African American History Initiative Research Assistant

MISSOURI HISTORICAL SOCIETY • St. Louis, MO

1d • $20 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

This research position sits within the African American History Initiative (AAHI) at MHS as the Missouri History Museum prepares to open a major 2028 temporary exhibition about The Ville neighborhood in North St. Louis. AAHI strives to promote stories that explore various aspects of Black life and experiences throughout this region, and the AAHI Research Assistant will research, write, and support content development ahead of the exhibit opening in 2028. This position reports to the Public Historian for the African American History Initiative and works closely with the public history department and AAHI team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in African American studies, American studies, history, museum studies, education, or a related field
• Interest in Black history with a focus on the St. Louis region
• Research and writing experience, with the ability to manage multiple research projects simultaneously
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments within the museum
• Ability to multitask across various stages of assembling a museum exhibit (conceptual brainstorming, research, label authoring, and more)
• Applicants must provide a résumé and cover letter in applying for this position.

Responsibilities

• Assist with research about the Ville neighborhood
• Write exhibit labels that translate research into concise, compelling, public-facing storytelling
• Assist in discussing and planning experiential aspects of the gallery space
• Assist with presentations, community events, and internal and external meetings
• Compile annotated bibliographies and research primary and secondary sources

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level