The Nebraska State Historical Society (NSHS) is seeking an energetic team member to join our Architectural Team to contribute to the documentation, evaluation, and preservation of Nebraska’s historic built environment.

The position is part of the Highway Archeology Program (HAP), which operates within the State Archeology Office (SAO) through a longstanding partnership between NSHS and the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT). HAP supports NDOT in meeting its responsibilities under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).

As an Architectural Historian, you will conduct research and fieldwork throughout Nebraska, identify and document historic buildings and structures, and evaluate their historical significance. You’ll work collaboratively with cultural resource professionals, Tribal representatives, state and federal agencies, and the public.

Salary: $22.909/hour