About the role#
This internship in the Collections department provides practical experience in textile conservation and museum collection care. You will work under professional guidance to gain insight into long-term preservation needs and documentation standards. Interns are required to participate in three in-person professional development seminars and complete a final presentation at the end of the term.
What you'll do#
- Handle textile artifacts with care.
- Perform condition assessments and write reports.
- Complete basic hand sewing tasks.
- Enter records into the collection database.
What you'll need#
- You are currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student, or have graduated within the past 12 months.
- Interest in textile conservation, ideally with a background or current studies in a textile conservation pre-program.
- Experience handling fragile museum artifacts.
- Familiarity with the purpose and use of museum condition reports.
- Experience with database entry and good hand skills.
Location & details#
- Location: St Paul, Minnesota.
- Term: Winter 2027 (January 19, 2027 to May 23, 2027).
- Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: 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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