City Historian Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/boiseid/jobs/newprint/4787247) Apply  City Historian Salary $54,870.40 - $65,148.72 Annually Location Boise City Hall, ID Job Type Full Time Regular Job Number 23 -06972 Department Arts & History Division History Education Opening Date 01/10/2025 Closing Date 1/31/2025 12:00 PM Mountain + Description + Benefits + Questions Summary Statement Are you a historian who loves finding and sharing untold stories with the public? Boise’s Arts & History Department is looking for an engaging, enthusiastic, and professional historian to be the city’s expert on local history. Come join our fast-paced, fun, and collaborative environment! City employees enjoy top-notch zero-premium healthcare, a retirement plan that provides a lifetime annuity, investment matching, a cash-incentive wellness program, public employee student loan forgiveness, paid parental leave, and more. Essential Functions Handles complex issues and problems and refers only the most complex issues to higher-level staff. Is capable of handling basic to complex issues and problems, and provides leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group, as needed. Develops and presents guided tours, educational programs and workshops designed to engage the public and foster appreciation for the city’s heritage. Creates and maintains educational materials and resources. Works with local historical societies, museums and cultural organizations to promote awareness of the city’s history. Works with community partners and constituents on projects, events and exhibitions. Contributes written material to newsletters, social media, city websites and other outreach efforts. Develops and manages rotation of historical exhibits in city facilities, ensuring the inclusion of diverse perspectives and stories. Develops and manages the city’s oral history collection. Conducts oral history interviews, including preparatory research, outreach and follow-up, scheduling, securing signed release forms, recording, transcribing and working with the City Archivist to catalogue interviews for public access. Collaborates with Arts and History team members to design and produce exhibitions and programs aligned with approved interpretive direction for city history and interpretive plans for the city's cultural sites. Aims to engage and educate residents on various aspects of Boise history. Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time. Requirements Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training Bachelor's degree in American history or public history focusing on applied research or a closely related field and four years of experience coordinating public interpretation programs, conducting oral history interviews and developing and implementing exhibits and project ideas, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Knowledge of: United States and western U.S. history; public-facing interpretation and engagement techniques and practices; historical research methods; program management; archiving, documenting and related historical data organizational techniques; computer usage, including related software; public administration, including purchasing, contracting and maintenance, management and supervision of public records; and public outreach and involvement. Ability to: work both independently and collaboratively with diverse stakeholders; exhibit strong organizational skills and attention to detail; organize and manage multiple priorities and exercise sound independent judgment within areas of responsibility; organize multiple ongoing projects, set priorities, meet critical deadlines and follow up on assignments; develop partnerships with individuals and organizations; effectively represent the department and the city in meetings with governmental agencies, community groups, various businesses, professional and regulatory organizations and in meetings with individuals; organize and lead meetings to facilitate public participation; make presentations before large and small groups and prepare clear, concise and accurate reports, correspondence and policy documents; communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance; and perform all essential functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor and/or manager with or without reasonable accommodation. Individuals must be capable of operating vehicles safely and have an acceptable driving record. Preferred Knowledge, Experience, And Training Master’s degree in American history or public history focusing on applied research or a closely related field and five years of applied history experience, including public interpretation programs, conducting oral history interviews and developing and implementing exhibits and project ideas. Familiarity with local history, urban history or western history Licensing And Other Requirements Valid state-issued driver's license. Special Requirements Applicants must be able to pass: City of Boise background check processes which includes a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process Regulation Driving Record Check Working Conditions The physical effort characteristics and working environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical Efforts While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently lifting/carrying up to 10 pounds and occasionally lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds. Also, the employee is rarely pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds. The noise level is occasionally moderate. Work includes sensory ability to talk and hear. Work in this position also includes close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. Employees will sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach and grasp. Position requires hand/finger dexterity. Working Environment The work environment will include inside conditions and outdoor weather conditions. Employees will also drive a vehicle as part of this position. This position works: weekends and evenings as required. Top talent deserves top-notch benefits. The City is among the best in the Treasure Valley when it comes to the benefits and perks we offer our employees. Most positions are eligible for the general benefits listed here; firefighters, police officers, senior managers, command staff, and directors may be offered other benefit plans. Healthcare: + ZERO premium medical coverage option for you and your family + Low-cost dental and vision options. + Post-employment health savings account. Retirement and Investment Plans: + PERSI retirement benefits + 401(k) or 457b pre-tax investment options with employer match. + 457b Roth after-tax investment options with no match WellBeing Program: + Up to $500 cash per year for participants. + Alternative transportation incentives. Paid Leave – City employees receive generous paid leave: + 10 hours of vacation per month, and this increases the longer you stay with the City + 12 paid holidays every year + 8 hours of sick leave per month + 10 weeks Parental Leave Life & Long Term Disability: + Basic Life insurance at no cost to you + Long Term Disability insurance at no cost to you Other optional benefits: + Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts + Supplemental Life Insurance + Supplemental Disability Insurance + Tuition reimbursement + Free local bus pass + Corporate discount programs + AFLAC + Employee Assistance Program for short-term counseling on work, family, finances, and personal issues. 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