Intern - Community Engagement Legendary Pathmakers

TITLE: Intern - Community Engagement Legendary Pathmakers 

LOCATION: History Center - 345 W Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55102

 COMPENSATION: $16.50 hourly

HOURS: This is a part-time, temporary position from approximately June 8, 2026 to December 31, 2026. A part-time intern must be available to work 15 hours per week. This position offers a flexible work schedule, coordinated with the intern’s school schedule and operational needs. Preferred working hours are 4 hour shifts scheduled M-F between 9-5, with occasional event support on weekends or evenings.

POSTING DATE: March 3, 2026

DEADLINE DATE: March 23, 2026

SEMINAR EVENTS: Interns are required to participate in three, in-person seminars focused on professional development, learning how cultural organizations operate, and building a network of industry professionals. At the end of the semester, interns complete a final presentation to share their work.

           Please ensure you are available for these dates when applying:

• Thursday, June 18 from 11:30am-1:00pm

• Thursday, July 21 from 1:00-3:00pm

• Thursday, August 13 from 3:30-5:30pm

• Final Presentations: Thursday, August 27 from 11:00am-1:00pm

TO APPLY: Interested applicants must apply online at the Minnesota Historical Society’s career center at www.mnhs.org/jobs and include a cover letter, resume, and any required additional materials by the application deadline date.  

DESCRIPTION:  This intern will support the Inclusion and Community Engagement Department for the development of the project “Legendary Pathmakers: A salute to the foragers of the Black Arts Movement in Minnesota” in partnership with multi-disciplinary artist, PaviElle French. The project is a three-part short film series following the progression of pioneering Twin Cities musicians and performance artists as they share their journey of where they started to how they built a foundation for future generations.

The intern will assist in archival research, securing visual assets for film, coordinating filming locations and schedules, communicating with filmmaker, film participants and community partners as needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES:  1) Archival research of artists and significant events in the Black Arts Movement in Minnesota utilizing archives including but not limited to the Gale Family Library, University of Minnesota, Metro State University, Hallie Q. Brown Community Center, and artists’ personal archives; 2) Coordinate with interview participants, filmmaker and community engagement staff on filming locations and filming schedules; 3) Support community engagement staff in facilitation of filming dates by taking notes of interviews, setting up, cleaning up and other coordination as needed with film crew and filming locations; 4) Communicate regularly with community engagement staff on project logistics and updates; 5) Meet with MNHS staff and attend department meetings as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student, or have graduated within the past 12 months at the time of application.

• Ideal candidates might be currently pursuing, or have graduated with a degree in the following areas: History, Archival Science / Library Science, Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia, Journalism, Ethnic Studies, American Studies, African American Studies, Film Studies / Media Production, Public History and Museum Studies

• Some experience doing archival research

• Experience with community engagement and public participation projects

• Ability to work occasional weekends and evenings to attend community events, meetings, programs, or for filming production.

• Excellent communication skills

• Interest in African American history and culture

• Preference given to applicants with experience working with BIPOC communities and/or other underrepresented communities

Should you have questions with the application process, email internships@mnhs.org or call 651-259-3191.   

At MNHS, we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on diversity for the benefit of our employees, interns, volunteers, 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 museum, 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 and employer.