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:
K0240299 Grinter Place (Kansas City) Educational/Informational Representative I | State of Kansas | Position Description
The Grinter Place 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.
K0233173 First Territorial Capitol (Fort Riley) Educational/Informational Representative I | State of Kansas | Position Description
The First Territorial Capitol 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.
K0040766 Government Records Archivist | State of Kansas | Position Description
This is specialized, professional archival and records management work with statewide scope and application. The employee assists in developing the strategic direction for the State Archives Division’s public records program. The employee provides advice and assistance on records management and preservation practices; develops records retention and disposition schedules for state and county government agencies; provides technical assistance in planning, coordinating, and evaluating public records program activities; identifies, appraises, acquires, arranges, describes, and preserves Kansas government records (analog and digital) deemed to possess enduring value; assists with workshops and other training activities; utilizes a variety of computer databases; prepares statistics; assists in preparing grant applications; assists in evaluating received gran applications; and participates in strategic planning.
K0233071 Education Information Officer | State of Kansas | Position Description
The Kansas Historical Society is the premier educational institution for teaching Kansas history using primary sources and material culture. The Capitol Visitor Center Assistant Coordinator position provides administrative and programmatic support at the Capitol Visitor Center. Responsibilities include providing historically accurate public tours of the Statehouse, overseeing the tour schedule, and assisting the Capitol Visitor Center Coordinator in managing the team of tour guides. Good communication and public relations skills are essential for this role. The Capitol Visitor Center Assistant Coordinator is expected to work independently, as well as part of a team.
K0069245 Historic Preservation Specialist II | State of Kansas | Position Description
The Kansas Historical Society is seeking an individual to work independently and with various staff teams to coordinate the review and compliance programs of the State Historic Preservation Office under the state preservation statute (KSA 75-2724) and the federal law for the protection of historic properties (36 CFR Part 800). As an experienced architectural historian, this employee is one of the staff experts on architectural history and review of projects using the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation. The employee will also assist with other program areas, including preparation of National Register nominations and review of tax credit applications through team interaction. This employee provides excellent customer service in dealing with property owners, government officials, developers, consultants, preservationists, and others.
K0063221 Archeologist II | State of Kansas | Position Description
The Kansas Historical Society is seeking an energetic, well-organized individual to serve as a Contract Archeologist for the Kansas Historical Society. The purpose of this position is to conduct cultural resource investigations primarily for the Kansas Department of Transportation and occasionally for other agencies and organizations as part of compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. This individual shall conduct project reviews, archeological fieldwork including survey and excavation, and complete survey reports.
K0051567 Technology Support Consultant II | State of Kansas | Position Description
This is full performance technical work advising and assisting computer users in solving problems in a distributed computing environment. The position serves as an agency’s systems administrator with primary responsibility for selecting, procuring, installing, configuring, updating, repairing, and maintaining information technology hardware and software (on-premise/cloud, physical/virtual). They also support the agency’s telecommunications and building security systems; assists in administering the agency’s information security program; plans, develops, and maintains interactive museum exhibits and information kiosks; administers IT purchases and tracks IT expenditures against the annual budget allocation; and contributes to digital preservation activities.
K0040963 Application Developer II | State of Kansas | Position Description
This is full performance technical work in information systems analysis and application development. The employee will perform all aspects of complex website, web application, mobile application, and interactive museum exhibit development and maintenance. The work involves several information systems, technologies, and products, and the employee will use open source software extensively.
The employee will develop custom web and mobile applications and also will investigate, analyze, evaluate, customize, and implement commercial and open-source software. The work includes analyzing, identifying, and documenting application requirements; preparing system designs and detailed specifications from which application software will be written or customized; and coding, testing, debugging, documenting, maintaining, and modifying application software.
K0244848 Publications Writer I | State of Kansas | Position Description
Creates content based in Kansas history for the agency's various platforms: electronic, print, and social media. These may include publications, electronic newsletters, videos, and podcasts. Shoot stills, videos, and records audio as part of the content creation process. Uses tools like Microsoft Word, Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), Canva, GarageBand, Final Cut Pro to complete the content. Works with a team to plan and coordinate content to meet audience needs. Assists with special events and projects as needed. Closes March 31, 2023.
K044096 Custodial Specialist | State of Kansas | 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. Percentages are approximate and will vary depending on changing needs. Areas require a high level of hygiene and special attention to details, extreme attention and care is necessary when working with collections and in highly secured collection areas. The Kansas Historical Society represents millions of dollars in facilities and collections, which require professional care to maintain and preserve their condition.
K0079224 Custodial Specialist State of Kansas | Position Description
This position provides maintenance for the Kansas Historical Society, which includes the Kansas Museum of History, State Archives, Stach Schoolhouse, and warehouse. Requires knowledge of building materials, cleaning procedures, cleaning products, operation, and maintenance of specialized or industrial equipment.
K0244319 Educational/Informational Assistant | State of Kansas | Position Description
Kaw Mission and Last Chance Store State Historic Site in Council Grove, part-time educational/informational assistant position.
This position works 20 hours per week. Applicant will need to have a flexible schedule for tours, events, and maintenance that may occur outside of regular hours.
The position is responsible for operating the site during and outside of public hours, including opening and closing, presenting historical information to visitors to Kaw Mission and Last Chance Store State Historic Site, coordinating with the local support group, and maintaining the buildings and grounds. Additionally, the position is responsible for learning and running the TAM computer system for museum store sales, attendance, and closing. There is a high level of physical activity and attention to detail associated with this position.
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.
