Jobs
Kansas Historical Society
A state agency, the Historical Society will post job openings here in addition to State of Kansas. The Historical Society employs people in a variety of areas including librarians, archivists, historic preservation specialists, archeologists, museum curators, registrars, exhibits designers, educators, graphic designers, historical editors, historic sites managers, and maintenance and clerical positions.
State Application Instructions
Applications must be made through the State of Kansas Civil Service Job Listings. In addition to the Historical Society, this site also includes other state agencies.
Contact: Vicki Harding, HR Consultant / Office of Personnel Services, Kansas Department of Administration, 915 SW Harrison St. Rm 451-S Topeka, KS 66612, 785-368-6496; vicki.harding@da.ks.gov, admin.ks.gov
Kansas Historical Foundation
The Historical Foundation employs people in fundraising, retail sales, membership development, and clerical positions. The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit foundation that supports the programs of the Historical Society. Job openings will be posted here when available and include information about application procedures. It is not possible to use the State of Kansas Civil Service applications for these positions.
Foundation Application Instructions
When openings are available, please submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to Terry Marmet, director of operations, twmarmet@kshs.org; or mail to KSHS, Inc., 6425 SW 6th Avenue, Topeka KS, 66615-1099. Questions about the position or application process can be directed to Mr. Marmet at 785 272-8681, ext. 209.
- The Kansas Historical Foundation is seeking substitute and seasonal employees to work in the Capitol and Museum Store, give tours of the Capitol and dome, and serve as a gallery monitor at the Kansas Museum of History. We are looking for customer-service oriented, responsible workers. Training will be provided. These staff members will be part of a team of substitute and seasonal employees with a schedule to be set either two or more weeks in advance, or on short notice as needed (like a substitute teacher). Pay is $9 per hour. Positions are open until filled.