History Fair Program Associate Part Time Temp

Position: History Day Program Associate (Part Time, temp)

Department: Chicago Metro History Fair

Reports to: Metro History Fair Manager

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Location: 1601 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60614

Opportunity

The temporary part-time Program Associate helps coordinate Chicago Metro History Day (CMHD), a program of the Chicago History Museum. The job is composed of administration, history education, project management, and direct relations with teachers and students, volunteer judges, and parents. This role combines event coordinator and history educator responsibilities. This role is required to work some nights and weekends according to program needs. This position may be renewed in FY2027 if funds permit.

Core Responsibilities

• In collaboration with the History Learning Specialist and CMHD Manager, the Program Associate may lead classroom visits, field trips, research days, teacher professional development, or curricular development
• Support teachers in administering or teaching the History Day process in their classrooms as needed
• Facilitate on-site student research during Research Days and field virtual research technical support queries
• Coordinatelogisticsfor CMHD in-person events (registration, scheduling, attendee check-in, reporting, etc.)
• Under supervision of the CMHD manager, create, send, and collect invoices and payments from participating schools
• The Program Associate will support History Day event coordination including scheduling, online registration, venue and catering logistics, and coordinating with external partners
• Process History Day projects before, during, and after CMHD competitions
• Coach students on their inquiry-based history projects (research, thesis, analysis, etc.) either individually or with other HD staff in a classroom or workshop setting
• Evaluate student work using a performance assessment rubric
• Manage aspects of the in-person CMHD competitions
• Maintain and update program files and materials
• Work all regional and state History Day contest dates (required), may attend national contest if funds permit
• Participate in other CHM institutional committee, event, special project, or task force work as assigned

The Ideal Candidate Will

• B.A., or beginning graduate work, preferably in history, education, or a closely related discipline
• Ability to communicate well—verbally and in writing—with diverse groups of people 
• High level of proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and database management
• High level of proficiency in doing history research
• Highly organized, efficient, and is detail-oriented
• Knowledge of inquiry-based learning
• Can work on a team and individually
• Possesses problem-solving skills
• Able to lift 25 pounds
• Other beneficial skills may include: photography, knowledge of social media, videography, website or documentary production, proficiency in MS Publisher or Canva, and/or handling presentation equipment (laptops, projectors)
• Commitment to the mission, values, and programs of the Chicago History Museum

This position is hybrid and will require 1-2 days/week of on-site work. Additionally, this position may require off-site work at schools, libraries, and other locations one or more times per week.

Compensation & Benefits

The expected pay for this position is $21 per year/hour. Compensation is determined based on experience, skills, internal equity, and organizational needs. CHM offers a comprehensive benefits package, which may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, retirement plans, and other benefits in accordance with CHM policies.

How to Apply 

To apply, please submit a current resume and a letter of introduction via the Chicago History Museum application link. For best consideration, submit materials by September 28th, 2026

Employment Opportunity Statement 

Chicago History Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations as required by law. All qualified candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.