Sibley House Program Development and Interpretive Intern

Supervisor
Site Manager
Hours
10-12/week
Location
Semester(s)
Summer 2024 (Jun - Aug)
Status
Paid

This internship is broken into two categories. First, the intern will interpret the site’s history for site visitors. This includes, for example, providing tours. Second, the intern will work with the Sibley Historic Site Supervisor to determine a program to develop that will aid in the diversification of interpretive opportunities for site visitors. 

Ideal Degree(s)
  • History
  • Museum studies
  • Native American studies
  • Public history
  • other related degrees
Student Qualifications
  • Ability to work independently and in a team setting.
  • Detail oriented.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Motivated to develop new projects.
  • Ability to think outside the box.
  • Ability to use Google Hangouts or Zoom.
  • Weekend availability.
Student Responsibilities

Front End/Interpretive Role

  • Lead engaging tours at the Sibley Historic Site for school and community groups, the public, and event attendees.
  • Assist in the execution of special events and programing.
  • Assist with rental events to ensure guests have positive and stress-free experiences.
  • May be required to assist with the museum gift shop.
  • Engage, lead, and support volunteers.

Project Role

  • Must develop a Sibley Historic Site oriented program or project. Interns have the flexibility to choose what type of program they wish to develop. Some program development opportunities are exhibits, tours, events, or a publication.
  • Conduct research utilizing resources available on-site and off-site.
  • Provide a comprehensive list of resources that were utilized while conducting research for future use.
Knowledge Intern is expected to gain
  • Increased awareness of the operations of a historic site. 
  • Project development and management.
  • Conducting research in a professional setting.
  • Experience in the interpretation of historical material for public consumption. 
  • Greater understanding of how the public interacts to historic materials.
Additional Requirements

None. 

How to Apply

Send a cover letter, resume, 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.