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 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
addition to the Historical Society, this site also includes other state agencies.
Current openings
K0240295 Administrative Assistant/Archives
Position Description | State Posting
The position carries out assignments with minimal supervision. This person reports to the reference supervisor and receives instructions through routine meetings, on the fly conversations, and as needed when training issues come up. Guidelines and policies/procedures will be communicated from day one and will be used to help the applicant complete assigned job duties. Assignments are delivered to the employee through one-on-one communication with the supervisor, through email communication, and through discussions with entire reference staff.
K0059136 Collections Archivist | Position Description | State Posting
The Collections Archivist will help plan and implement collections development policies and procedures for non-government records of all formats in the State Archives Division, including the acquisition, management, description and access for analog, born-digital and web-only newspapers and other publications, manuscripts, photographs, maps and plans, and audio and video and related formats as needed. The Collections Archivist will play a leading role in advancing the transition from paper acquisitions of newspapers and other publications to digital-only and web-only acquisitions and establish standards-based procedures for acquiring and managing such born digital materials. The Collections Archivist will also contribute knowledge to the planning and implementation of a Trusted Digital Repository for born-digital collections.
220625 Educational / Information Representative I | Position Description | State Posting
Part-time Assistant Site Administrator: The Kansas State Historical Society is seeking a part time Assistant Site Administrator for the Charles Curtis House State Historic Site in Topeka. The Curtis House is the former residence of Vice President Charles Curtis located near the state capitol. Duties include opening and closing the historic site, providing guided tours, greeting and orienting guests for their self-guided tour, processing retail sales and light janitorial work. It is a great opportunity for someone with a love of history and sharing it with visitors. Position is open until filled.
220626 Educational / Information Representative II | Position Description | State Posting
Full-time Site Administrator: The Kansas State Historical Society is seeking a full time Site Administrator for the Charles Curtis House State Historic Site in Topeka. The Curtis House is the former residence of Vice President Charles Curtis located near the state capitol. Duties include opening and closing the historic site, providing guided tours, greeting and orienting guests for their self-guided tour, processing retail sales and light janitorial work. The position will supervise one part time Assistant Site Administrator, volunteers, submit purchase requests, work orders for site maintenance and preservation. It is a great opportunity for someone with a love of history and sharing it with visitors. Position is open until filled.
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.
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