Intern - Community Engagement Research Intern

Minnesota Historical Society • St Paul, MN

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This internship position will research archival materials of the Twin Cities Japanese American Citizens League (TCJACL) (celebrating 80 years), create a historical timeline of the organization's history, and explore how the timeline may be presented to the public.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student, or have graduated within the past 12 months at the time of application.
• Detail oriented
• Independent learner
• Experience with archival research
• Interest in Asian American history

Nice To Haves

• Currently pursuing, or a graduate with a degree in the following areas: History, Historic Preservation, Asian American Studies, Journalism

Responsibilities

• Research the TCJACL organizational records, located with the TCJACL members, Gale Family Library at the Minnesota History Center and the East Side Freedom Library to create a document of relevant events and individuals in the organization's 80 year history.
• Deliverables may include a written report of the historical timeline, a visual display of the timeline and/or a digital version of the timeline.

What This Job Offers

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