Facility Design Intern

Supervisor
Facilities Manager, History Center
Hours
15-20/week
Location
Semester(s)
Summer 2024 (Jun - Aug)
Status
Paid

Intern will lead the documentation of architectural finishes, FF&E finishes, and attic stock inventory with oversight of Facility Workspace Planner & Designer. The intern will also document standards for future architectural finishes, FF&E finishes, and furniture layouts. Assist Facility Workspace Planner & Designer with various day-to-day office update tasks and design decisions. 

Ideal Degree(s)
  • Architecture
  • Construction
  • Facilities management
  • Interior design
  • other related degrees
Student Qualifications
  • Ability to read, assess, and draw in AutoCAD and BlueBeam Revu
  • Experience with Microsoft Suite & Google Suite
  • Detail-oriented
  • Ability to work well independently and take individual initiatives 
  • Ability to perform manual tasks such as measuring, drawing, handwriting, and searching through plans and documents
  • Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds
  • General understanding of Building and Life Safety Codes
Student Responsibilities

Architectural Finish Documentation 

  • Create finish plans for architectural building finishes in public facing and back of house areas (Wall Finish and Floor Finish). 
  • Create a finish schedule documenting each finish type, location(s), year installed, and estimated replacement-cycle. 
  • Label physical finish samples in our material library for easy reference.
  • Sort, label, and document attic stock of architectural finishes for easy reference.

FF&E Documentation 

  • Update existing Minnesota History Center Equipment Inventory document with furniture manufacturer, model, finishes, year, and estimated replacement-cycle for incoming furniture.
  • Review MHC Equipment Inventory document for discrepancies and needed updates.
  • Update Furniture Plan when new furniture layouts are completed or if not already documented.

Standardization

  • Assist with developing standardization of architectural finishes, furniture finishes, and office layouts.
  • Assemble packet of FF&E provided by Facilities for MHC staff and MNHS historic site partners to select from or gather ideas. 
Knowledge Intern is expected to gain
  • Gain familiarity with planning and design documents using industry accepted methods and standards
  • First hand experience in reviewing installed architectural materials and contract-grade furniture, including the specification, purchasing, and condition assessment
  • Improved personal and professional communication skills
Additional Requirements

Digital Design/Project Portfolio, showcasing Commercial, Corporate, or Historic settings.

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.