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 - MNHS Press Design 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 10 hours per week. This position offers a flexible work schedule, coordinated with the intern’s school schedule and operational needs. Preferred working hours are 2 5-hour shifts per week, 10:00am - 3:00pm.
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. APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE: Design portfolio. DESCRIPTION: The MNHS Press Design Intern will assist the publishing staff in the areas of print production, design, marketing, editorial and administration.
We offer an exciting opportunity to work with staff willing to share their knowledge of the book industry, and also provide unique and independent projects. The intern will be working in an office environment with a mix of computer and non-computer related work.
RESPONSIBILITIES
1) Assist Marketing staff to create print and digital book promotions ; 2) Design and layout academic print or electronic direct mailing pieces; 3) Provide production and design assistance for press kits, Amazon A+ content, etc; 4) Meet with the Editorial department to learn about department functions; 5) Conduct library and Internet research for potential books/anthologies/reprints; 6) Conduct photo and art research for covers and interiors; 7) Attend acquisitions meetings; 8) Meet with the Production Manager to learn about department functions and attend production meetings ; 9) Production and design work with publication art assets including image scanning, photo repair/touch up and cartographic projects; 10) Provide production and design support for new titles, including possible cover and interior design opportunities; 11) Attend staff meetings; meet with the Director, MNHS Press and other divisional staff to learn the business of publishing; 12) Design assistance, including creation of charts, graphs, and PowerPoint presentations.
QUALIFICATIONS
Currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student, or have graduated within the past 12 months at the time…
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