Historical Society offers internship

The Washington County Historical Society is inviting post-secondary students to apply for a paid summer internship position at the Warden’s House Museum in Stillwater and the Hay Lake School Museum in Scandia.

The deadline for applications is April 1.

The internship program introduces students to the day-to-day workings of a regional history museum and the interpretive educational process and provides a rare opportunity to directly apply academic skills and training in a unique working environment, and exposure to a career as a history museum professional.

Candidates must be an undergraduate or graduate student majoring in history or a related field; have good English and communication skills; be reliable and able to work both as a team member and independently; should have creativity, pay attention to detail, present him/herself well; and enjoy working with the public.

To apply, send an application letter, resume, and two letters of reference by Wednesday, April 1 to Washington County Historical Society, C/O Internship Committee, P.O. Box 167 Stillwater, MN 55082. Visit www.wchsmn.org for further details about the internship.

Questions may be directed to the society at (651) 439-5956.

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