Architectural Historian II - Field Research & Preservation

Minnesota Historical Society; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State employee health insurance

Employer retirement contribution

Generous vacation and holidays

Job summary

The Minnesota Historical Society (MNHS) seeks applicants to conduct historical research, develop historic contexts and evaluate resources protection in compliance with preservation law. This full‑time project position supports a specific contract with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and offers benefits including insurance and retirement contributions.

Responsibilities include archival and field research, reporting, and managing research projects to ensure timely completion.

Qualifications

• 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; or substantial contribution to the field.
• Must meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications Standards for history or architectural history (36 CFR 61).
• Knowledge of Minnesota history and geography.
• Knowledge of state and federal historic preservation law and regulation.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct research independently and bring projects to completion.

Responsibilities

• Conduct archival and field research directed towards preparation of historic context studies.
• Identify, evaluate and protect historical resources in agency undertakings.
• Document and prepare reports on all phases of research to satisfy contractual and professional obligations.
• Manage historical research projects to ensure agency compliance with preservation law and policy.
• Analyze archival and field data to understand research results.
• Provide professional expertise to others.

Skills

Historical research

Archival work

Report writing

Project management

Independent work

Team collaboration

Preservation knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in history or related field

Job description

The Minnesota Historical Society (MNHS) seeks applicants to conduct historical research, develop historic contexts and evaluate resources protection in compliance with preservation law. This full‑time project position supports a specific contract with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and offers benefits including insurance and retirement contributions.

Responsibilities include archival and field research, reporting, and managing research projects to ensure timely completion.