Community Engagement Intern

Department
Community Engagement
Supervisor
Community Engagement Manager
Hours
20
Location
Semester(s)
Summer 2025 - Fall 2025
Status
Paid

Project Summary

We are seeking an intern to support planning and development of events and programs for the commemoration of 50 years of Hmong Americans in Minnesota. The intern will support establishing and nurturing trusting, mutually beneficial relationships with the Hmong and Southeast Asian communities in Minnesota. The intern will assist in community outreach, gathering community input, and event planning. This position will also support communications between the Hmong Advisory Task Force and MNHS staff. 

Location

Hybrid - Remote work and in-person at the Minnesota History Center: 345 W. Kellogg Blvd., Saint Paul, MN 55102

# of Positions Available

2

Ideal Degrees

History, Cultural Studies and Comparative Literature, Anthropology, Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia, Journalism, Sociology, Ethnic Studies, American Studies, Asian American Studies

Ideal Degree(s)
  • American studies
  • Anthropology
  • Digital art
  • Ethnic studies
  • History
  • Journalism
  • Multimedia
  • Sociology
  • other related degrees
Student Qualifications
  • Experience with community engagement and public participation projects
  • Ability to work occasional weekends and evenings to attend community events, meetings, or programs
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Proficient written and spoken skills in Hmong is preferred, though not required
  • Experience working with BIPOC communities
Student Responsibilities

In collaboration with the Community Engagement Manager:

  • Design and implement activities, programs and events for the commemoration of 50 years of Hmong Americans in Minnesota 
  • Collect community input on commemorative programs by conducting surveys, focus groups, by attending community events and by other evaluation methods
  • Work with Social Media Manager and MNHS staff to create social media content and promotional materials to share historical resources and stories, and to raise awareness of commemorative events
  • Meet and communicate with Hmong Advisory Task Force members and other community members as needed
  • Meet with MNHS staff and attend department meetings as needed 
Knowledge Intern is expected to gain
  • Familiarity with MNHS resources
  • Increased community engagement skills
  • Event and program development skills
  • Experience in a professional museum environment
Additional Requirements

Writing sample.

How to Apply

Send a cover letter, resume, PDF copy of unofficial school transcripts, 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.