Join a staff of creative, energetic professionals who work together to help connect people with nature
and history through educational, recreational and cultural experiences. Through historic farm tasks,
demonstrations, and hands-on interpretation, the Historical Interpreter Intern welcomes people of all
ages to connect with history.
Job Summary: CNC is in search of a Historical Interpretive intern with a passion for sharing the past
in a relevant, engaging way with children and adults. Under supervision of the Historical Interpreter,
the intern will be responsible for delivering public programming and educational activities at the late
1800s Homestead Farm and Log Schoolhouse. Optional: The intern may select a project that
compliments their individual interests within the field. Projects may include an emphasis on exhibits,
programming, collections management, historical research, or volunteer management.
Objective: To provide high quality history programs to visitors at the Chippewa Nature Center
Homestead Farm and Log Schoolhouse.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Develop a working knowledge of 19th century Midland history, as well as CNC’s procedures,
facilities and programs
2. Lead activities and traditional skill demonstrations, such as rope making, corn grinding,
woodworking, and fiber arts (Training provided)
3. Assist in setting-up/cleaning-up self-guided activities
4. Assist with volunteer sign-ins
5. Select a project (optional) to be completed by end of internship, August 31, 2025.
6. Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
• Coursework or degree in public history, interpretation, environmental history, museum studies
or related field
• Comfortable interacting with and serving all ages and audiences
• Demonstrated ability to write and speak effectively
• Physically able to lift 50 pounds
Prefered Qualifications
• Knowledge of basic interpretive/teaching techniques
• Working knowledge of the cultural history of the region and its relationship to natural
resources
• First aid and CPR certification (or willingness and ability to become certified)
Status: Part time, seasonal (10 hours/week for 15 weeks)
Reports to: Corrine Bloomfield, Historical Interpreter
Schedule: Sunday afternoons, 12:00-5:30 pm, and select weekdays
Start Date: Week of May 19, 2025
End Date: August 31, 2025
Compensation & Benefits: $15/hr; staff uniform, CNC membership, 20% discount in Nature Center
Store, 10% discount on registered program member fee
Overview: CNC is a nonprofit, environmental education organization. Its mission is to connect all people
to nature through educational, recreational and cultural experiences. The 1,500-acre property includes
woodlands, fields, ponds and rivers. CNC’s facilities consist of a Visitor Center with a River Overlook,
Ecosystem Gallery, Wildlife Viewing Area and more; an 1870s Homestead Farm complex; Nature
Preschool; an arboretum and 19 miles of trails. Visit www.chippewanaturecenter.org for more
information.
Chippewa Nature Center is committed to creating a workplace and visitor experience where all people
feel valued for their unique attributes, characteristics, and perspectives. Staff, volunteers, program
participants, visitors, and all those who engage with the nature center are invited to fully connect with
CNC regardless of their race, color, age, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion,
ability, marital status, political affiliation, or parental status. Through ongoing learning, training, and
listening, CNC strives to welcome all people.
Equal Opportunity Employer: CNC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate
against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
age, national origin, height, weight, handicap or disability, veteran status or any other status or condition
protected by applicable state or federal laws.
