Intern - Lindbergh House Partnership Intern in Little Falls, Minnesota at Minnesota Historical Society

TITLE: Intern - Lindbergh House Partnership Intern

LOCATION: Charles Lindbergh House & Museum - 1620 Lindbergh Dr S, Little Falls, MN 56345

COMPENSATION: Typical starting salary $17.02 hourly

HOURS: This is a part-time, temporary position from approximately January 19, 2027 to May 23, 2027. 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 Monday through Friday.

POSTING DATE: October 7, 2026

DEADLINE DATE: October 26, 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, February 4 from 11:30am-1:00pm

• Thursday, March 18 from 1:00-3:00pm

• Thursday, April 22 from 2:00-4:00pm

• Final Presentations: May 23 from 11:30am-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 intern in this position will assist with the transition of daily operations of the Charles Lindbergh House and Museum from the Minnesota Historical Society (MNHS) to the Little Falls Chamber of Commerce and Tourism (LFCCT). Working under the Partnership Sites Manager, and collaborating with various other departments at MNHS. The intern will prepare and organize interpretation and training materials, assist in staging the museum and historic home, and provide administrative and on-the-ground support for both MNHS and the LFCCT.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 1) Provide administrative support to the Charles Lindbergh House and Museum; 2) Participate in team meetings; 3) Meet and communicate regularly with the partnership sites manager; 4) Work collaboratively with various departments at MNHS; 5) Travel to necessary locations including Charles Lindbergh House and Museum, Little Falls, MN History Center, St. Paul, and meetings with the Partnership Sites manager; 6) Prepare spaces on-site for the LFCCT; 7) Organize interpretative materials.

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 a graduate with a degree in the following areas: History, Public History, Museum Studies, Education, Business Management

• Ability to work in a collaborative setting

• Comfortability, or willingness to learn, working in GoogleSuite

• Understanding of researching historical topics using primary source material

• Reliable transportation as some travel will be expected.

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.