Internships

Dakota City Heritage Village has a number of internship opportunities available for interested high school and college students.  These unpaid positions will run for approximately three or four months, or approximately a school semester—depending on the project.  Dakota City’s Program Director and Curator/ Collections and Exhibit Manager will work with students and their professors to develop internships to meet specific learning objectives. 

All applicants should demonstrate the following: general knowledge of the humanities, particularly history; organizational skills; strong communication skills; the ability to manage multiple priorities; and the ability to work independently and with a variety of people.

Interested students should submit a resume, cover letter, and one letter of reference from an academic advisor to the following:

Dakota City Heritage Village

P.O. Box 73

Farmington, MN 55024

Attention: Program Director

Other materials, such as transcripts, may be requested depending on the type of project, availability of funding, and level of competition.