Community Engagement Research Intern

Job overview

The Community Engagement Research Intern role is hybrid, with in-person work at the Minnesota History Center in Saint Paul, MN and research at other archives; compensation is $17.02 per hour. The internship supports the Minnesota Historical Society’s Inclusion and Community Engagement Department and research on the Twin Cities Japanese American Citizens League. The intern will document the organization’s history in the context of Japanese American community history and broader civil rights and social justice movements. The work includes archival research, recommendations for preservation and access, a timeline resource, and a presentation of a draft timeline at a Day of Remembrance event.

What you'll do

• Research archival materials at MNHS and other holding institutions
• assess the breadth of TCJACL records
• develop preservation and researcher-access recommendations
• explore digitization and prioritize materials
• create a physical or digital history timeline
• present a draft timeline at the Day of Remembrance event
• communicate project updates and attend meetings as needed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

community engagement research intern

archival research

japanese american history

tcjacl

digital archives

public history

part-time

saint paul mn

minnesota historical society

$17.02/hour

flexible schedule

occasional weekends and evenings

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• $17.02 hourly compensation
• flexible schedule coordinated with school schedule and operational needs
• professional development seminars.

Why this role

Part-time temporary internship of approximately January 19 through August 29, 2027; 8–15 hours weekly with a flexible schedule coordinated around school and operational needs; three in-person professional development seminars and a final presentation.

About the employer

Minnesota Historical Society is hiring for this role. Industry: Museums. Sector: 71.