Public Histories Project Manager & Research Lead

Critical Playground LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 64,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Rice University's Center for African and African American Studies (CAAAS) seeks an Assistant Project Manager and Researcher for Public Histories Research to lead a new community-engaged initiative, starting Jan 1, 2027, and advance Black Houston archival work. Responsibilities include guiding research teams, managing grants, and cultivating community partnerships across Houston.

The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in African American history, public humanities, and oral history

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in History or related field required.
• Two years postdoctoral experience required.
• Proven track record in grant-funded research operations and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage public history research initiatives.
• Strengthen community partnerships and outreach.
• Oversee grant operations, budgets, and reporting.
• Lead a diverse team and mentor undergraduate students.

Skills

Oral history preservation

Community engagement

Grant management

Proposal writing

Team leadership

Interpersonal skills

Administrative skills

Public history research

Writing for public audiences

Analytical skills

Funding compliance

Education

Ph.D. in History

Two years postdoctoral experience

Job description

Rice University's Center for African and African American Studies (CAAAS) seeks an Assistant Project Manager and Researcher for Public Histories Research to lead a new community-engaged initiative, starting Jan 1, 2027, and advance Black Houston archival work. Responsibilities include guiding research teams, managing grants, and cultivating community partnerships across Houston.

The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in African American history, public humanities, and oral history