Part Time Public Historian

Part Time Public Historian

Salary

$22.73 - $32.96 Hourly

Location

Grand Prairie Historic Museum, 1516 W Main St, Grand Prairie, TX 75050, TX

Job Type

Part Time

Job Number

2026-00189

Department

City Managers Office

Opening Date

06/10/2026

Closing Date

8/1/2026 5:00 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Job Summary

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.

Essential Job Functions

• Work at Grand Prairie Historical Museum up to 20 hours a week to allow it to be open to the public, including weekend hours
• Schedule tours for interested parties, be a meeting host location for community organizations and offer support where you can to increase the visitor traffic to the museum.
• Coordinate with the community, historical and genealogical organizations to further enhance, curate and preserve history, museum and collection
• Manage maintenance of Historical Museum, Copeland Home and Bowles Home
• Coordinate Historic Marker Applications from the public
• Coordinate with downtown and other community events
• Expand promotion of museum using social media, community outreach and public appearances.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: A degree or work related experience in Museum Studies, Public History, or closely related field is preferred.
• Experience: One year experience.
• Licenses: Valid Drivers License required

The City offers a full range of benefits for full time employees, including, but not limited to the plans as defined in the Benefits Guide. Summary of Benefits

01

What is the highest level of Education obtained?

• Some high school, no diploma or GED
• High School Diploma/GED
• Some College, no degree
• Technical or Trade School (Did not complete)
• Technical or Trade School (Completed)
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctorate Degree

02

Do you have experience working in a museum or historical organization?

• No experience
• Less than one year
• One to less than three years
• Three years to less than five years
• Five or more years

03

Do you have work related experience in tourism, hospitality and marketing materials?

• No experience
• Less than one year
• One to less than three years
• Three years to less than five years
• Five or more years

04

If yes, please describe your experience.

05

What is your professional experience in marketing materials, publications, news releases, and/or event promotion?

• No experience
• Less than one year
• One to less than three years
• Three to less than five years
• More than five years

Required Question

Employer City of Grand Prairie

Address 300 W. Main Street

Grand Prairie, Texas, 75050

Phone 972-237-8192

Website http://www.gptx.org