If you are seeking to undertake an intern course within the field of oral history, then go for this Minnesota Historical Society‡s Oral History Internship that can give you a significant edge in your future career pursuits.
To be able to work in this role, you will need to commit for three months, from June to August. This program will give you the chance to work with the MNHS‡ Oral History department‡s collections.
You will be responsible for transcribing, reviewing, and editing interviews and catalog oral history projects. From this internship, you can expect training in oral history standard practices, hands-on experience in various aspects of oral history with a good pay rate.
Minnesota Historical Society is a non-profit educational and cultural institution based in Saint Paul, Minnesota. This firm has been dedicated to preserving the history of the U.S. state of Minnesota since it was founded in 1849 by Alexander Ramsey. It has an amazing collection of nearly 550,000 books, 37,000 maps, 250,000 photographs, 225,000 historical artifacts, 950,000 archaeological items, 5,500 paintings and etc.
Internship Location:
Minnesota will the location for this role.
Internship Duration:
The program will span 3 months.
Internship Benefits:
This internship will consist of the following perks:
- Competitive salary
- Great working environment
- Regular feedbacks
- Mentorship and coaching
- Career development and learning opportunities
- Networking opportunities.
Eligibility Requirements:
All candidates are required to have the following education and experience:
- Must be a college junior or senior
- Interest in state and local history
- Interest in transcribing from audio
- Editing experience
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
- Experience transcribing is a plus.
Eligible Country:
United States
How to Apply:
Forward the following as attachments in an email titled with the position and semester you are applying for to [email protected]
- Resume
- A cover letter detailing the position you are applying for, interest, and qualifications
- A PDF copy of your school transcript (unofficial transcripts are accepted)
- Any required submissions as detailed in the individual position description
- Diversity stipend application.
Application Deadline:
Applications will be accepted until March 31, 2021
