate interns at the Society.
Students are encouraged dialogue about issues within the museum field, explore more of the institution by listening to other interns talk about their experience, and build a network of professionals and others considering careers in cultural organizations.
Learning Plan
Internships at the Society are based on learning objectives defined by the intern, their academic institution and the Society's internship supervisor. The learning objectives will serve as a basis for evaluation and should describe in detail the internship project and define the signer's mutual responsibilities, the duration of the internship, arrangement for academic credit and the evaluation procedure. To obtain academic credit for your internship, your academic institution may have a required format. If a learning plan format is not available, you may use our format. This plan and the internship position description will serve as the framework for the internship experience. At the end of the internship you will be required to evaluate your learning goals.
Credits/Grades
Academic credit is available to students upon request. Students seeking credit for an internship is required to inform Society staff during the selection process. Students are responsible for communicating with their respective institutions to meet credit requirements. While the Society will provide adequate evaluations for every intern, the prospective interns are reminded that academic institutions determine the students' grades/credits. Generally, Society supervisors will not grade students on their internships; unless permitted to or required to give grades, Society intern supervisors will provide only evaluations and recommendations. Students seeking internships at the Society must ensure that all internship requirements at their schools are properly followed in order to receive credits for their work. The word credit in this case applies to any numerical factors or grades recognized by the sponsoring school or any type of special arrangements that the school acknowledges for this purpose. Students not requesting credit for their internships are required to develop a learning plan.
Evaluation
Interns seeking to gain academic credit for their experiences are expected to provide their supervisor with any evaluation procedures required by their schools. In cases where no specific format is provided by the academic institutions, intern supervisors will use the Society's evaluation form.
Time Requirement
Interns are generally expected to complete their work only during weekday hours (7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.). 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. Please refer to specific position description for details for time requirements for each position.
Background Check
The Society is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for visitors, staff, interns and volunteers. Consequently, interns are required to pass background check as a condition of placement.
