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Eligibility & requirements | Internship program cycle | Application process
The Summer 2026 application will open on March 3, 2026. If you have any questions, please email internships@mnhs.org.
The Minnesota Historical Society's College Internship Program provides a unique opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students to work in a cultural organization while strengthening professional development skills.
The goal of the MNHS Internship Program is to cultivate future leaders and critical thinkers by connecting them with professionals in their field and engaging them in the meaningful work of a cultural organization. All internships are paid.
Eligibility & requirements
Those enrolled in a degree seeking program, as well as recent graduates, can apply up to one year after graduation. Internships average 10-15 hours per week. We strive to be flexible while building your schedule; specific schedules are decided between interns and their supervisors. In-person and hybrid opportunities are available.
Internship Seminars
Interns are required to participate in three, in-person seminars as part of their internship experience. Interns explore professional development, learn how cultural organizations operate, and build a network of industry professionals.
Spring 2026 Seminar Dates
- Thursday, June 18 from 11:30am - 1:00pm
- Thursday, July 16, time TBD
- Thursday, August 13 from 3:30 - 5:30pm
- Final presentations: Thursday, August 27 from 11:00am to 1:00pm
Internship program cycle
Summer 2026 (June-August)
- Accepting Applications: March 3 – 23, 2026
- Candidate Review and Interview Process: March 3 – April 21, 2026
- New Intern Orientation: June 8, 2026
- MNHS is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for visitors, staff, interns, and volunteers. Interns must complete a background check and references prior to orientation.
Application process
You may apply for up to three internship positions per semester. Send the following materials to internships@mnhs.org:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Any required submissions as detailed in the individual position description
After submitting application
1. Selected applicants will be invited to a virtual interview.
2. Supervisors will select candidates for second, virtual interviews.
3. Offers are made. All candidates will be notified of their application status.
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.