Employment & Internships

Join the team! Peruse the opportunities for employment and internships at Winona County Historical Society. Our organization consists of dedicated community members of all ages and talents who work various museum jobs in the archives, guest services, and tours and programs departments.

Full-Time Employment

Museum Executive Director

Location: Winona County Historical Society, Winona, Minnesota

Appointment: Administrative, Full-time

Application Deadline: May 1st, 2026

Position Available: June 1, 2026

The Museum Executive Director of the Winona County Historical Society provides visionary, mission-driven leadership to advance the organization’s operations, long-term sustainability, and impact within the community. This role champions the Society’s vision by setting strategic direction, strengthening organizational capacity, and fostering meaningful connections with diverse audiences and stakeholders.

The Museum Executive Director leads key organizational priorities, including fundraising, community engagement, partnership development, property stewardship, and external relations, serving as a visible and effective representative for the Society.

Reporting to and working in partnership with the Board of Directors, the Museum Executive Director supervises and supports staff in delivering high-quality museum exhibitions, collections care, educational initiatives, public programs, facility rentals, and retail operations. This position ensures all programs and services are executed with excellence, accountability, and a strong commitment to the Society’s mission.

For a complete position description and application instructions, click here.

Part-Time & Seasonal Employment

No openings at this time.

Student Internships

WCHS offers college undergraduate and graduate unpaid internships for credit.

  • WCHS General Museum Internship
  • Special Internship Projects

Email director@winonahistory.org or call (507) 454-2723 ext.1 to inquire for student internships.

Winona County Historical Society Walking Tours with Brogan
Winona County Historical Society tours for Voices of the Past Cemetery Walk at Woodlawn Cemetery
Winona County Historical Society Walking Tours with Jay
Front desk volunteer at Winona County Historical Society
Winona County Historical Society Walking Tours with Lindsay
Vintage Valentines craft class at Winona County History Center

Learn more about ways that you can support WCHS as a volunteer!