Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform primary and secondary research on historic sites, events and historical figures.
• Write site histories for professional and non-professional audiences.
• Research and write Historic Furnishings Plans.
• Document provenance of museum collections associated with sites.
• Identify artifacts to furnish historic house museums.
• Create and maintain comprehensive site-related documentation.
• Serve on inter-divisional teams responsible for site projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

Requires a Master's degree in history or a related discipline, plus a minimum of three years of experience working with museum collections and historic sites. Knowledge of furniture history, production methods, finishes, hardware and upholstery is desired.

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume with salary requirements to: applicant@ohiohistory.org or fax to 614-297-2293. 

Position listed at: https://www.ohiohistory.org/getattachment/about-us/jobs/Site-Historian.pdf