Social Media Intern, Teacher Education

Department
Experience Development
Supervisor
Teacher Education Specialist
Hours
10/week
Location
Semester(s)
Fall 2024 (September - December)
Status
Paid

The Teacher Education & Curriculum Development (TED) Team coordinates teacher professional development and develops curriculum materials to support educators’ instruction of history and social studies. TED also oversees social media promotion for MNHS educational programming around the state, as well as promoting resources, opportunities, and other items of interest to K-12 teachers. This intern will coordinate social media efforts for the TED team plus all MNHS K-12 programs and services (except MN History Day). The major focus is on research, implementing a strategy for Instagram, Twitter and Facebook, planning a calendar of posts, and updating social media on a regular basis. Other projects may include future planning and strategy for K-12 Programs and Services social media, analytics and data analysis, creation of images and videos in collaboration with Strategic Communications, and other duties as assigned. 

Ideal Degree(s)
  • Education
  • History
  • Marketing/Advertising
  • Media
  • Public relations
Student Qualifications

Undergraduate junior or senior able to work well independently and in a team setting.  Experience planning, developing, and implementing projects, conducting research, video creation and building good working relationships with a diverse pool of people is required. Student must be self-motivated, comfortable using social-media technologies, possess excellent written communication skills, and be able to think creatively.  Experience with Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and/or other social media outlets required. Experience with education and/or history is preferred. Experience with engaging students in a variety of contexts is a plus. 

Student Responsibilities

Social Media

  • Work with Teacher Education staff to research, design, develop, and implement social media plan
  • Develop content for Instagram, Twitter and Facebook (@HistoryEdMNHS)
  • Research online tools, social media strategies, and make recommendations for future initiatives
  • Attend social media meetings with supervisor and strategic communications as appropriate 

Projects

  • Increasing Instagram, Facebook and Twitter engagement
  • Conducting research to make recommendations for growing engagement with the teacher audience
  • Suggest, develop, and oversee other projects as assigned
Knowledge Intern is expected to gain
  • Experience developing content, engaging an audience, and managing social media platforms
  • Project management experience and professional communication skills
  • Pedagogical strategies, research, and resources for teaching social studies, including primary sources
  • Knowledge of behind-the-scenes planning and implementation of teacher professional development, curriculum development, and education programs in a museum environment
Additional Requirements

None. 

How to Apply

Send a cover letter, resume, PDF copy of unofficial school transcripts, and any required additional materials to internships@mnhs.org. 

At MNHS, we don’t just accept difference--we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on diversity for the benefit of our volunteers, interns, employees, our products and services, and our community. The Minnesota Historical Society believes that an inclusive culture among our team members is critical to our success as a historical society, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. The Minnesota Historical Society is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.