Heritage Werks specializes in archival services and heritage communications. They are currently recruiting for a research specialist position in their Content & Communications department. 

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with Heritage Werks Brand Historians and Archivists, as directed, to provide thorough and accurate historical research for Heritage Werks clients.
• Conducts historical research in:
  • Client archives held on-site at Heritage Werks (including clients’ digital archives)
  • Online repositories (including identifying new valuable sources of relevant information, as needed)
  • Local public and academic libraries
  • Distant archives including public and client collections (occasional travel required).
• Writes up research findings using approved templates as appropriate for the assignment, whether in support of a larger research project by a Brand Historian or as a standalone research report.
• Is responsible for citing research sources as directed and for balancing thoroughness of research against time efficiency.
• Assists with administrative duties such as scanning, copying and organizing documents, as needed.
• Additional duties, as assigned.
• Reports to the Director of Content & Communications but may also be supervised in the office on a project basis by Brand Historians or others.

Qualifications

• Academic training in historical research (M.A. in history or similar research-based field such as M.L.S.)
• Strong research skills and proven track record of working successfully with primary and secondary sources, especially in 20th century American history.
• Passionate sports fan with some knowledge of sports history required.
• Archival, library and/or museum experience/training preferred.
• Flexibility and proven ability to shift priorities quickly, as needed.
• Curiosity, patience, creative problem solving and attention to detail.
• Copyediting training a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) required.

Send your resume to Heritage Werks at recruiting@heritagewerks.com.