Job description
Join the Heritage Hall Institute as a History Researcher in New York City. This role blends rigorous archival work with compelling storytelling to support scholarly publications, public programs, and educational resources.
You will collaborate with historians, educators, and curators to produce rigorous, accessible content that inspires audiences worldwide.
Responsibility
- Design and execute advanced historical research using primary and secondary sources.
- Catalog, analyze, and synthesize archival materials across multiple collections.
- Prepare annotated bibliographies and outlines of research reports for publication and exhibit development.
- Collaborate with curators and educators to translate findings into engaging programs, exhibits, and curricula.
- Support grant writing and reporting with rigorous historiographical evidence.
- Present findings to internal teams and external partners; contribute to public lectures and panel discussions.
Qualification
- Master's degree or PhD in History, Public History, Archaeology, or related field.
- Minimum 3 years of research experience with demonstrated publications, exhibitions, or public programs.
- Strong proficiency in archival research, manuscript analysis, and historiography.
- Experience with citation management and scholarly writing in appropriate style guides.
- Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to translate complex history into accessible content.
- Proficiency with digital research tools, databases, and basic data visualization; GIS is a plus.
- Detail-oriented, with strong project management and collaboration skills.