About the role#
The Minnesota Historical Society is looking for a History Education Social Media Intern to support the Teacher Education and Curriculum Development team. This role focuses on promoting educational programming and resources to K-12 teachers across the state. You will help build our presence on social media and manage communications for our various educational services.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with staff to design and carry out a social media plan.
- Create and post content for Instagram and Facebook.
- Write and design monthly email newsletters for teachers.
- Research social media tools and strategies to suggest future improvements.
- Analyze data to help grow engagement with the teacher audience.
- Attend meetings with the supervisor and the strategic communications team.
- Work on additional projects as assigned.
- Participate in three professional development seminars and present your work at the end of the term.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program, or graduation within the past 12 months.
- Preferred degrees include Education, History, Media Studies, Public Relations, or Marketing.
- Undergraduate juniors or seniors are encouraged to apply.
- Experience with Facebook, Instagram, project planning, research, and video creation.
- Strong written communication skills and the ability to think creatively.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Experience building relationships with a diverse group of people.
- Background in education or history is preferred, and experience engaging students is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: St Paul, Minnesota.
- Term: Winter 2027 (January 19, 2027 to May 23, 2027).
- Modality: Hybrid, with 10 hours of work per week.
- Compensation: $17.02 per hour.
- Preferred in-person hours are Tuesdays or Wednesdays between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm.
About Minnesota Historical Society
The Minnesota Historical Society is a nonprofit educational and cultural institution based in Saint Paul. Founded in 1849, the organization maintains museum exhibits, libraries, and historic sites. It employs 524 people to manage collections and publish books. The society focuses on preserving the history of Minnesota.
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