Tennessee History Day Assistantship
The Tennessee Historical Society is seeking a part-time, temporary programs assistant to help with the planning and coordination of Tennessee History Day, Tennessee’s state-wide competition for the NationalHistory Day program. This position will begin in January 2025 and will conclude May 2025, with the possible extension of duties through June 2025. One weekend day of work on Saturday, April 5, 2025,will be required. The successful applicant will also gain knowledge and experience in the day-to-day management of a small, non-profit, history organization. The position is not limited to currently enrolled students. Prior experience with History Day activities, database management, and/or conference planning will characterize the successful applicant. Class credit may be arranged for currently enrolled students for the spring semester.
Dates and Hours Required: This position is located in downtown Nashville, TN, at the Tennessee Historical Society offices in the Rachel Jackson Building, but some hybrid flexibility is possible. An average of 15 hours per week is required, though the workday schedule is flexible to suit the needs of both the assistant and the THS. During the week before competition, the assistant would ideally work as many days as possible from March 31 through April 5, 2025. Several dates during January and February will be especially busy due to contest schedules, but class schedules will always take priority.
Compensation: Base pay is $15 an hour and a parking pass or bus pass is provided.
Duties will include:
1) Communicating with educators and students regarding questions about competition rules, including answering questions about using primary sources and writing bibliographies.
2) Communicating with educators, students, and parents about online registration and paying registration fees.
3) Working with the online student and educator registration system. Training will be provided.
4) Copying, collating, and organizing materials for judges, students, educators, and volunteers for day of competition. Addressing logistical issues on the day of competition.
5) Assisting with Tennessee History Day’s online presence including website and social media updates.
6) Assisting with preparing curriculum materials for educators.
7) Other duties as they arise. May include some work on other projects of the THS.
To Apply: Submit cover letter, resume, and three references (contact info only) by email to Nikki Ward, State Coordinator for Tennessee History Day, at historyday@tennesseehistory.org.
Application deadline is Friday, December 20, 2024.
About Us: The Tennessee Historical Society is a non-profit, membership organization. Established in 1849, the Society’s purpose is “to promote interest in and preservation of all matters relating to the history of Tennessee.” As the oldest continually operating cultural organization in the state, the THS undertakes several activities to fulfill this purpose. Projects include the online edition of The Tennessee Encyclopedia of History and Culture, publication of the Tennessee Historical Quarterly, and Tennessee History Day. In addition to these special projects, we offer regular educational programming including lecture series, reading and discussion groups, and conferences.