About the role#
This internship provides practical, hands-on experience in textile conservation and museum collection care within the Collections department. You will work under professional guidance to gain insight into long-term preservation needs and museum documentation standards.
What you'll do#
- Handle textile artifacts with care.
- Execute condition assessments for items in the collection.
- Perform basic hand sewing tasks.
- Enter records into a complex collection database.
- Write reports related to conservation activities.
- Participate in three in-person professional development seminars and deliver a final presentation.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as an undergraduate or graduate student, or graduation within the past 12 months.
- Pursuit of or a degree in a textile conservation pre-program.
- A demonstrated interest in the field of textile conservation.
- Experience handling fragile museum artifacts.
- An understanding of condition reports and their use in a museum setting.
- Previous experience with database entry.
- Good hand skills.
Location & details#
- Location: St Paul, Minnesota.
- Term: Winter 2027 (January 19, 2027 to May 23, 2027).
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Hours: Part-time, 15 hours per week, Monday through Friday.
- Compensation: $17.02 per hour.
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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