This week's spotlight includes: Minnesota Children's Museum, Mpls.St.Paul Magazine, AET, and Nordic Ware…
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: Editorial Intern
Organization Name: Mpls.St.Paul Magazine
Wage/Salary: $16.37/hr
Opportunity Summary: The paid position involves fact checking; participating in research projects; managing our online events calendar; and writing and editing for Mpls.St.Paul Magazine, Mpls.St.Paul Home & Design, and mspmag.com. Interns finesse research and reporting/editing skills and get an inside look at the workings of a monthly publication and daily website and newsletter. We want our interns to leave the internship program with an understanding of both print and digital publishing platforms, which is crucial in today’s job market. Candidate must be pursuing or have graduated with an English/ journalism/communications major or minor, or have related experience. Eagerness, a willingness to learn, and an interest in magazines is a must. Experience at a student publication and/or other publications is preferred.
The deadline for the summer/fall 2026 internship application is April 20, 2026.
For a full description of this opportunity and/or to apply, go to the job posting.
Job Title: Marketing Communications Intern
Organization Name: AET
Wage/Salary: $20-21/hr
Opportunity Summary: We are seeking a creative, motivated Marketing & Communications Intern to support a variety of marketing and communication initiatives. This role offers hands-on experience in content creation, digital communication, social media support, and storytelling. The ideal candidate is curious, detail-oriented, and eager to bring fresh, innovative ideas to our marketing and communication efforts. Working alongside the Marketing & Communications team, this intern will help enhance brand visibility, support internal communication tools, and contribute to engaging employee and client-facing content. At American Engineering Testing (AET), we believe that people are the heart of innovation. We create an environment that values teamwork, curiosity, and continuous improvement while delivering innovative engineering and consulting solutions. As a 100% employee-owned firm, we deliver comprehensive testing, analysis, and design to reduce uncertainty in construction projects and offer rewarding work, exceptional training, and career development opportunities.
Qualifications and Requirements:
Current enrollment in a related Bachelor’s or Master’s degree.
Strong organizational, multitasking, time management, and problem-solving skills.
Proven written and verbal communication abilities. A sample of writing skills may be required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced and team-oriented environment.
Basic design skills using software's like Canva or Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
Familiarity with LinkedIn and social media.
Experience with graphic design is a plus.
For a full description of this opportunity and/or to apply, go to the job posting.
Job Title: Project Management Intern - Summer
Organization Name: Nordic Ware
Wage/Salary: $18-20/hr
Opportunity Summary: At Nordic Ware we have a passion for creating innovative, high-quality, American-made kitchenware. We benefit from a collaborative, connected, value-driven culture. For 80 years, our products have enhanced food preparation and brought people together at tables around the world. Our employees take pride in the products we make, and many choose a lifetime career here. Come join us! As a Project Manager Intern at Nordic Ware, you'll support a variety of active projects and work with our lead project manager to establish a new Project Management software. You'll participate in a fast-paced and innovative environment, working with members at all levels of our organization, coordinating, monitoring, documenting, and communicating to reach set goals and deadlines. You'll thrive in this role if organization, collaboration, and clear communication energize you.
What you will get to do:
Learn and support Nordic Ware's Project Management Software:
Assist in building, optimizing and implementing templates & automation.
Help communicate benefits to key stakeholders.
Assist in training and be available to answer questions about the software.
Collaborate with IT to create reports needed in the system.
Collaborate with New Product Development, Manufacturing, Engineering, Creative, Marketing, and Sales departments.
Support project manager with existing projects by scheduling and attending meetings, completing action items, charting timelines, and preparing documentation.
Utilize organization skills to keep track of ongoing projects.
Document procedures for the new product development process.
Perform other duties as assigned.
For a full description of this opportunity and/or to apply, go to the job posting.
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