History Fair Program Associate Part Time Temp

ADP, Inc.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Chicago History Museum is seeking a History Day Program Associate (Part Time, temp) to support the Chicago Metro History Fair (CMHD) through administration, history education, and project management. The role blends event coordination with classroom teaching and requires some nights and weekend work.

The ideal candidate holds a BA or is pursuing graduate work in history or education, and demonstrates strong communication, research, and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• BA or beginning graduate work in history, education, or related field.
• Ability to communicate well—verbally and in writing—with diverse groups.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and database management.
• Strong history research skills.
• Highly organized, efficient, detail oriented.
• Knowledge of inquiry‑based learning.
• Ability to work in a team and independently.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds.
• Other beneficial skills include photography, social media, videography, website or documentary production, MS Publisher or Canva, and handling presentation equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead classroom visits, field trips, research days, teacher professional development, or curricular development.
• Support teachers in administering or teaching the History Day process.
• Facilitate on‑site student research during Research Days and field virtual research support queries.
• Coordinate logistics for CMHD in‑person events (registration, scheduling, check‑in, reporting).
• Create, send, and collect invoices and payments from participating schools.
• Assist with event coordination including scheduling, online registration, venue and catering logistics, and coordination with partners.
• Process History Day projects before, during, and after CMHD competitions.
• Coach students on inquiry‑based history projects solo or with staff.
• Evaluate student work using a performance rubric.
• Manage aspects of in‑person CMHD competitions.
• Maintain and update program files and materials.
• Work all regional and state History Day contest dates; may attend national contest.
• Participate in CHM committees or tasks as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

MS Office

History research

Organized & detail‑oriented

Team & independent work

Problem solving

Lifting 25 pounds

Photography

Social media

Videography

Canva

MS Publisher

Education

BA or start of graduate work in history/education

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Database management

Canva

MS Publisher

Job description

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History Fair Program Associate Part Time Temp

Casual Temporary Less than 20 hours per Chicago, IL, US 1 Attachments

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1481

Position: History Day Program Associate (Part Time, temp)

Department: Chicago Metro History Fair

Reports to: Metro History Fair Manager

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Location: 1601 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60614

The temporary part Time Program Associate helps coordinate Chicago Metro History Day (CMHD), a program of the Chicago History Museum. The job is composed of administration, history education, project management, and direct relations with teachers and students, volunteer judges, and parents. This role combines event coordinator and history educator responsibilities. This role is required to work some nights and weekends according to program needs. This position may be renewed in FY2027 if funds permit.

Core Responsibilities

• In collaboration with the History Learning Specialist and CMHD Manager, the Program Associate may lead classroom visits, field trips, research days, teacher professional development, or curricular development
• Support teachers in administering or teaching the History Day process in their classrooms as needed
• Facilitate on-site student research during Research Days and field virtual research technical support queries
• Coordinatelogisticsfor CMHD in‑person events (registration, scheduling, attendee check-in, reporting, etc.)
• Under supervision of the CMHD manager, create, send, and collect invoices and payments from participating schools
• The Program Associate will support History Day event coordination including scheduling, online registration, venue and catering logistics, and coordinating with external partners
• Process History Day projects before, during, and after CMHD competitions
• Coach students on their inquiry‑based history projects (research, thesis, analysis, etc.) either individually or with other HD staff in a classroom or workshop setting
• Evaluate student work using a performance assessment rubric
• Manage aspects of the in‑person CMHD competitions
• Maintain and update program files and materials
• Work all regional and state History Day contest dates (required), may attend national contest if funds permit
• Participate in other CHM institutional committee, event, special project, or task force work as assigned

The Ideal Candidate Will

• B.A., or beginning graduate work, preferably in history, education, or a closely related discipline
• Ability to communicate well—verbally and in writing—with diverse groups of people
• High level of proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and database management
• High level of proficiency in doing history research
• Highly organized, efficient, and is detail‑oriented
• Knowledge of inquiry‑based learning
• Can work on a team and individually
• Possesses problem‑solving skills
• Able to lift 25 pounds
• Other beneficial skills may include: photography, knowledge of social media, videography, website or documentary production, proficiency in MS Publisher or Canva, and/or handling presentation equipment (laptops, projectors)
• Commitment to the mission, values, and programs of the Chicago History Museum

This position is hybrid and will require 1-2 days/week of on‑site work. Additionally, this position may require off‑site work at schools, libraries, and other locations one or more times per week.

The expected pay for this position is $21 per year/hour. Compensation is determined based on experience, skills, internal equity, and organizational needs. CHM offers a comprehensive benefits package, which may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, retirement plans, and other benefits in accordance with CHM policies.

Employment Opportunity Statement

Chicago History Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations as required by law. All qualified candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.