Architectural Historian II
About The Position
The Minnesota Historical Society seeks an Architectural Historian II to conduct historical research, develop historic contexts, and evaluate historic resource protection for a public agency to ensure compliance with state and federal preservation law. The position is based at the History Center in St. Paul, Minnesota, and supports a project performed under contract with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. It is an ongoing, full-time project position through June 30, 2027, with approximately 2,080 annual hours. The role conducts archival and field research for historic context studies and identifies, evaluates, and protects historical resources in areas affected by agency undertakings. It documents research and its results, prepares reports, manages historical research projects to support agency compliance with preservation law and policy, and provides professional expertise to others. The position requires extensive weekday travel and the ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in history, heritage studies, historic preservation, or a closely related field.
- Four years of experience in research, writing, teaching, interpretation, or other demonstrable professional activity within an academic institution, historic organization or agency, museum, or other professional institution; alternatively, substantial contribution to the field through research and publication.
- Meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications Standards for history or architectural history, published in 36 CFR 61.
- Knowledge of Minnesota history and geography.
- Knowledge of state and federal historic preservation law and regulation.
- Ability to conduct research independently.
- Ability to complete projects in a timely manner.
- Experience conducting project reviews under state and/or federal historic preservation law and regulation.
- Familiarity with the development of transportation systems in Minnesota.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with representatives of public and private organizations, governmental officials and agencies, boards, foundations, commissions, support groups, organizational managers, museum and historic site staff, and the general public.
- Ability to remain flexible and adapt to changing situations and priorities.
- Computer skills necessary to develop quality project and program documentation.
- Ability to work independently, take individual initiative, collaborate effectively, and contribute positively in a team environment.
- Ability to multitask, work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines, prioritize, and adapt to changing priorities.
- Ability to think imaginatively and solve problems.
- Ability to spend extended periods outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Ability to bend, crouch, kneel, reach, push, and pull.
- Ability to travel extensively during the week.
- Valid Minnesota driver’s license.
Nice To Haves
- Graduate degree in history, heritage studies, historic preservation, or a closely related field.
Responsibilities
- Conduct archival and field research for historic context studies in specified project areas.
- Conduct historical research to identify, evaluate, and protect historical resources in areas of agency undertakings.
- Document research activities and prepare reports to meet contractual and professional obligations.
- Manage historical research projects to ensure agency compliance with historic preservation law and agency policy.
- Analyze archival and field data to document and understand research results.
- Provide professional expertise to others.
Benefits
- Eligible to participate in the State Employee Group Insurance Program.
- Retirement program with employer contribution.
- Vacation and sick time accruals.
- Additional paid holidays.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
