Intern - Northern Lights eBook

TITLE: Intern - Northern Lights eBook

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 between M-F, coordinated with the intern’s school schedule and operational needs.

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:  The Northern Lights eBook will be introducing its 3rd edition in summer of 2026. The intern will assist in coordinating with eBook vendor and the sales team at MNHS to help with distributing the new eBook. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:  1) Manage digital licenses for districts subscribing to the Northern Lights eBook; 2) Coordinate with the sales team to ensure access for teachers and students; 3) Participate as needed in meetings related to the Northern Lights revision; 4) Support communication and project management with stakeholders, internal, and external partners; 5) Assist in troubleshooting eBook issues.

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: Education, History, Computer Science, Data Science, Information Technology, Learning Technologies

• Knowledge of digital publishing or digital curriculum

• Knowledge of a variety of computer programs

• Strong interpersonal communication skills

• Strong ability to organize information

• Detail-oriented, thorough, and able to meet deadlines

• Related skills in any of the following: data management, technology applications, social studies content knowledge/experience, teaching experience (especially middle school), experience using the Northern Lights curriculum

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.