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Historian Part Time Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

You'll serve as both a brand historian and a personal stylist-guiding customers through their journey in an authentic way. You are a dynamic presence on the floor and behind-the-scenes. You thrive in ...

You'll serve as both a brand historian and a personal stylist-guiding customers through their journey in an authentic way. You are a dynamic presence on the floor and behind-the-scenes. You thrive in ...

Registrar

Sacramento, CA · On-site

$56K - $79K/yr

Sacramento, CA Job Type: Part-Time Career Job Number: 017014-26-CCS Department: Convention ... SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED General supervision provided by the City Historian.

Registrar

Sacramento, CA · On-site

$56K - $79K/yr

The Center for Sacramento History seeks a part-time Registrar to support the stewardship and ... SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED General supervision provided by the City Historian.

Historian Part Time information

What is a part-time historian?

Part-time historians are professionals who study, research, and interpret past events, but work less than a standard full-time schedule. They may be employed by museums, universities, government agencies, or research organizations, often balancing their historian duties with other commitments. Their work typically involves analyzing historical documents, writing reports or articles, and sometimes teaching or giving presentations. Part-time roles offer flexibility, making them ideal for those pursuing research interests, further education, or other part-time work.

What are some typical challenges faced by part-time historians in balancing research and other professional responsibilities?

Part-time historians often face the challenge of balancing in-depth research with limited work hours, which can make meeting project deadlines or publication goals more demanding. They may also need to coordinate with full-time colleagues, attend meetings, or contribute to collaborative work on a flexible schedule. Additionally, access to resources such as archives, libraries, or institutional support may be more restricted compared to full-time roles. Despite these challenges, part-time historians can leverage strong time management skills and clear communication to contribute meaningfully to research and historical projects.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a part-time historian, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Part-Time Historian, you need a strong background in historical research, critical analysis, and writing, often supported by a degree in history or a related field. Familiarity with archival research tools, citation management software, and digital databases is typically required. Outstanding attention to detail, curiosity, and effective communication skills help historians interpret sources and share their findings. These skills are vital for producing accurate, insightful historical work and contributing meaningfully to academic or public history projects.
What are the most commonly searched types of Historian jobs in California? The most popular types of Historian jobs in California are:
What cities in California are hiring for Historian Part Time jobs? Cities in California with the most Historian Part Time job openings:
Infographic showing various Historian Part Time job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 3% Part Time, 8% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution.

Historian (Architectural)

US Department of the Interior

Sacramento, CA • On-site

$82K/yr

Full-time, Part-time

Posted 12 days ago


U.S. Department Of The Interior rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

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413th of 844 rated public administrative organizations


Job description

Reclamation is seeking a career professional looking for an opportunity to capitalize on their expertise as a Historian (Architectural). Make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment.
Duty Location: Sacramento, California

Qualifications:

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-08/11/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.

To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST state either "full-time" (or "40 hours a week") or "part-time" with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience. Failure to adequately provide information needed to determine number of hours worked in each position may result in that time not being credited when evaluating qualifying experience. For periods of time that reflect military service, the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the full and/or part-time hours requirement as the service dates will be reflected.

Minimum Qualification Requirements: To qualify for this position, you must meet the following minimum qualifications:

Basic Educational Requirement AND Specialized Experience and/or Education for the series to which you are applying.

Basic Educational Requirements: In addition to the specialized experience requirements for this position, you must meet at least one of the following:

  • A. Degree: history; or related field that included at least 18 semester hours in history. You must submit transcripts. -OR-
  • B. Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major in history, or a major in a related field that included at least 18 semester hours in history, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. You must submit transcripts.

-AND-

To qualify for this position at the GS-11 grade level:
  • Specialized Experience Requirement: you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience: applying cultural resources management policies and procedures to determine and evaluate cultural properties; conducting cultural resources investigations; serving as an advisor or consultant in the area of cultural resources management; managing museum property. You must include hours per week worked. -OR-
  • Education: Successful completion of at least 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D degree or possess a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a field of study that is directly related to the duties of this position. Note: Graduate study in the social sciences or humanities may be credited when study included training in historical research methodology, or the thesis approached the subject from an historical viewpoint and used professional historical research methodology and techniques in its preparation. You must include transcripts. -OR-
  • Combination of education and experience. To combine education and experience, first take the graduate level education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level and divide by 18 semester hours. Then take the number of months of full-time experience and divide by 12 months. Add the percentages together. The total must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. You must include transcripts.

Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education:

This position has a mandatory education requirement.
You must submit a copy of your transcript(s) to support claimed education if substituting education for experience. Transcripts must include your name, school name, grades, credit hours earned, major(s), grade point average or class ranking, and date the degree was conferred, if applicable. A typed list of courses, grades, semester/quarter hours, GPA, etc. will not be accepted. Non-submission may result in being rated not qualified for the position. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work.

Foreign Education: To receive credit for education completed outside the United States, you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs. Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | U.S. Department of Education. https://www.ed.gov/about/initiatives/international-affairs/recognition-of-foreign-qualification

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