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Why would I want to do an internship?

Doing an internship in a history-related field gives you hands-on experience in your major!

How do I find a History internship?

You can find history-related internships on Handshake at the Piper Center. You can also check our Current Internships page for open positions!

Can I get History credit for an internship?

Yes! If you didn’t find the internship through the Piper Center, you will need to fill out a learning plan form. Once your form is approved by the Piper Center and the History internship faculty supervisor, you will be enrolled in HIST 294. You can find more about how to get academic credit for an internship, including important deadlines for domestic internships, through the Piper Center. See the below table for how many internship and academic activity (HIST 294) hours must be completed for academic credit:

Credit	Total Hours	Hours Devoted to Academic Activities Assigned by Faculty Supervisor	Hours Devoted to Internship
1.0	160	40	120
0.5	100	20	80
0.25	65	10	55

What work is required for the HIST 294 class?

HIST 294 academic activities to be completed with the History faculty internship supervisor include: a weekly journal, a final reflection essay, a self-evaluation, and a site supervisor evaluation.

What if I am interested in a career in Public History?

If you are interested in a career in Public History, an internship is a great way to explore and prepare. Some important resources for graduate work in Public History and career opportunities:

Browse the Guide to Public History Programs, National Council on Public History
Browse Job Listings, National Council on Public History
Browse PreserveNet, especially Jobs and Internships

Have more questions?

Contact the current internship faculty supervisor: Dr. Steve Hahn.

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NAHA Archives Outreach Internship

The Norwegian-American Historical Association (NAHA) is seeking a summer intern to help process, catalog, and create promotional materials about the Bygdelagene papers housed in the NAHA Archives. Other duties will also include working with staff on NAHA records retention projects and indexing/cataloging the NAHA book collection.

The internship will be in-person. The work is scheduled for 35 hours/week for 8 weeks during the months of July and August. A $400 housing stipend is also available.

About the Bygdelagene Papers

The bygdelag, organized around the turn of the century, are social clubs based on regional origins in Norway. The collection contains materials from various bygd, or regions, and their Common Council, called Bygdelagenes Fellesraad (fellesraad.com). Materials include clippings, constitutions, correspondence, minutes and financial records, pamphlets, pictures, programs, and reports that deal with conventions, leadership, special projects, and the Norse-American Centennial of 1925.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Submit a resume through Handshake
Submit a cover letter through Handshake including:
The strengths, interests, and previous experience you bring to the position
Your majors and/or concentrations (if declared)
Your summer availability
Application deadline: April 3, 2023, 11:59 pm

ROLE

Process and catalog the Bygdelagene papers
Promote the Bygdelagene papers through social media and a digital history project
Assist staff on NAHA records retention project
Index and catalog (as time allows) the NAHA book collection
Provide general support for the director and/or archivist as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to work well independently and to collaborate effectively
Excellent attention to detail
Strong work ethic and reliability
An interest in archives and/or history

REWARDS

Students will:

Develop transferable skills in communications, public history, and digital media
Learn records management and archival processing, cataloging, and best practices

Questions? Contact Kristina Warner (warner3@stolaf.edu)