Intern - Community Engagement Research and History Sharing

Minnesota Historical Society • Saint Paul, MN

8h • $17

About The Position

The Department of Inclusion and Community Engagement and The Arc Minnesota seek an intern to work in collaboration on a project-based internship. Goals of this internship are to:

Document the history of The Arc Minnesota for community understanding

Grow the documentation of this history and its impact on state and national disability history

Ensure this vital history is available to those impacted and to the greater community

Create a deeper understanding and appreciation of this social justice movement

The project entails:

Identifying and gathering primary and secondary sources from the Minnesota Historical Society and the Arc Minnesota’s Collections

Conducting and documenting oral histories and additional research if needed

Creating an engaging and accessible narrative summary for the public

Working with the Arc Minnesota to share findings with the community

Potential deliverables may include:

An ArcGIS StoryMap website

Creation of an Ancestry Tree/timeline for all Arc mergers across MN

Poster exhibit display

Tabling materials

Website and social media content creation

See project collaboration guide for details. Intern will engage with community members connected to The Arc Minnesota. Engagement may include in-person, virtual and/or phone interviews, going through historical information and conducting additional research.

The Arc Minnesota will provide guidance, support, and source finding as needed.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student, or have graduated within the past 12 months at the time of application. Graduate-level students preferred.
• Ideal candidates might be currently pursuing, or have graduated with a degree in the following areas: History, Disability Studies, Ethnic Studies, Justice and Human Rights Anthropology, Sociology, Political Science, Heritage Studies and Public History, Social Work
• Experience and/or training in research technique and best practice
• Comfortable and willing to work with primary and secondary sources
• Demonstrated writing and editing skills, detail and accuracy oriented
• Can meet deadlines and prioritize work
• Includes virtual work and in-person work at the History Center and some community locations. Must have travel availability and transportation options for travel within the Twin Cities metro area if requested.

Nice To Haves

• Experience conducting oral histories or source interviews preferred
• Preference given to applicants with knowledge of or lived experience as a person with a disability

Responsibilities

• Attend meetings with MNHS and the Arc MN staff
• Provide updates of project progress; receive and implement feedback
• Research, write, edit and submit narrative summaries related to the history, role and impact of The Arc Minnesota
• Conduct communication with community members
• Document and share role, history and impact of The Arc MN to the IDD community specifically domestically and internationally.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed