General Employment Information | Wisconsin Historical Society

Employment Information

Employment Information

General Employment Information | Wisconsin Historical Society

Types of Employment

The Wisconsin Historical Society offers many exciting opportunities for those seeking employment, internships or fellowships, or volunteer positions. We look for employees with a wide range of skills and professional disciplines who will share and help shape our mission - connecting people to the past by collecting, preserving, and sharing stories. Learn more about the types of employment the Historical Society offers:

Select from the links below to learn more about the types of employment the Society offers:

Full-Time Permanent

As an agency of state government, the Wisconsin Historical Society announces permanent civil service positions through the Wisconsin Office of State Employment Relations. These are typically professional positions advertised nationally and include competitive salaries and benefits.

See more about the process at Wisc.Jobs, the official State of Wisconsin Government online system for job announcements, applications and examinations. It also includes other specialized job programs and information.

Employee Benefits and Paid Leave

Wisconsin State Government offers a comprehensive employee benefits package. See the State of Wisconsin Benefits & Paid Leave Summary for details.

Internships

Internships are short-term employment opportunities for students or other individuals who may be looking for experience within a specific line of work. For more information see About Internship Opportunities.

Limited Term Employment (LTE)

Limited Term Employment opportunities are temporary jobs that do not require a civil service examination. These jobs vary in length, but cannot contain more than 1,043 hours within a 12-month period. They offer competitive wages and may include benefits.

Limited Term Employment positions can provide participants with valuable work experience in a specific field of interest. The experience gained in these positions can be a valuable career development tool, and often provides participants with the training and experience that may be helpful in applying for a full-time position with the State of Wisconsin.

Learn more about Limited Term Employment policies for the State of Wisconsin.

Research Fellowships

The Society offers Research Fellowships through the Wisconsin Historical Society Press. For more information see About Research Fellowship Opportunities.

Volunteer Opportunities

There are many opportunities to volunteer in a variety of capacities to suit any interest or skill level. In addition to the programs at the Society headquarters in Madison, our museums and historic sites welcome volunteers from around the state. For more information see About Volunteer Opportunities

Work-Study

Work-study positions are paid positions. Many Madison-area students work for the Society each academic year. The majority of students have been awarded work-study funds as part of a financial aid package from their college or university. For more information see About Work-Study Opportunities.

Our Teams

It takes a talented and passionate staff to collect, preserve, and share history with today’s audiences and future generations. These are some of the teams that you could join:

  • Museums & Historic Sites – roles in history interpretation, collections care, education programming, retail and guest services, facilities maintenance, animal care, and food & beverage service.
  • Libraries, Collections & Archives - our archivists, curators, and librarians collect, preserve and share materials and objects about the history of Wisconsin, the United States and North America. Our collection is among the world’s largest and most comprehensive.
  • Archeology & Historic Preservation team helps people preserve places of enduring value to the state, region, and nation. They include archeologists, educators, maritime preservationists, and opportunities to help preserve burial sites, historic places, and homes.
  • Outreach staff serve the public and 440+ local history affiliates around the state by providing expert professional advice, a speakers bureau, annual local history and historic preservation conference, webinars, and travelling exhibits.
  • Our Education team creates hands-on programs for PK-12 students including field trips, summer camps, and in-school curricula as well as virtual content and educator resources. They also manage Wisconsin’s participation in National History Day.
  • Public Programs staff create educational programs for adults including history talks, webinars, pop up exhibits, hands-on maker activities, and special events. Their roles call for skills in program design and management as well as event planning and evaluation.
  • The WHS Press team publishes award-winning nonfiction books for children and adults, a history textbook, as well as the Wisconsin Magazine of History. Roles are in editing, production, sales, and marketing.
  • Guest Services staff create memorable guest experiences by using their creativity and business skills to manage Retail, e-commerce, online ticketing, and event rentals.
  • Business Services staff in IT, Finance, Facilities, Project Management, and other support services are central to the Society’s operations and the fulfillment of our mission.
  • Marketing, Communications & Fundraising opportunities are available within the nonprofit Wisconsin Historical Foundation.

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Have Questions?

For general queries about employment or volunteer opportunities, please contact: