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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 archeologists, archivists, clerical positions, educators, exhibits designers, graphic designers, historic preservation specialists, historic sites managers, historical editors, librarians, maintenance, museum curators, and registrars.

Applications must be made through the State of Kansas Civil Service Job Listings. In

Kansas Historical Society headquarters

addition to the Historical Society, this site also includes other state agencies.

Current openings

K0244096 Custodial Specialist

Position Description

Maintains the Kansas Historical Society, which includes the Kansas Museum of History, State Archives, Potawatomi Mission, Stach Schoolhouse, and warehouse by using knowledge of building materials, cleaning procedures, cleaning products, operation and maintenance of specialized or industrial equipment and through the use of public service techniques. 

K0247748 Co-Site Administrator, Hollenberg Pony Express Station, Hanover

Position Description | State Posting

The Site Co-Administrator performs specialized work directing the operations of Hollenberg Pony Express Station State Historic Site. Work involves managing the operations of a state historic site by developing and conducting programs; providing information to the public; conducting primary and secondary research on the site; serving as a liaison in the community; supervising support staff and volunteers; identifying the need for preservation treatment for historic objects and structures and maintaining site property and grounds. Work also includes participating in short and long-range planning and promoting community involvement in site activities. This position is seasonal, mid-April to mid-October, up to 20 hours/week. 

K0246451 Site Administrator, Grinter Place, Kansas City

Position Description | State Posting

The Site Administrator performs specialized work directing the operations of a state historic site. Work involves managing the operations of a state historic site by developing and conducting programs; providing information to the public; conducting primary and secondary research on the site; serving as a liaison in the community; supervising support staff and volunteers; identifying the need for preservation treatment for historic objects and structures and maintaining site property and grounds. Work also includes participating in short and long-range planning and promoting community involvement in site activities.  This is a seasonal position from mid-April to mid-October with approximately 32 hours weekly Wednesday through Saturday. A maximum of four hours per week mid-October through early April.

 

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.

No current openings