Lindbergh House Partnership Intern
TITLE: Lindbergh House Partnership Intern
LOCATION: Charles Lindbergh House & Museum - 1620 Lindbergh Dr S, Little Falls, MN 56345
COMPENSATION: Typical starting salary $16.50 hourly
HOURS: This is a part-time, temporary position from approximately September 14, 2026 to December 20, 2026. A part-time intern must be available to work 10 hours per week. This position offers a flexible work schedule, coordinated with the intern’s school schedule and operational needs. Preferred working hours are 2-3 shifts per week, Monday through Friday.
POSTING DATE: June 26, 2026
DEADLINE DATE: July 14, 2026
DESCRIPTION: The intern in this position will assist with the transition of daily operations of the Charles Lindbergh House and Museum from the Minnesota Historical Society (MNHS) to the Little Falls Chamber of Commerce and Tourism (LFCCT). Working under the Partnership Sites Manager, and collaborating with various other departments at MNHS. The intern will prepare and organize interpretation and training materials, assist in staging the museum and historic home, and provide administrative and on-the-ground support for both MNHS and the LFCCT.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide administrative support to the Charles Lindbergh House and Museum
- Participate in team meetings
- Meet and communicate regularly with the partnership sites manager
- Work collaboratively with various departments at MNHS
- Travel to necessary locations including Charles Lindbergh House and Museum, Little Falls, MN History Center, St. Paul, and meetings with the Partnership Sites manager
- Prepare spaces on-site for the LFCCT.
- Organize interpretative materials
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student, or have graduated within the past 12 months at the time of application.
- Ideal candidates might be currently pursuing, or a graduate with a degree in the following areas: History, Public History, Museum Studies, Education, Business Management
- Ability to work in a collaborative setting
- Comfortability, or willingness to learn, working in GoogleSuite
- Understanding of researching historical topics using primary source material
- Reliable transportation as some travel will be expected
KNOWLEDGE INTERN IS EXPECTED TO GAIN:
- Working in a cross-institutional setting
- Administrative practices and procedures for managing historic sites
- Project coordination
- Coordinating amongst different community partners and stakeholders
- Organizational change management
SEMINAR EVENTS: Interns are require to participate in three, in-person seminars focused on professional development, learning how cultural organizations operate, and building a network of industry professionals. At the end of the semester, interns complete a final presentation to share their work.
Please ensure you are available for these dates when applying:
- Thursday, September 24 from 11:30am-1:00pm
- Thursday, October 15
- Thursday, November 12 from 2:00pm-4:00pm
- Final Presentations: Thursday, December 17 from 11:00am-1:00pm
TO APPLY: Interested applications must apply online at the Minnesota Historical Society’s career center at www.mnhs.org/jobs and include a cover letter, resume, and any required additional materials by the application deadline date.