Jobs and Internships
The Georgia Historical Society (GHS) is the premier independent statewide institution responsible for collecting, examining and teaching Georgia history.
GHS is the oldest cultural institution in Georgia and one of the oldest historical societies in the nation. Our world-renowned research center and our statewide headquarters are located in Savannah.
GHS is a member-supported 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, an equal opportunity employer, and provides its employees with industry competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, GHS offers a flexible spending account (FSA), disability insurance, a contributory retirement plan with an employer match, paid holidays, and generous medical, personal, and vacation leave.
Unless otherwise noted in the descriptions of positions that are currently open, links to which are provided below, candidates for employment at GHS must have at minimum an undergraduate degree, preferably in history or related subject. In some cases graduate level coursework or a Master’s degree or Ph.D. may be required.
Current Opportunities
Director of the Research Center
The role of the Director of the Research Center is to lead, plan, manage, and oversee a private library and archival collection and to ensure the provision of high-quality reference services to patrons. The Director of the Research Center works closely with other senior leaders as well as the Executive Vice President and the President to ensure that the work in the library and archives is in keeping with the culture and strategic goals and objectives of the institution.
Communications Coordinator
The Communications Coordinator will support the Communications department in executing and monitoring communications strategies. This role involves creating public relations and marketing materials such as press releases, blog posts, and newsletters. This role also involves tracking and reporting analytics on marketing and communications campaigns and coordinating promotional events. The incumbent will work directly with the Director of Public Relations and Communications and others to increase public awareness of the Georgia Historical Society and its events, programs, publications, and general activities.
Director of Development
The Director of Development is responsible for maintaining the GHS mission and vision through analysis of growth opportunities and acquisition of funding necessary to expand and sustain GHS programs. This person will maintain a high level of understanding of the GHS model and exhibit passion for the GHS mission and oversee development and implementation of annual and campaign-specific fundraising plans designed to obtain philanthropic gifts to advance the GHS research and educational mission.
Program Coordinator
The Program Coordinator is responsible for implementation of and support to programs and other GHS initiatives based on operational needs. This role involves supporting programmatic activities and tracking/reporting program performance within established goals and timelines. The Program Coordinator will work closely with staff, volunteers, partners, and the community to facilitate successful program execution and contribute to the overall impact of the organization.
Education and Outreach Specialist
The Education and Outreach Specialist is responsible for working with Georgia school districts as well as private and home school educators to promote the value of, and encourage the use of, GHS programming, initiatives, and educational resources. This position will work with the program staff including the Education Manager to understand and be able to share programmatic initiatives in a variety of formats for diverse audiences, including various levels of educators and school administrators.
Program Associate
The Program Associate is responsible for working with others to implement GHS membership and educational outreach programs including activities related to K-12 education such as the Georgia History Festival, public lectures, online and in-person workshops, and other programs and events.
Senior Archivist
The Senior Archivist is responsible for GHS archival accessioning, arranging, describing, preserving, cataloging, and making available archival collections and other paper-based materials and objects within the collection of the Georgia Historical Society. This position supervises the work of others and has responsibility for overall workflow, records maintenance, and policy and procedural oversite. In addition, the incumbent is responsible for performing online and local database maintenance. The successful candidate will be an experienced, motivated, and productive professional able to meet the demands and productivity goals of a fast-paced environment.