United States Senate Historical Office
Assistant Historian
Institution Type: | Other |
Location: | District of Columbia, United States |
Position: | Other Professional |
This is professional, scholarly work creating, protecting, preserving, and disseminating historical information about the U.S. Senate. Work includes providing research, writing, and editorial expertise to the Senate Historical Office. The assistant historian conducts short and long-term research projects, edits online and hard copy, provides presentations on a variety of Senate-related topics to the Senate community and the general public, and serves as reference to the Senate, the news media, and the public on historical events and the institutional history of the U.S. Senate. The assistant historian also provides content to the U.S. Senate Web site and @SenateHistory Twitter feed. Work is bound by Senate rules and Secretary of the Senate policies and procedures, but requires independent judgment in setting priorities and handling multiple assignments.
A Ph.D. in United States History is required, as well as three to five years of experience directly related to U.S. history, such as teaching or museum work, as well as the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Knowledge of U.S. political history, the U.S. Congress, and the legislative process.
Skill in researching and writing articles, essays, and reports for general and specialized audiences.
Knowledge of documentary editing.
Demonstrated knowledge of the needs, methods, and techniques of scholarly historical research, including knowledge of print, electronic, and online resources; knowledge of the resources and services of the Library of Congress, National Archives, and other major repositories and how to access them; demonstrated ability to perform research using all methods.
Ability to utilize computer equipment, related software packages, and a familiarity with social media platforms preferred.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to work collaboratively with Historical Office staff as well as historians, curators, and editors of other offices and institutions.
Strong public relations and speaking skills.
Ability to gain top secret security clearance.
Contact: |
Office of Human Resources, Secretary of the Senate, U.S. Senate, 202-224-3625 |
Website: | http://www.senate.gov/employment |
Primary Category: | Political History / Studies |
Secondary Categories: | Government and Public Service Oral History Public History |
Posting Date: | 08/18/2015 |
Closing Date | 09/30/2015 |