TSHA Online is an extensive website dedicated to preserving and promoting the rich history and culture of Texas. It serves as a virtual hub for individuals, researchers, educators, and history enthusiasts seeking reliable information on various aspects of Texas history. With its vast collection of articles, biographies, maps, and photographs, TSHA Online provides detailed insights into the state's diverse historical topics, including Native American tribes, explorations, colonization, wars, economy, politics, arts, and more. The website ensures easy access to Texas history for all, utilizing a user-friendly interface and constantly expanding its content to offer accurate and engaging resources for those interested in exploring the Lone Star State's vibrant past.
news.utexas.eduTSHA has long played a critical role in helping Texans preserve and better understand their past,” said UT Austin President Bill Powers.
Now you can celebrate the history of Texas every day with Texas Day by Day App.appadvice.comWith more than 27,000 articles about Texas history, the Texas State Historical Association's Handbook of Texas is the largest online encyclopedia about all things Texas.
This event offers a range of opportunities for individuals and organizations working in historical, cultural, preservationist, and tourist services.am.tsha.eventsHeld each year since the Association’s founding, TSHA’s Annual Meeting is the largest gathering of its kind for Texas history enthusiasts and professional and independent scholars.
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The Administrative Assistant performs a variety of administrative duties for several departments under the direction of the Administrative Director. This position works directly with accounting, membership, and development managers and may field questions from all other departments. The position is also responsible for processing Legacy of Texas and eBay sales...
Preferred candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university (preferred degree in English and/or History); or minimum four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite and various web browsers.
Duties Include:
• Provides polite and professional front desk presence, directing incoming phone calls to appropriate department or person.
• Responds to email and phone requests for information requiring knowledge of departmental activities.
• Assist the Administrative Director, Director of Corporate Events, and Membership Manager with a variety of tasks as needed including but not limited to mailing, writing, proof reading, and tracking.
• Serves as an internal resource to all departments on projects assigned and administered.
• Maintains and updates TSHA staff calendar.
• Print, copy and fax as needed.
• Sorts incoming mail for distribution to appropriate departments or persons.
• Fulfill orders related to membership, Legacy of Texas, and eBay.
• Assist with newsletter development and research
• Assist with social media and other marketing tasks
• Create and distribute membership emails
• Provides inventory control assistance for Legacy of Texas, TAMU and eBay.
• Completes miscellaneous administrative duties and/or errands that may include pick-ups in the Austin area.
• Completes other related duties as assigned or requested.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree.
Must have prior front office experience.
PC experience using word processing, email and internet applications.
Excellent written, interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work in a team environment, meet deadlines and work on multiple tasks simultaneously.
Professional demeanor.
Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
Compensation:
• Salary will be commensurate with education and/or professional experience.
• Benefits to include accrued vacation and sick leave, generous holiday schedule, 401(k) matching program, generous contribution to health, dental and vision policies, complimentary life insurance policy, ability to purchase increased life insurance policies.
Work Hours:
This is a full-time time, exempt position; hours are between 8:00 AM-5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor Show more details...
JOB OBJECTIVE: The Historic Sites Division’s Chief Education Specialist is an inspired creator of high-quality education, program, and evaluation materials and an enthusiastic talent manager who will oversee the creation and delivery of galvanizing, thought-provoking programs rooted in primary sources and based... on the interpretive frameworks for 37 historic sites. The Chief Education Specialist will be knowledgeable about U.S. and Texas history and committed to new educative strategies to engage visitors across the lifespan, with a focus on teachers and students. Working closely with the Chief Interpretive Specialist and Coordinator of Community Engagement, the DOE will oversee the translation of broad interpretive themes and work with Historic Sites staff on the creation of guidebooks, exhibit material, interpretive programs, and will oversee interpretive training and certification of field educational staff and assist Site Managers in the creation of special events, camps, and fieldwork.
Under the direction of the Assistant Deputy Executive Director for Historic Sites, the Chief Education Specialist in the Historic Sites Division (HSD) at the Texas Historical Commission (THC) is a strategic thinker and experienced planner who performs advanced (senior level) leadership, consultative, and collaborative work. This includes framing the agenda for educational experiences and programs with and for THC Historic Sites across the state. Working in partnership with Division’s Chief Interpretive Specialist, Director of Historic Site Operations, Community Engagement Coordinator, Chief Curator, and Communications Coordinator, and HS Director of Earned Revenue, the Chief Education Specialist influences, coaches, informs, guides, and evaluates learning outcomes of education programs and educational exhibition components for audiences across the lifespan – onsite, offsite, and online. The Chief Education Specialist administers, fully conceives, and updates the agency’s Virtual Learning Portal through the development of content from contributors at historic sites and throughout the agency. Work under general supervision, with latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
23-95 HSD Chief Education Specialist (Education Specialist IV).pdf
Job Vacancy Notice
Position Title:
Chief Education Specialist, Historic Sites Division
Classification Title:
Education Specialist IV
Job Posting Number:
23-95
Salary:
$6,000.00-$6,8000.00/Month
Salary Group/Class#:
B23/0823
FLSA:
Exempt
Opening Date:
06/30/2023
Closing Date:
Until filled
Duration:
Regular, Full-time
Hours/Week:
40
Work Location Address:
Historic Sites Division, 208 East 10th Street, Austin, TX 78701
To apply for this position, please complete the electronic
State of Texas Application for Employment through CAPPS Recruit Show more details...