Lindbergh Museum Intern

Department
Historic Sites & Facilities Operations
Supervisor
Site Manager- Charles Lindbergh House and Museum Partnership Sites Manager- Historic Sites Network & Operations
Hours
20
Location
Semester(s)
Summer 2025
Status
Paid

Project Summary

The intern will work on the front line as well as in our behind-the-scenes work. In addition they will choose and complete a research project.

Ideal Degree(s)
  • Education
  • History
  • Museum studies
  • Public history
Student Qualifications
  • Ability to travel to the Charles Lindbergh House and Museum
  • Familiarity with historical research
  • Strong interpersonal and oral communication skills; ability to effectively deliver verbal information
  • Ability to listen to the public and be responsive to inquiries and comments
  • Ability to master program information and present it according to interpretive or learning objectives
  • Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions
  • Ability to learn how to develop digital programming
  • Knowledge of Minnesota history and ability to learn about Charles A. Lindbergh and site-related history
Student Responsibilities
  • Shadow the site manager of the Lindbergh Historic Site
  • Learn interpretation skills
  • Conduct historical research
  • Interact with the public in a public setting
  • Serve diverse audiences interacting with the museum
  • Participate in the development and implementation of on-site and online programs
Knowledge Intern is expected to gain
  • The breadth and depth of work associated with the field of public history
  • Research and program development skills
  • Public communication/interpretation skills
Additional Requirements

None.

How to Apply

Send a cover letter, resume, PDF copy of unofficial school transcripts, and any required additional materials to internships@mnhs.org. 

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