Careers, Internships, Volunteer Opportunities

Working at a museum has always been our dream job. And we’d love to meet others who feel as passionate as we do! Explore our opportunities below, which include traditional employment, student internships, and endless volunteer opportunities.

Research Specialist

The Stearns History Museum seeks a research specialist to create a review of literature for materials present in local and state archives during the colonial period (1607-1783) in Central Minnesota.  This is the second phase of a two part project begun in 2022, with phase one centered on Ojibwe and Dakota people in the region.  Phase 2 will focus on non-Native American people. These paired projects will be used as a foundation for public programming and events for the recognition of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States in 2026.

This is a part-time, contract position.  It is likely that much of the onsite work will be centered in Minneapolis and St. Paul, so metro based applicants are encouraged to apply. Interested parties should send a resume and cover letter to Program Director Caitlin Carlson at ccarlson@stearns-museum.org  A full job description is available below.

The Stearns History Museum has an active Internship program (unpaid). Any college student, with preference given to juniors, seniors, or graduate students may qualify as an intern. Preference is given to History, Public History, Library Science, Education, and Anthropology majors although other majors such as Art History, Art, Photography and English are encouraged to apply. A minimum of 120 hours is required to complete the Internship term. Work-study information is available at your college or university.

Our interns gain a comprehensive understanding of the Museum field and may work in the following fields: Education, Research/Archives, Artifact Collections, or Exhibits. For information contact the Museum by calling 320-253-8424 or emailing Curator Eric Cheever echeever@stearns-museum.org. Please prepare a cover letter, resume, and letter of recommendation from Academic Advisor.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at the Stearns History Museum. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, volunteers are the cornerstone of our work at the Museum. Volunteers have the opportunity to experience diverse fields including archival and genealogy research, special events, artifact  preservation, guiding tours, greeting and admissions, gardening, and more!

Want to get involved? We are always accepting applications for new volunteers, please call 320-253-8424 or email info@stearns-museum.org for more information/questions. You will need to fill out both the Volunteer Application form and the Volunteer Application Liability and Descriptions form. These forms can be brought in or mailed to Stearns History Museum or emailed to ccarlson@stearns-museum.org.

Stearns History Museum 235 33rd Avenue South St. Cloud, MN 56301