This week's spotlight includes: Minnesota Children's Museum, Three Rivers Parks District, OneDigital, and Hubbard Broadcasting, Inc.
Job Title: Exhibit Fabrication Intern
Organization Name: Minnesota Children's Museum
Wage/Salary: $16.37/hr
Opportunity Summary: Minnesota Children's Museum's downtown St. Paul location has 74,000 square feet of exhibits space, in addition to being a leading producer of exhibit rentals for children's museums and having the largest collection of traveling exhibits on the road. The Exhibit Fabrication Intern will assist exhibit production staff in the fabrication and design of exhibits, installation of exhibitions, and exhibit repair and maintenance. Interns will be given the opportunity to exercise and strengthen their existing skills, to develop new skills of exhibit making, and to exercise responsibility, creativity and imagination. The internship requires hours to be completed at the museum.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Must have working knowledge and experience with power and hand tools and the ability to use them safely. (Examples: table saw, band saw, routers, miter saw, drills, etc. Prior carpentry and machine shop experience a plus.)
Working knowledge of CAD and CNC machines. Services and materials like photos and illustrated images, text is a plus.
Basic knowledge of cleaning supplies and their safe usage.
Ability to lift 50 lbs. or more on an occasional basis.
For a full description of this opportunity and/or to apply, go to the job posting.
Job Title: Learning & Development Intern
Organization Name: Three Rivers Parks District
Wage/Salary: $15/hr
Opportunity Summary: We are seeking an enthusiastic and creative Learning & Development Intern to join our team. This internship supports key training initiatives to enhance our Park District's workforce. You will work on meaningful projects, including onboarding seasonal staff, developing mentoring program materials, and contributing to the creation of engaging learning content using basic instructional design – all at a public agency with a mission to promote environmental stewardship in a natural resources-based park system.
The Learning & Development Internship is part of the Three Rivers Park District’s Pathways Internship program. Pathways internships are paid opportunities offered by Three Rivers Park District that provide young people, particularly those facing barriers to employment, real-world experiences to explore a career in parks and recreation. The Pathways Internship Program provides an opportunity to explore a specific career area within the Park District and build career readiness skills with a cohort of interns at Development Days throughout the summer.
Experience and Qualifications:
Strong communication and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Creativity and willingness to learn how to design content using tools like Canva, PowerPoint, Articulate or similar platforms.
Interest in fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
Key Responsibilities:
Onboarding Seasonal Staff:
Assist in designing and refining onboarding videos and materials to ensure a seamless and engaging experience for new seasonal hires.
Mentoring Program Development:
Contribute to the creation of content for the Park District mentoring program, focusing on leadership development, peer learning, and professional growth.
Research best practices in mentoring programs and propose innovative ideas tailored to our workforce.
Learning Module Content Design:
Develop concise and interactive content to support ongoing staff training and development.
Utilize creative tools and platforms (such as Articulate, Vyond and Canva) to design content that is engaging, visually appealing, and impactful.
For a full description of this opportunity and/or to apply, go to the job posting.
Job Title: DEI&B Intern
Organization Name: OneDigital
Wage/Salary: $19/hr
Opportunity Summary: OneDigital is looking for a rising college Junior or Senior to intern with our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEI&B) team! Being a part of our JUMPSTART Internship program will give you hands-on experience at one of the nation’s fastest growing strategic advisory firms. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing organization recognized as one Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Financial Services and Insurance!
The paid JUMPSTART Internship Program will expose interns to all facets of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. You will have the opportunity to help our people do their best work while they live their best life, by helping to build employee engagement initiatives that foster an inclusive environment. As a part of our larger People & Culture Team, you will need to be highly collaborative, as the DEI&B team partners closely with our Internal Communications team and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). If you are ready to do “the Heart work” that building a strong culture entails but feels like you may not meet all the requirements, we still encourage you to apply!
Qualifications, Skills and Requirements:
A true passion and commitment to the principles of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging.
Excellent organizational skills to successfully liaise with multiple partners in the organization.
The desire to be a continuous learner and the willingness to model inclusive leadership traits.
The ability to work independently in a remote-first environment to complete tasks in a timely manner.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):
Assist the Project Manager in the planning and execution of Corporate DEI&B campaigns.
Support the production of The Many Voices the Podcast and newsletter.
Partner closely with our Employee Resource and Affinity groups, as well as our Local DEI&B committees.
Design ERG marketing campaigns for our PulseNet intranet, local offices, and social media.
Maintain the DEI&B Pulse net page and the DEI&B calendar.
Coordinate the ERGs data collection process for reporting to Senior Leadership.
For a full description of this opportunity and/or to apply, go to the job posting.
Job Title: Content Creator Intern
Organization Name: Hubbard Broadcasting, Inc.
Wage/Salary: $16.37/hr
Opportunity Summary: KSTP-TV produces 2.5 hours of lifestyle programming each weekday between Minnesota Live and Twin Cities Live, and we are looking for a creative individual to intern with the team as a videographer/digital creator for both shows for up to 29 hours per week. When you work for KSTP, or our other local, independently operated station KSTC, Channel 45, you will find yourself among dedicated, passionate people who work hard every day to improve our product and our community. If you have the qualifications, and you are a person of talent and integrity, we invite you to apply!
Qualities or skills desired:
Must be student enrolled in a degree program at a trade school, college or university which recognizes the internship for a class credit.
Must be available weekdays between 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
A self-starter that thrives under the pressure of strict deadline.
Excellent research and writing skills.
Experience shooting and editing video preferred.
A passion for local programming and storytelling is critical.
Working knowledge of the internet, digital media platforms, and strong computer skills are essential.
Reliable transportation, valid driver's license and safe driving record as determined by the Company preferred (driving record will be checked).
For a full description of this opportunity and/or to apply, go to the job posting.
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