Outreach Specialist, Center for Public History
About the position Responsibilities • Facilitate community outreach related to Underground Railroad historical sites. • Assist with the development of historical site applications for the National Park Service's National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom program. • Conduct research and documentary work on Underground Railroad historical sites. • Work with the Director and/or Assistant Director of Research and Outreach to secure documentation for historical sites. • Generate bibliographies of primary and secondary sources related to the Underground Railroad. • Collect photographic images and conduct oral history interviews with descendants of Freedom Seekers and their allies. • Assist with archival work, social media, and other communication initiatives. Requirements • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in History, Communications, Journalism, or Museum Studies preferred. • At least 16 semester hours in history or a related field from an accredited institution, or three years of relevant experience. • Familiarity with the local history of the Underground Railroad in the tri-state region of OH-KY-WV. • Superb writing and communication skills. • Ability to work independently and collaboratively with team members. • Strong organizational skills to meet deadlines. • Strong interpersonal skills for effective public and coworker interactions. • Experience using Apple- or Windows-based PCs, MS Office products, and Adobe Suite applications. Apply tot his job