Split Rock Lighthouse Program Intern

Program (Check all that apply)

X  College Intern            ☐ Native American Undergraduate Museum Fellow           ☐  Heritage Studies & Public History Intern

Position Title

Program Intern

Department

Greater MN Sites

Supervisor 

Program Manager

Semester

Fall 2024 (Sept. – Dec.)

Hours Per Week

20 hours per week

Status

Paid

# of Positions Available

1

Location

Split Rock Lighthouse

3713 Split Rock Lighthouse Road

Two Harbors, MN 55616 

Project Summary

The Program Intern will be expected to:

1. Develop two (2) lesson or program plans to be used at Split Rock Lighthouse.
2. Complete a research project on a topic that is of interest to the intern, contributes to Split Rock’s programming, and creates a tangible end product such as an outline, book, multimedia presentation, etc.

Ideal Degrees

History, Public History, Education, Outdoor/Environmental Education

Responsibilities

• Research
• Regular progress reports to Program Manager
• Develop and deliver programs that serve diverse audiences
• Interact/engage with the public using a variety of interpretive techniques
• Help identify future areas of growth in public programming
• Support daily operations of the historic site
• Customer service

Qualifications

• Ability to travel to Split Rock Lighthouse for assigned shifts
• Willingness to travel to MNHS History Center for intern seminars. State vehicle carpool may be an option, or personal vehicle reimbursement will be available.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to research, write, and communicate findings clearly and accurately
• Familiarity with museum education and/or interpretation
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to listen to the public and be responsive to inquiries and comments
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment
• Ability to work weekends
• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions
• Computer skills, especially familiarity with Google suite
• Knowledge of Split Rock Lighthouse, its history, and Minnesota’s North Shore

Knowledge Intern is Expected to Gain

• Program development & implementation
• Familiarity with interpretive techniques, public communication, and current interpretive best practices
• Understanding of the daily operations of an historic site & tourist destination
• Research skills

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.