HCSCC Volunteer Opportunities
The Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County would not be able to function without the generosity of our many volunteers. Our volunteers help staff our admissions desk, run our gift shop, give church tours, and assist with some of our largest events, like Pangea.
How to Apply
Please submit a simple resume with work experience and relevant coursework and volunteer work with contact information for three references (professors who know your work ethic and academic work are good) and a letter of interest sharing what skills and traits you bring to the organization and what you hope to learn from the internship. Submit them to [email protected].
If you have any questions about volunteering, please contact Nina Flippance at [email protected].
Minimum requirements for all HCSCC volunteers include:
Volunteer Positions
Hopperstad Stave Church Replica Docent
Admission Desk Cashier
Gift Shop Cashier
The Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County would not be able to function without the generosity of our many volunteers. Our volunteers help staff our admissions desk, run our gift shop, give church tours, and assist with some of our largest events, like Pangea.
How to Apply
Please submit a simple resume with work experience and relevant coursework and volunteer work with contact information for three references (professors who know your work ethic and academic work are good) and a letter of interest sharing what skills and traits you bring to the organization and what you hope to learn from the internship. Submit them to [email protected].
If you have any questions about volunteering, please contact Nina Flippance at [email protected].
Minimum requirements for all HCSCC volunteers include:
- Be ready to learn
- Possess a gracious and friendly attitude
- Be able to volunteer at least 4 hours per week, minimum
- Must be able to move around the building and church at a walking pace
- Must be able to sustain a clear and understandable speaking voice
Volunteer Positions
Hopperstad Stave Church Replica Docent
Admission Desk Cashier
Gift Shop Cashier
HCSCC Internships
The Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County welcomes talented college students who are looking for an opportunity to work in a museum setting. Interns will work directly with museum professionals in the areas of visitor services, public relations and marketing, educational programming, event planning, archival practices, and collections management practices.
All internships are unpaid. However, North Dakota State University and Minnesota State University Moorhead students who are eligible for Work Study may use their award for internship work at HCSCC.
How to Apply
Please submit a simple resume with work experience and relevant coursework and volunteer work with contact information for three references (professors who know your work ethic and academic work are good) and a letter of interest sharing what skills and traits you bring to the organization and what you hope to learn from the internship. Full descriptions of internships are provided below, along with which staff member to your resume too.
Minimum Requirements for all HCSCC interns include:
All interns will be cross trained in visitor service duties and expected to perform these duties as needed.
Visitor Services
Product Development
Archives
Curatorial
The Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County welcomes talented college students who are looking for an opportunity to work in a museum setting. Interns will work directly with museum professionals in the areas of visitor services, public relations and marketing, educational programming, event planning, archival practices, and collections management practices.
All internships are unpaid. However, North Dakota State University and Minnesota State University Moorhead students who are eligible for Work Study may use their award for internship work at HCSCC.
How to Apply
Please submit a simple resume with work experience and relevant coursework and volunteer work with contact information for three references (professors who know your work ethic and academic work are good) and a letter of interest sharing what skills and traits you bring to the organization and what you hope to learn from the internship. Full descriptions of internships are provided below, along with which staff member to your resume too.
Minimum Requirements for all HCSCC interns include:
- Demonstrate an ability to analyze, organize, and prioritize
- Critical thinking skills and decision-making abilities
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Self-motivated, able to work independently, and work well with minimum supervision
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
All interns will be cross trained in visitor service duties and expected to perform these duties as needed.
Visitor Services
Product Development
Archives
Curatorial
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