African American History Consultant

African American History Consultant

Salary

$46,206.00 - $78,540.00 Annually

Location

Richland County, SC

Job Type

FTE - Full-Time

Job Number

192201

Agency

Department of Archives and History

Opening Date

08/27/2026

Closing Date

10/4/2026 12:00 AM Eastern

Class Code:

AH35

Position Number:

60011953

Normal Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)

Pay Grade

GEN08

Hiring Range - Min.

$46,500.00

Hiring Range - Max.

$48,500.00

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures:

Please complete the online state application to include all current and previous work history and education. Please attach a cover letter and resume. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of the online application.

Veteran Preference Statement

South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

• Description
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Job Responsibilities

• Provides technical assistance to individuals and organizations interested in identifying, documenting and preserving African American historic places through information about the agency's historic preservation programs and research resources, and other organizations as appropriate.
• Plans, implements and participates in outreach and research activities that promote South Carolina's African American historic places, including publications, exhibits, presentations, and workshops.
• Promotes the identification and documentation of African American historic places through historic property surveys, National Register of Historic Places nominations, and state historical marker applications.
• Serves as liaison to the SC African American Heritage Commission, providing project, event and administrative support.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

Bachelor's degree in history, historic preservation, public history or related field, and experience in historical research, writing or a historic preservation field.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Knowledge of African American history and culture.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of historic preservation.
• Ability to conduct historical research in primary and secondary sources.
• Ability to communicate in a clear and effective manner both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with the public and as an Archives and History team member. The position requires initiative, judgment, and tact.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, including the ability to juggle multiple projects and deadlines.
• Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle in South Carolina.
• Willingness to learn new skills such as event and project management.
• Knowledge of website maintenance and social media.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in history, historic preservation, public history or related field, and one year professional experience in public history, historic preservation, or related field. Knowledge of South Carolina history and Southern history.

Additional Comments

Position requires travel around the state, but overnight stays are generally not necessary. This is not a remote work position. Must have or be able to obtain a valid S.C. drivers license.

Benefits for State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

Employer State of South Carolina

Agency Department of Archives and History Address 8301 Parklane Road

Columbia, South Carolina, 29223

Phone 803-896-6160

The language used in this document does not create an employment contract between the employee and the agency. This document does not create any contractual rights or entitlements. The agency reserves the right to revise the content of this document, in whole or in part. No promises or assurances, whether written or oral, which are contrary to or inconsistent with the terms of this paragraph create any contract of employment.