Project Historian

Job Title: Project Historian

Job Description:
The Project Historian will be responsible for conducting comprehensive research and developing a detailed administrative history of Congaree National Park to commerate its 50th anniversary. This position requires a deep understanding of historical research methods, excellent writing skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.

Project Duration: May 1, 2025, to April 30, 2027

Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct archival and primary source research at various repositories.
- Perform oral history interviews with up to 16 subjects, including current and former National Park Service (NPS) officials and community leaders.
- Analyze and interpret historical maps, photographs, and other visual materials.
- Prepare a detailed final administrative history report, including maps, tables, and photographs.
- Ensure all work meets the standards of scholarship required for academic histories.
- Participate in regular progress meetings.
- Deliver all documentation and research materials to the National Park Service upon project completion.

Qualifications:
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in historical research and documentation.
- Familiarity with the Chicago Manual of Style and the Harper’s Ferry Center Editorial Style Guide.
- Experience conducting oral history interviews and archival research.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Master's degree in History, Public History, or a related field.
- Experience with projects involving architecturally and historically significant districts.
- Knowledge of the National Historic Preservation Act and NPS standards.

Location: Mix of onsite (at Congaree National Park in Hopkins, SC) and offsite work required:

Onsite work:

- Conducting formal oral history interviews with up to 16 subjects in person.
- Participating in project kick-off meetings and site visits.
- Archival and primary source research at various repositories at Congaree National Park.

Offsite work:
- Writing and preparing the administrative history report.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• Choose your own hours

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• historical research and documentation: 1 year (Required)
• oral history interviews: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Hopkins, SC 29061