Collections and Registration Intern

Position Title

Collections and Registration Intern

Department

Collections

Supervisor 

Acquisitions Registrar

Semester

Fall 2025 (September - December)

Hours Per Week

8-10

Status

Paid

# of Positions Available

1

Location

Minnesota History Center (345 W Kellogg Blvd, St. Paul, MN 55102)

Project Summary

The Registration Intern will work with the Acquisitions Registrar and Collections Assistant to improve collections documentation and resolve collections storage issues. This position is mainly onsite as the intern will work directly with records and collections. 

Ideal Degrees

Museum Studies, Library/Information Science History, Art History, Anthropology, etc.

Responsibilities

Research donation and object histories
Assist with object labeling and processing
Draft letters for outside communications related to projects
Assist with collections inventories at various MNHS sites
Consult with Acquisitions Registrar and Collections Assistant on issues
Produce concise reports on findings
Attend Collections Department meetings when possible

Qualifications

• Interest in or experience with museum collections
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work independently while also being able to collaborate effectively in a team environment
• Ability to attend meetings and complete tasks on a timely basis
• Experience with Google Workspace

Knowledge Intern is Expected to Gain

The intern will gain hands-on experience with museum collections registration and management. They will receive training in object handling and utilize the collections management system for research, which are useful skills for anyone interested in museum work. The intern will also be provided with educational readings relevant to the work, their interests, and knowledge level.

Additional Materials Required

None.

How to Apply

Send a cover letter, resume, and any required additional materials to internships@mnhs.org. 

At MNHS, we don’t just accept difference--we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on diversity for the benefit of our volunteers, interns, employees, our products and services, and our community. The Minnesota Historical Society believes that an inclusive culture among our team members is critical to our success as a historical society, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. The Minnesota Historical Society is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.