Intern - Mill City Museum

Minnesota Historical Society • Minneapolis, MN

5h • $17 • Onsite

About The Position

The Mill City Museum intern supports staff in cataloging, digitization, and organization of the staff library and research materials. The position provides hands-on experience in visitor services, and offers exposure to the broader functions of museum operations and interpretation. This internship provides introductory site-based experience with cataloging and digitizing research materials.

This position does not include formal training in cataloging or digitization principles and practices.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student, or have graduated within the past 12 months at the time of application.
• Detail oriented and well organized.
• Enjoyment in sharing historical knowledge.
• Ability to take direction but work autonomously.

Nice To Haves

• Ideal candidates might be currently pursuing, or have graduated with a degree in the following areas: History, library science, information science, liberal arts/humanities

Responsibilities

• Assist with organizing the Mill City staff library to improve accessibility and usability of materials
• Participate in the digitization and organization of staff research materials, gaining exposure to documentation standards and best practices
• Assist in organizing and processing of program-use materials and objects
• Shadow staff in visitor services and interpretation to understand museum duties and operations
• Under guidance, assist in a limited capacity with museum operations, including the information desk.

What This Job Offers

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