Architectural Historian II: Preservation Research Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick time

Paid holidays

Job summary

The Minnesota Historical Society (MNHS) seeks applicants to conduct historical research, develop historic contexts and evaluate historic resources protection for a public agency to ensure compliance with state and federal preservation law.

This project-based role involves archival and field work, managing research tasks, and delivering professional reports with independent initiative while collaborating with public and private partners. The position is full-time at the History Center in St. Paul.

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 equivalent professional activity; or notable publications.
• 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.
• Ability to conduct research independently and bring projects to completion on time.
• Experience with project reviews under preservation law and regulation.
• Familiarity with transportation system development in Minnesota.
• Ability to build cooperative relationships with diverse organizations and the public.
• Flexibility, adaptability, and strong prioritization under changing priorities.
• Computer skills to develop quality project documentation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct archival and field research for context studies.
• Identify, evaluate, and protect historical resources in agency projects.
• Document and report on all research phases to meet contractual obligations.
• Manage historical research projects to ensure compliance with preservation laws.
• Analyze data to understand research results and provide expertise to others.
• Provide professional input to colleagues and stakeholders.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in history or related field

Graduate degree in history/heritage studies

Independent research ability

Project management / multitasking

Effective communication

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

The Minnesota Historical Society (MNHS) seeks applicants to conduct historical research, develop historic contexts and evaluate historic resources protection for a public agency to ensure compliance with state and federal preservation law.

This project-based role involves archival and field work, managing research tasks, and delivering professional reports with independent initiative while collaborating with public and private partners. The position is full-time at the History Center in St. Paul.