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The Madeline Island Museum seeks a high school- or college-aged enrolled member or descendent of a Lake Superior Ojibwe tribe for a summer internship at the Madeline Island Museum in La Pointe, Wisconsin, on Mooniingwanekaaning-minis. The Leadership Intern will be guided by the Madeline Island Museum Site Director and select staff through a variety of learning opportunities within the museum, in the lands and waters of Madeline Island and Ceded Territory.

View a full position description, including Leadership Intern duties and opportunities here.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience:

Individual should have an active interest in learning about Ojibwe history, Tribal government and organizations, and treaty rights. Individual will have an interest in learning the history of the Madeline Island Historical Museum and its permanent collections, interpretive scope, and mission.

Hours and Compensation:

The Intern will work with the Site Director to determine their schedule. Intern should expect to work between 24 to 30 hours per week (up to 480 hours total), including some weekend and evening hours. Time will be split between working on site at the Madeline Island Museum and an offsite location to be determined. The Madeline Island season is from May 25 to October 2, 2024.

This is a Limited Term Employment (LTE) opportunity with the Wisconsin Historical Society and does not include any benefits. Wisconsin residency is required for LTE positions. LTE positions are not civil service classified positions, do not give any rights to permanent civil service classified positions, and do not lead to permanent status. The compensation will be $17.00 per hour.

How to Apply:

To apply, please submit a letter of application including this information by May 13, 2024:

• Your full name and complete contact information
• Why are you interested in participating in the Madeline Island Museum Internship Program?
• What unique skills, experiences, and talents will you bring to the program? This can include your academic experience as well as personal experiences.
• One letter of recommendation

Additional documents such as a resume and employment history may be attached but are not required
for consideration.

Please submit a completed application to: michael.wiggins@wisconsinhistory.org.

For questions, please contact:
Michael Wiggins, Jr., Site Director
Madeline Island Museum
226 Colonel Woods Avenue
La Pointe, Wisconsin 54850
(715) 491-5817
michael.wiggins@wisconsinhistory.org

Selection Process:

Applicants applying to the priority deadline (Monday, May 13, 2024) will be considered first. An interview
will be conducted either via virtual meeting or in person. An interview does not guarantee selection into
the program. Selection will be based on the information provided in the application form and supporting
documentation and through the interview process.

The Madeline Island Museum Internship at the Wisconsin Historical Society is made possible by a grant
from a generous donor.