Internship Opportunities at WCHS
The Wright County Historical Society (WCHS) offers internship positions for high school juniors and seniors, college students, and recent graduates.
The internship program introduces students to the day-to-day workings of a regional history museum, collections management, and educational programming. This is a unique opportunity for students to apply their academic learning in a work setting, gain hands-on experience, and explore museum careers.
All internship positions are currently unpaid, but may qualify for college credit (speak with your academic advisor about how this works at your school). Most internships take place during regular business hours between 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.
Are you a high school student interested in working with the museum? See our volunteer page for now and check back soon for more programs made just for you!
Application Process
Please send resume and cover letter, including area of interest (see below) to:
or
Wright County Historical Society, Archivist/Collections, PO Box 304, Buffalo, MN 55313
Qualifications: Applicants should be enthusiastic, creative, self-motivated and willing to work on a variety of projects, with strong written and oral communication skills. Applicants should have attention for detail and enjoy working with the public.
Collections Intern
The Collections Intern will work under the supervision of the Archivist, as well as with the Exhibits & Collections Committee, to assist in the cataloging, storing, and documentation of a variety of artifacts. The intern will handle objects, complete cataloging, conduct research and do a significant amount of data entry. The internship will provide the student with the opportunity to develop practical skills in a museum environment, and to gain hands-on experience in a variety of collections management tasks.
Educational Trunk Intern
The Education Development Interns will work under the supervision of the WCHS Outreach Coordinator. The internship will provide the student with the opportunity to research, develop, create, and implement a sustainable series of educational “traveling trunks” to be used by the WCHS and local classrooms. A marketing plan will also be required to inform and promote the educational trunks.
Exhibits Intern
The Exhibits Intern will work under the supervision of the Archivist, as well as with the Exhibits & Collections Committee, to assist with exhibit-related research and develop a small exhibit in one of our galleries. The intern will conduct research, handle objects, develop exhibit design and text, and act as the main installer for the small exhibit. The internship will provide the student with the opportunity to develop practical skills in a museum environment, and to gain hands-on experience in a variety of exhibit and design skills.
Please direct any questions to archivist@wrighthistory.org or call 763-682-8946.