Registration & Ramsey House Reinstallation Internship

TITLE: Intern - Collections Registration and Ramsey House Reinstallation Intern

LOCATION: History Center - 345 W Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55102

Alexander Ramsey House - 265 S Exchange St, St Paul, MN 55102

COMPENSATION: Typical starting salary $16.50 hourly 

HOURS: This is a part-time, temporary position from approximately September 14, 2026 to May 31, 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 shifts scheduled between Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm. 

POSTING DATE: June 26, 2026

DEADLINE DATE: July 14, 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, September 24 from 11:30am-1:00pm

• Thursday, October 15 from 

• Thursday, November 12 from 2:00pm-4:00pm

• Final Presentations: Thursday, December 17 from 11:00am-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 two-part internship will focus on collections inventory and registration duties culminating in the reinstallation of the Alexander Ramsey House. The registration intern will work with the Acquisitions Registrar and Collections Assistant to improve collections documentation, resolve collections storage issues, label objects, and assist with other relevant projects as they occur. These activities will train and prepare the intern for the Alexander Ramsey House reinstallation which will take place January - April, 2027.

RESPONSIBILITIES:  1) Create documentation and spreadsheets for registration projects; 2) Research donation and object histories; 3) Assist with object labeling and processing; 4) Draft letters for outside communications related to projects; 5) Assist with collections inventories at various MNHS sites; 6) Consult with Acquisitions Registrar and Collections Assistant with problem solving; 7) Produce concise reports on findings; 8) Attend Collections dept. meetings when possible; 9) Assist Ramsey House Project Registrar with reinstallation duties such as object unpacking, placement, and inventory control.

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

• experience

• Interest in and/or experience with museum collections

• Attention to detail

• Punctuality/dependability

• Excellent communication skills

• Ability to work independently while also being able to collaborate effectively in a team environment

• Experience with Google Workspace

• Ability to lift/carry a 30lb box

• Ability to climb stairs

Should you have questions with the application process, email internships@mnhs.org or call 651-259-3191.   

At MNHS, we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on diversity for the benefit of our employees, interns, volunteers, 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 museum, 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 and employer.