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The Kentucky Historical Society offers diverse and unique career opportunities. We provide people who love history an opportunity to do important work with people, schools, and organizations throughout Kentucky.

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Vacancy Announcement - Teacher Resources Manager

DESCRIPTION:

The Kentucky Historical Society (KHS) Learning Team seeks a dynamic and highly collaborative colleague to connect Kentucky’s teachers to the diverse history of the Commonwealth. The Teacher Resources Manager provides high-quality educational programming to educators throughout Kentucky by presenting content-rich resources and professional development sessions in multiple formats (in-person, virtual, and off-site) to help teachers address Kentucky Academic Standards. The Teacher Resources Manager also assists in an in-depth, project-based learning experience through the National History Day in Kentucky program.

Through a network of individuals, organizations, and history professionals, the Teacher Resources Manager encourages the use of history to build critical thinking, problem-solving, and participatory skills to become engaged citizens. They serve as a resource to Social Studies educators across the Commonwealth, offering professional and technical assistance to encourage innovation and the use of best practices in history education. 

When done successfully, the work of the Teacher Resources Manager engages people through local history and brings attention to KHS programs and services.  

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Build and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with Kentucky educators
  • Manage programs delivered to the educator audience
  • Administer KHS resources including schedules, budgets, logistics, purchasing, and other deliverables

To see the complete position description, please click HERE.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

  • EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in education, history, or related field; Master’s degree preferred. 
  • EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, or SKILLS: Three (3) years of professional experience in a museum, school, or other history-related institution, preferably developing and conducting educational programs for school audiences. Minimum one (1) in a supervisory position required; ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences; demonstrated success at relationship building in different communities and with diverse stakeholders. Personable nature and a high degree of comfort speaking in front of large audiences and experience facilitating workshops or similar training sessions; basic internet, word processing, database management, spreadsheets, and email competency; working knowledge of principles, initiatives, and standards influencing history education.
  • Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:  Master’s Degree in a related field will substitute for one year of the required experience.
  • SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:  Must maintain a valid driver’s license.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

  • PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  Must be able to remain in a stationary position, sitting or standing, for long periods.  Will need to be able to travel between the Kentucky Historical Society’s three-museum campus sites, all within a 0.25-mile radius in downtown Frankfort.
  • WORK SCHEDULE:  This is a full-time position with a work schedule of Monday-Friday, 37.5 hours per week.  This position must be able to work occasional evening or weekend to help support the mission, programs, and special events of the Kentucky Historical Society.
  • LOCATION:  Incumbents working in this position perform duties in a museum office setting located at the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History in downtown Frankfort, Kentucky. In-state travel is required.
  • PROBATIONARY PERIOD:  This job has an initial probationary period of six (6) months.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

  • This is an unclassified (non-merit) position pursuant to Kentucky Revised Statutes 18A.115(1)(u) within Kentucky state government.  The annual salary for this position is $38,066.16.  Some of the benefits include:
  • Health and life insurance with optional dental and vision insurance
  • Vacation and sick leave (earned at the rate of one day each per month worked)
  • Eleven and one-half day paid holidays each year
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Optional deferred compensation plans

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and current resume via email to khshr@ky.gov. No telephone calls accepted. The deadline for submissions is Friday, March 29, 2024. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. 

For questions about this job opportunity, please contact KHSHR@ky.gov.

ABOUT THE KENTUCKY HISTORICAL SOCIETY:

The Kentucky Historical Society (KHS), formed in 1836, is an agency in Kentucky’s Tourism, Arts, and Heritage Cabinet.  The KHS campus has three sites in historic downtown Frankfort:  The Old State Capitol; the Kentucky Military History Museum; and the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History serving as KHS headquarters with a signature museum, exhibits, library, research facilities, object and archival collections, museum store, and more.  KHS is a Smithsonian Affiliate and has full American Alliance of Museums accreditation.

The Kentucky Historical Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D

 

Vacancy Announcement - KHS Museum Store Manager

The Kentucky Historical Society (KHS) seeks a friendly and detail-oriented individual responsible for the daily operations of KHS’s museum store, The Stewart Home & School 1792 Store. The store is inside the 167,000-square-foot, $30 million Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History. The campus also includes the 1830 Greek Revival Old State Capitol and the Gothic Revival State Arsenal, built in 1850, home of the Kentucky Military History Museum. This position is a unique opportunity to be surrounded by Kentucky’s history in an exciting and ever-changing environment.

For more information about KHS, please visit history.ky.gov.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage the daily operations of the museum store: Greeting and assisting customers with purchases, Organizing and maintaining inventory, Training staff to work in the shop
  • Create and maintain a connection with the public via merchandising: Researching and ordering stock to meet customer needs, Assisting with the development of KHS-branded products for programs and services
  • Assist with the overall functioning of the KHS Visitor Services team as needed: Assisting with front desk needs, Working with other members of KHS with programs, services, and special events

For a complete position description, please click HERE

Minimum Requirements:

  • EDUCATION:  Undergraduate degree preferred in business, retail management, marketing, or related field.
  • EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, or SKILLS:  Four (4) years of experience in customer service, retail management, marketing, or finance will substitute for an undergraduate degree.  Two (2) years of experience with a point-of-sale system is desired.  Basic internet, word processing, database management, spreadsheets, and email use are required.
  • SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:  The ability to work with people of varying ages, backgrounds, and ability levels is required.  Ability to organize files and manage multiple projects from concept to completion in a timely manner.

Working Conditions:

  • PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  Must be able to sit or stand for long periods. Must be able to move around the 1792 Museum Store to assist customers, replace store inventory, set up product displays, and straighten shelves. This requires lifting, reaching high and low, and the occasional use of a step ladder. Must be able to maintain consistent movement between KHS campus sites, all within a .25-mile radius in downtown Frankfort, Kentucky.  
  • WORK SCHEDULE:  This is a full-time position of 37.5 hours per week on a Tuesday through Saturday schedule.  Must be able to work the occasional evening or Monday to provide for the needs of KHS in its programming and services for its museum and special event guests.
  • LOCATION:  The primary office for this position is located in the Kentucky History Center located in downtown Frankfort, Kentucky.  Must be willing to occasionally travel.
  • PROBATIONARY PERIOD:  This job has an initial probationary period of six (6) months.

This is a full-time position located in Frankfort, Kentucky, that reports to the Visitor Services Manager. This is an unclassified (non-merit) position pursuant to KRS 18A.115(1)(u). The annual salary for this position is $34,606.80. Benefits include health and life insurance, optional dental and vision insurance, vacation and sick leave, holiday pay, 401(k), and optional deferred compensation plans.  Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and current resume via email to khshr@ky.gov. No telephone calls will be accepted. The deadline for submissions is April 1, 2024. Late and incomplete applications will not be considered. 

Questions concerning this job opportunity should be addressed to KHSHR@ky.gov.

ABOUT THE KENTUCKY HISTORICAL SOCIETY:

The KHS campus has three sites in historic downtown Frankfort:  the Old State Capitol; the Kentucky Military History Museum; and the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History serving as KHS headquarters with a signature museum, exhibits, library, research facilities, object & archival collections, museum store, and more. KHS is a Smithsonian Affiliate and has full American Alliance of Museums accreditation.

The Kentucky Historical Society is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer M/F/D.