About the role#
This internship supports the Volunteer Services team at the Minnesota Historical Society. You will help recruit, onboard, and train volunteers across various sites. A primary focus for this term is assisting with the rollout of a new volunteer management system, which includes training staff and volunteers on the new software.
What you'll do#
- Provide customer service to volunteers and staff.
- Assist with the implementation and training for the new volunteer management system.
- Manage volunteer recruitment by posting opportunities and sending emails.
- Represent the organization at community events and lead information sessions.
- Create and run both in-person and online volunteer orientations.
- Attend three professional development seminars and prepare a final presentation at the end of the semester.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program, or graduation within the past 12 months.
- Coursework or a degree in History, Nonprofit Management, Communications, Human Resources, Sociology, Psychology, or Event Management.
- Strong interpersonal skills and a welcoming attitude.
- High attention to detail and organizational habits.
- Comfort learning and using new software systems.
- Confidence when presenting or tabling at public events.
Location & details#
- Location: St Paul, Minnesota.
- Term: Winter 2027 (January 19, 2027 to May 23, 2027).
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $17.02 per hour.
- Schedule: Part-time, 15 hours per week. Shifts typically occur Monday through Friday between 9am and 5pm, with some required evening and weekend shifts.
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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