Hybrid Part-Time History Day Program Associate

Chicago-History-Society; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Chicago History Museum is seeking a part-time, temporary History Day Program Associate to support CMHD operations, teacher engagement, and student research. The role blends administration, education, and event coordination, with some nights and weekends required for program needs. Hybrid work arrangement and on-site duties at 1601 N.

Clark Street, Chicago, IL. The ideal candidate holds a BA in history or related field, strong communication and research skills, and proficiency in

Qualifications

• 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.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and database management.
• Strong history research skills.
• Highly organized, efficient, and detail-oriented.
• Knowledge of inquiry-based learning.
• Team oriented and able to work independently.
• Problem-solving abilities.
• Able to lift 25 pounds.
• Beneficial skills may include photography, social media, videography, website or documentary production, and proficiency in MS Publisher or Canva.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate CMHD activities with the History Day team and manager.
• Support teachers in History Day processes in classrooms.
• Facilitate on-site student research during Research Days and offer technical support.
• 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, registration, venues, and catering.
• Process History Day projects before, during, and after CMHD competitions.
• Coach students on inquiry-based history projects individually or in groups.
• Evaluate student work using rubrics; manage in-person CMHD contests.
• Maintain program files and materials; attend regional/state contests as needed.

Skills

Communication

Project management

Organization

Teamwork

Research skills

Light lifting

Education

Bachelor's in history or related field

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Database management

MS Publisher

Canva

Job description

Chicago History Museum is seeking a part-time, temporary History Day Program Associate to support CMHD operations, teacher engagement, and student research. The role blends administration, education, and event coordination, with some nights and weekends required for program needs. Hybrid work arrangement and on-site duties at 1601 N.

Clark Street, Chicago, IL. The ideal candidate holds a BA in history or related field, strong communication and research skills, and proficiency in