Jobs
Kansas Historical Society
A state agency, the Historical Society will post job openings here in addition to State of Kansas. The Historical Society employs people in a variety of areas including librarians, archivists, historic preservation specialists, archeologists, museum curators, registrars, exhibits designers, educators, graphic designers, historical editors, historic sites managers, and maintenance and clerical positions.
Applications must be made through the State of Kansas Civil Service Job Listings. In addition to the Historical Society, this site also includes other state agencies.
Current openings:
K0244096 Custodial Specialist | State of Kansas | Position Description
K0243617 Archeologist - NAGPRA Coordinator | State of Kansas | Position Description
This position will be responsible for identifying tribal affiliations evaluation and research of currently held skeletal remains within the Kansas Historical Society collections. They will consult with the National Park Service’s National Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) program and submit current active inventory and summary updates. This position will also be in consultation with multiple Tribal Nations for validation or adjustment of findings to create the most accurate record for compliance with NAGPRA.
K0205873 Temporary Administrative Assistant (Morning) | State of Kansas | Position Description
This position will work 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each week Monday through Friday. The position is responsible for answering the Kansas Historical Society’s main phone and directing calls to the appropriate individual and division. The person will be responsible for greeting and assisting customers as they enter the building.
K0213125 Temporary Administrative Assistant (Afternoon) | State of Kansas | Position Description
This position will work 12 to 4 p.m. each week Monday through Friday. The position is responsible for answering the Kansas Historical Society’s main phone and directing calls to the appropriate individual and division. The person will be responsible for greeting and assisting customers as they enter the building.
K0045499 Librarian II |State of Kansas | Position Description
The Head of Reference will:
- Provide reference and research assistance to patrons who visit the research room using various card catalogs, finding aids, databases, genealogical resources, and personal knowledge of the holdings of the division;
- Perform specialized reference work including: determining the location of specific information in large collections of government records, personal papers, business records, etc.;
- Plan and participate in outreach activities to specific user groups to increase their knowledge of our holdings and encourage use of our materials;
- Recruit, interview, select, and train new employees in the reference department;
- Serve as a knowledge source on rapidly changing national standards and best practices for the library and archival professions.
K0068644 Archeologist - SHPO Review & Compliance (Historic Preservation Specialist II) | State of Kansas | Position Description
This position is responsible for timely reviews of projects in accordance with state and federal laws for the protection of historic properties; educates public and government officials about protective laws; reviews projects submitted by property owners, federal and state agencies and local governments through the Kansas Review & Compliance system and analyzes their potential to affect the state’s archeological resources; reviews and evaluates reports for conformance with the Kansas SHPO’s Guide to Archeological Survey, Assessment and Reports. Candidates must have a graduate degree in archeology, anthropology, or closely related field.
K0093382 Certified Local Government Grants Manager | State of Kansas | Position Description
This is a permanent, benefit eligible position that serves as the state Certified Local Government coordinator and Historic Preservation Fund grants manager in the Cultural Resources Division at the Kansas Historic Society. Duties including conducting annual grant rounds, monitoring subgrant projects, completing annual application to the National Park Service, and making regular contact with the state’s 17 CLGs. See position description for further information.
K0245174 Tax Credit Clerk | State of Kansas | Position Description
This is a permanent, benefit eligible half-time position that serves as an administrative clerk in the State Historic Preservation Office. This person will work within a team processing applications to state and federal historic tax credit programs. Tasks will include accurately inputting data from incoming applications, reviewing applications to verify completeness, maintaining project files, and directing customers to online resources. See position description for full explanation.
K0056788 General Maintenance and Repair Technician | State of Kansas | Position Description
This position is responsible for grounds/landscape services, small and heavy equipment operations, maintenance and repair work, and for building maintenance duties required at the Kansas Historical Society, which includes the Kansas Museum of History, State Archives, Potawatomi Mission, Stach School, and warehouse. The site has a total of 80 acres and a variety of landscape settings with different and special needs (groomed landscapes, special landscape plantings and a nature trail with historic and natural interpretations).
K0240296 Land Survey Coordinator | State of Kansas | Position Description
The Land Survey Program Coordinator will organize and provide public access to land survey records housed in the State Archives. The Land Survey program is mandated through legislation and is a vital component of the Public Records section of the State Archives.
Kansas Historical Foundation
The Historical Foundation employs people in fundraising, retail sales, membership development, and clerical positions. The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit foundation that supports the programs of the Historical Society. Job openings will be posted here when available and include information about application procedures.
