The Irma Wyman Internships for
Students of the College of Saint Benedict
The Hill Museum & Manuscript Library (HMML) provides undergraduate
women at the College of Saint Benedict a unique opportunity by
offering two summer internships in development and in educational
programs/outreach. The interns learn about working in development or
educational programs/outreach at a not-for-profit organization while
learning about the library and how it functions.
These internships are made possible through the generosity of
Irma Wyman.
The Irma Wyman Internship in Development at the
Hill Museum & Manuscript Library for College of Saint Benedict
Students
The student signing on for this internship in Development will be
provided numerous opportunities for learning the theory and practice
of fundraising for a not-for-profit organization. The intern will
experience first hand the funding challenges faced by HMML and play
a part in designing a strategy to meet the funding targets. The
student is not expected to nor will she solicit funds directly for
HMML.
- The intern’s entire learning experience will take place
within the context of HMML.
- The intern will be involved in accessing a donor’s past
giving record.
- The intern will research and compile data on corporate
foundations.
- When appropriate, the intern will accompany the Development
Officer in on-site visits to Library donors.
- The intern will assist in the design and maintenance of
campaign records.
- All donors and the associated financial data will be held in
strict confidence.
- Other appropriate duties may be assigned.
Development Mission
The mission of the HMML Development Office is to seek financial
resources to support HMML’s work of preservation, research and
education. This is accomplished broadly by initiatives such as
making appeals for HMML’s Annual Fund and Endowment. The goal of all
development efforts is to cultivate resources to sustain and advance
the mission of HMML.
Minimum Requirements
The CSB student must be a junior or senior and can be majoring in
any field of study. The student must be comfortable using basic
spreadsheets, word processing and database tools. Skills in data
collection and analysis are preferred, as are skills in using the
World Wide Web as a means of collecting data and research.
Compensation
This is a paid internship and the successful candidate will receive
a stipend for the summer. The hours will be 8:00AM to 4:30PM, Monday
through Friday for a period of ten weeks.
How to Apply
Exact deadlines for application are announced each spring. Send a
letter of interest and a resume of education and work experience to:
Internships
Hill Museum & Manuscript Library
Bush Center
Box 7300
Saint John’s University
Collegeville, MN 56321-7300
The Irma Wyman Internship in Educational
Programs/Outreach at the Hill Museum & Manuscript Library for
College of Saint Benedict Students
The student receiving the internship in Educational
Programs/Outreach will gain a variety of experiences in
implementing, developing, and practicing Outreach materials and
tasks. The actual projects during any individual internship vary
according to current HMML needs.
- The intern’s entire learning experience will take place
within the context of HMML.
- The intern may help manage and supplement the educational
resources maintained by HMML. Areas where the intern may
contribute include: adding database records of images and
objects, creating or enhancing curricular materials, and
producing educational resources on HMML’s Web pages.
- The intern may be concerned with the management of HMML
artifacts, exhibit supplies, outreach reference works, and HMML
print and map collections.
- The intern may help with researching, planning, writing text
for, and assembling upcoming exhibits in the library or provided
off-site by the library.
- The intern will be trained to lead general library tour
presentations for visitors.
- Other appropriate duties may be assigned.
Outreach Mission
The mission of the HMML Outreach Program is to provide event
programming and education activities that disseminate knowledge of
the work of HMML to the general public. The program reaches out to
all types of public audiences with a special focus on schools and
school curriculum (including undergraduate level). This is
accomplished through exhibits, lecture series, special events,
library tours and presentations, off-site presentations, development
of Internet resources, participation in teacher workshops and
conferences, and the creation of newsletters and other publications.
The goal of outreach efforts is to give adults and students a
positive learning experience in medieval studies and to encourage
interest in and support of HMML’s work.
Requirements
The CSB student should be a junior or senior. Field of major study
is open. A prior knowledge of some medieval history is recommended
as is a willingness to learn about manuscripts. The student needs to
be comfortable with meeting visitors and speaking before groups. She
must be able to perform basic research at the undergraduate level.
The intern must be able to learn new software with reasonable speed
and accuracy. In all tasks, the intern is expected to exercise a
high degree of self-sufficiency and motivation.
Compensation
This is a paid internship and the successful candidate will receive
a stipend for the summer. The hours will be 8:00AM to 4:30PM, Monday
through Friday for a period of ten weeks.
How to Apply
Exact deadlines for application are announced each spring. Send a
letter of interest and a resume of education and work experience to:
Internships
Hill Museum & Manuscript Library
Bush Center
Box 7300
Saint John’s University
Collegeville, MN 56321-7300
