Employment

Employees of the Oregon Historical Society are engaged in promoting the understanding of how history enriches and helps guide our lives. The staff work to further the institutional mission to “collect, preserve, exhibit, publish, and make available materials of historical character and interest, and collaborate with other groups and individuals with similar aims.” Working toward this common goal is the responsibility of all staff.

The Oregon Historical Society is an equal opportunity employer, and it is our policy to seek and employ the best qualified personnel, to provide opportunity for advancement of employees, and to administer our personnel policies in a manner that will not discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, age, sex, marital or veteran status, national origin, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or any other basis protected by applicable local, state, and federal laws.

If you are interested in applying for current openings, please follow the instructions listed below: THESE INSTRUCTIONS APPLY TO ALL APPLICANTS. There may be additional requirements for some listed positions. Please note that the Oregon Historical Society does not accept unsolicited resumes. Applicants must apply for a specific, listed, position.

Applicants should send:

1. A letter outlining their qualifications for the job
2. A professional resume
3. The names and contact information of 3 professional references. References will not be contacted without permission from the applicant.

Send the above material to: Jobs@ohs.org

Please list the title of the position you are applying for in the Subject line of your email.

After we receive your resume, we may contact you for further information or to arrange an interview. We are not able to respond to inquiries about the status of your application.