The city of Grand Prairie seeks a part-time (up to 20 hours a week) public historian with experience in giving tours of historic museums; curation, creation, installation, display, interpretation and storage of museum exhibits; maintenance and restoration of historic buildings and artifacts; primary and secondary research; maintenance of collections, archives and databases; and outreach, community engagement and promotion.

The purpose of the position is to increase visits to and program attendance at the Grand Prairie Historical Museum by creating a positive experience for customers. In addition, the position provides professional exhibit guidance, is responsible for the operations of the museum and travelling exhibit space, for developing educational programs and museum exhibits that appeal to diverse audiences, and for providing direct customer service.

Hourly Rate: $22.73-$32.96/hour