Why Minnesota Historical Society
FY2024 · Form 990Its mission and biggest programs, as filedPreserves and shares Minnesota’s history through educational programs, museum exhibitions, historic sites, and public access to a vast archival collection of documents and artifacts.
- Historic Sites and Museums: MNHS operates 26 historic sites and museums throughout the state that allow people to access history through programs, exhibits, and tours. More than 826,600 visitors explored MNHS sites in FY25. Mill City Museum, Minnesota History Center…$19.8M spent in FY2024
- Education, Outreach, and Content Development: MNHS develops Minnesota history curriculum, provides teacher education, and coordinates the Minnesota History Day Program. Approximately 19,000 students from around Minnesota participated in History Day, with 59 students representing Minnesota in the national competition. Those…$14.6M spent in FY2024
- Library and Collections: Our library and collections departments maintain and make available to the public the MNHS's collection of books, newspapers, maps, objects, photographs, works of art, oral history recordings, private manuscripts, and periodicals on Minnesota History. MNHS catalogs, restores…$13.9M spent in FY2024
Before you apply
FY2023 · Form 990Independent: from IRS data, not the orgAbout the role
The org's own posting, as writtenTITLE: Intern - Volunteer Services Intern LOCATION: History Center - 345 W Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55102 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 3-5 hour shifts M-F between 9am and 5pm. The internship includes some evening and weekend shifts, which will be scheduled in advance with the intern.
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: This position will support the Volunteer Services team in the recruitment, onboarding, training, support, and recognition of volunteers throughout the MNHS sites.
This position will support the implementation and training of both staff and volunteers on our new Volunteer Management system. Spring is when we do a lot of recruitment for summer roles at sites - the intern will participate in tabling recruitment events in the community.
RESPONSIBILITIES
1) Provide a high level of customer service to both volunteers and staff in other departments, ensuring consistent communication and relationship building; 2) Support the Volunteer Services team in rolling out a new volunteer management system including system set up, staff training, and volunteer training at various sites; 3) Assist with volunteer recruitment and placement, including posting opportunities, sending recruitment emails, tabling at community events, putting on information sessions at sites, and creating and implementing an in person and online volunteer orientation.
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, Nonprofit Management, Communications, Human Resources, Sociology, Psychology, Event management. Exceptional interpersonal skills with a welcoming, customer-focused attitude toward volunteers, staff, and community members. Detail-oriented with strong…
About Minnesota Historical Society
From its Form 990- Budget $85.4M · Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Staff 703 · founded 1849
- Pays its leaders $12K–$311K (9 reported)
- Open jobs 16 · Jobs at Minnesota Historical Society · Full 990 report