Historical Research Specialist

1 month ago


Frankfort, Kentucky, United States Kentucky Personnel Cabinet Full time
About the Role

The Kentucky Historical Society is seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our team as a Research Specialist for the America250KY project. This is a full-time, time-limited position that will conclude on December 31, 2026.

Key Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with KHS staff to conduct research and create content for programs, services, and publications related to the America250KY.
  • Assist with content for the Register of the Kentucky Historical Society, KHS's quarterly, peer-reviewed journal, including special issues related to the America250KY.
  • Assist KHS and tourism partners with research and content creation for statewide or regional tourism/heritage trails and other tourism development opportunities.
  • Research and create content for audiovisual programs on various platforms, including local television, public television, online platforms, and more.
  • Assist external partners with research and content creation, as needed.
Requirements
  • An undergraduate degree in history or a related field is required. Master's degree in history, public history, museum studies, or a related field preferred.
  • Experience conducting in-depth, history-related archival research.
  • Ability to research and write quickly, concisely, and clearly for a public audience, including translating large concepts and synthesizing key talking points or components.
  • Ability to work collaboratively and creatively with a broader team.
  • Ability to handle multiple complex projects at the same time.
Working Conditions

This is a full-time position of hours per week, Monday-Friday schedule during regular KHS operational hours, but must be able to work the occasional evening or weekend to provide for the needs of KHS in its programming and services for its museum and special event guests.

This position's primary office is in the Thomas Clark Kentucky History Center in downtown Frankfort, Kentucky. Must be willing to occasionally travel in Kentucky and out-of-state.



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