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A part-time intern must be available to work 10 hours per week. This position offers a flexible work schedule, coordinated with the intern’s school schedule and operational needs. Preferred working hours are flexible, Monday through Friday from 10:00am - 3:00pm, and weekends depending on event needs. Intern should be available between 1-2 days in person.\nPOSTING DATE:October 7, 2026\nDEADLINE DATE:October 26, 2026\nSEMINAR 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.\nPlease ensure you are available for these dates when applying:\nThursday, February 4 from 11:30am-1:00pm\n\nThursday, March 18 from 1:00-3:00pm\n\nThursday, April 22 from 2:00-4:00pm\n\nFinal Presentations: May 23 from 11:30am-1:00pm\n\nTO 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.\nDESCRIPTION: The Community Engagement Program Intern (Black Diaspora History Focus) supports the development and delivery of public programs that center the histories, cultures, and lived experiences of Black communities in Minnesota. The internship offers hands-on experience in museum education, community engagement, historical research, and program coordination. The intern will work collaboratively with staff, scholars, artists, and community partners to create inclusive, engaging, and historically grounded programming for diverse audiences. One focus during this internship will be on supporting a project working with the descendants of the Fergus Falls First 85, a community of Black families who settled in Fergus Falls MN at the end of the 19th century.\nRESPONSIBILITIES:1) Assist in researching topics related to Black history in Minnesota, including migration, civil rights, arts, education, business, and community leadership; 2) Support planning and implementation of lectures, panel discussions, workshops, walking tours, exhibitions, and community conversations; 3) Help draft program descriptions, educational materials, and promotional content; 4) Conduct archival and secondary-source research; 5) Contribute to blog posts, social media content, and interpretive materials; 6) Assist in developing audience guides and resource lists highlighting Black Minnesotan history; 7) Support outreach to local community organizations, educators, artists, and cultural leaders; 8) Attend planning meetings with community partners when appropriate; 9) Help ensure programs reflect inclusive and community-informed perspectives.\nQUALIFICATIONS:\nCurrently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student, or have graduated within the past 12 months at the time of application.\n\nIdeal candidates might be currently pursuing, or have graduated with a degree in the following areas: History, African American Studies, Public History, Ethnic Studies, Museum Studies, or a related field.\n\nStrong research, writing, and communication skills.\n\nInterest in Black history and community-centered historical work.\n\nBasic cultural competence when working with Black communities\n\nStrong sense of initiative and proactivity\n\nAbility to work both independently and collaboratively.\n\nPersonality traits: Enthusiastic and comfortable working in a front facing position.\n\nStrong interpersonal skills, empathetic, organized, adaptive, and creative.\n\nShould you have questions with the application process, email  or call 651-259-3191.\nAt 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. 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