Public Affairs Historical Services Specialist - VA Based

History Factory; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

History Factory in Virginia is seeking a Public Affairs Historical Services Specialist to support a potential government contract. This role emphasizes applying museum standards, archival processing, and collaboration with the in-house historian to develop displays and exhibits.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in history or a related field, has TS/SCI clearance, and can coordinate with government personnel; located within a commutable distance to Springfield, VA, with strong writing

Qualifications

• Master's degree in history, public history, museum studies, information science, or a related field.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Experience in historical research, museum studies, archival management, or related field.
• Knowledge of museum quality standards and artifact preservation techniques.
• Experience with archival processing, preservation, and metadata entry.
• Strong writing and AP Style proficiency.
• Ability to work collaboratively with government personnel and other stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Located in or within commutable distance of Springfield, VA.

Responsibilities

• Apply museum standards and advise on inventorying artifacts.
• Assist with internal charge out and external loan procedures for artifacts.
• Advise on artifact storage, curation, and selection.
• Collaborate with the in-house historian on displays, posters, and exhibits.
• Support planning of internal information, community, and media relations for historical programs.
• Work with media relations on articles and public affairs standards.
• Conduct archival processing, preservation, metadata entry.
• Assist with records management and National Archives collaborations.
• Organize archival records with classification systems for access.
• Research origins and significance of archival materials.
• Locate new materials and advise on acquisition and display possibilities.
• Provide museum management support to locations in St. Louis and Washington.
• Conduct guided tours of museums and exhibits with protocol teams.

Skills

AP Style

Writing

Collaboration

Organization

Historical research

Education

Master’s degree in history, public history, museum studies, information science, or related field

Job description

Public Affairs Historical Services Specialist - VA Based

Since 1979, History Factory has been driven by the pioneering idea of making an organization’s history more useful for driving its business. Today, many of the world’s best enterprises turn to History Factory for unparalleled expertise at the intersection of business and history. Our unmatched combination of research and insights, standard-setting archives management and technology, and award-winning creative transforms a company’s inventory of experience—its history and heritage—into better performance and results.

Research Contractor Job Summary:

We are proactively building a team of highly qualified Public Affairs Historical Research Specialists to support a potential government contract. This opportunity is contingent upon the award of the contract.

If awarded, this contract will provide a unique opportunity to contribute to the preservation and dissemination of the history of this organization.

• Apply professional museum quality standards and provide advice on inventorying and accountability procedures for historical artifacts.
• Assist with internal charge out and external loan procedures for artifacts.
• Advise on artifact selection, storage, and curation requirements.
• Collaborate with the in-house historian to create and compose displays, posters, and exhibits.
• Support the planning and execution of internal information, community, and media relations activities related to historical and museum programs.
• Work with media relations on articles and other historical publications, adhering to AP Style and public affairs standards.
• Conduct archival processing, basic preservation procedures, inventorying, and records metadata entry.
• Assist in collaborative efforts with records management and the National Archives, advising on documents for displays and exhibits.
• Organize archival records and apply proper classification systems to facilitate access.
• Research and record the origins and historical significance of archival materials.
• Locate new materials and advise government customers on acquisition, preservation, and display possibilities.
• Provide museum management support to museum locations in St. Louis and Washington, including annual tour guide updates.
• Conduct guided tours of museums and exhibits at both locations, collaborating with internal/external engagements and protocol teams on tour content and scripts.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in history, public history, museum studies, information science, or a related field.
• Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance.
• Demonstrated experience in historical research, museum studies, archival management, or a related field.
• Knowledge of museum quality standards and artifact preservation techniques.
• Experience with archival processing, preservation, and metadata entry.
• Strong writing and communication skills, including proficiency in AP Style.
• Ability to work collaboratively with government personnel and other stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Located in or within a commutable distance of Springfield, VA

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with government agencies or the intelligence community.
• Experience giving guided tours.

Important Note: This is a contingent opportunity, and employment is dependent upon the award of the government contract. We are building a qualified talent pool in anticipation of this potential project.

EEO and accessibility Statement

History Factory is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, family medical history or genetic information, disability, past or present military service, or any other characteristics protected under the laws applicable in the locations where History Factory operates. History Factory will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

History Factory is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the job application or interview process, please contact [e-mail].