Top 23 Historian Jobs in Pennsylvania

Architectural Historian I
McCormick Taylor, Inc. —Harrisburg, PA
- Urgently hiring
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Bachelor's degree
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Public History Research Fellow
Bryn Mawr College —Bryn Mawr, PA
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- University
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
8d
Field Scientist
Terracon —Pittsburgh, PA
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
14d
Senior Scientist
Terracon —Harrisburg, PA
- Office
- Master's degree
- Driver's License
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Senior Staff Scientist
Terracon —Pittsburgh, PA
- 5 years
- System design
- Office
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Staff Scientist
Terracon —Pittsburgh, PA
- System design
- Mid-level
- Office
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Project Scientist
Terracon —Harrisburg, PA
- 7 years
- Data analysis skills
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Stewards VISTA:First State National Historical Park Y1
AmeriCorps —Philadelphia, PA
- Full-time
- Public speaking
- English
- Military encouraged
- Health insurance
On Call Archaeological/Cultural Resource Technician
Langan Engineering & Environmental Services —Philadelphia, PA
- $22 - $35 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Microsoft Word
- Construction site
- Laboratory experience
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Tour Guide
US Ghost Adventures —Pottstown, PA
- $40 - $80 an hour
- Part-time
- Public speaking
- Reliable transportation
- Outdoor work
- Flexible schedule
Quick Apply
Environmental Field Scientist - Natural Resources Group
Terracon —Pittsburgh, PA
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
10d
Preservation Services Specialist
Penn State University —University Park, PA
- Part-time
- Background check
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
9d
Program Assistant - Historic Resources
County of Bucks —Bucks County, PA
- $15 an hour
- Evenings as needed
- Computer literacy
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
Staff Geologist
Terracon —Pittsburgh, PA
- Office
- 3 years
- Driver's License
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Senior Staff Geologist - LSI/ESA/Act II
Terracon —Pittsburgh, PA
- 5 years
- Office
- Driver's License
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Organ Preservation Specialist I
CENTER FOR ORGAN RECOVERY AND EDUCA —Pittsburgh, PA
- Full-time
- Surgery
- Driver's License
- Operating room
Quick Apply
SPC Cultural Resources Technician
GAI Consultants Inc —Homestead, PA
- Part-time
- OSHA
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
Quick Apply
SPC Senior Cultural Resources Technician
GAI Consultants Inc —Homestead, PA
- Part-time
- OSHA
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
Quick Apply
Building Substitute - Moravian Academy - Historic Downtown Campus
Moravian Academy —Bethlehem, PA
- Full-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- Education
Quick Apply
5d
Project Geologist
Terracon —Harrisburg, PA
- 7 years
- Master's degree
- Driver's License
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
1d

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Architectural Historian I

McCormick Taylor, Inc. -
Harrisburg, PA

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Job Details

Full-time

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance

Qualifications

Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Mapping using GIS
Bachelor's degree
Historic preservation law in public permitting
GIS software

Full Job Description

Job Description:

Company Overview

McCormick Taylor, Inc. is a full-service professional services consulting firm providing creative design, planning, and environmental solutions to the challenges of everyday life. Since 1946, we’ve focused on our relationships with people—our employees, our clients, and the communities we serve. Our company culture matters because our people matter. We strive to create pathways for career advancement that suit the individual. We embrace the cultural shift toward a greater work-life balance.

Position Summary

McCormick Taylor has an immediate opening for an Architectural Historian I in our Cultural Resources Department. The position will support architectural history and historic preservation projects, including background research, field documentation, historic resource survey forms, and technical report preparation. The ideal candidate will be able to manage multiple assignments, meet deadlines, work effectively in a collaborative team environment, and adapt to a hybrid office/remote work setting. Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, attention to detail, and organizational skills are required.

Job Requirements:

Responsibilities

Provide support to mid- and senior-level architectural history and cultural resources staff.
Assist with field surveys to document buildings, structures, districts, sites, and objects for evaluation under the National Register of Historic Places criteria.
Conduct archival, background, and property-specific research to support property histories, historic contexts, and technical reports.
Take digital photographs during fieldwork in accordance with project and agency documentation standards.
Prepare or assist with the completion of standardized historic resource survey forms and related documentation.
Assist with the preparation of technical reports, resource evaluations, and supporting materials.
Work effectively as part of a project team and communicate clearly with supervisors and other staff.
Complete assigned tasks within established schedules and budgets.

Qualifications

0–2 years of relevant professional, internship, or academic experience in architectural history, historic preservation, history, or a related field.
Bachelor’s degree in History, Architectural History, Historic Preservation, American Studies, or a related field.
Basic understanding of historic preservation laws, regulations, and review processes, including Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.
Strong research, writing, and organizational skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel; experience with Access or other databases is helpful.
Ability to travel for site visits, fieldwork, and project meetings, as needed.
General understanding of GIS and how it is used for mapping project areas, historic resources, and survey data; hands-on GIS experience is helpful but not required.

We value your interest in our organization! At McCormick Taylor, our people are our greatest asset. If you join us, we hope for the opportunity to grow and succeed together. We offer an unparalleled, comprehensive benefits package—including no-deductible medical plans, free vision and dental plans, programs to enhance work-life balance, and flexible and hybrid work schedules.

McCormick Taylor is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strongly supports and celebrates the unique backgrounds of all of our employees and our applicants. Our commitment to inclusion spans age, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, religion, and physical and mental ability. Our focus is on building a culture that promotes, supports, and values the diverse backgrounds and voices of our employees so that everyone feels welcome and can succeed. We strive to build a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve.

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historian jobs in pennsylvania

Architectural Historian I

Public History Research Fellow

Field Scientist

Senior Scientist

Senior Staff Scientist

Staff Scientist

Project Scientist

Stewards VISTA:First State National Historical Park Y1

On Call Archaeological/Cultural Resource Technician

Tour Guide

Environmental Field Scientist - Natural Resources Group

Preservation Services Specialist

Program Assistant - Historic Resources

Staff Geologist

Senior Staff Geologist - LSI/ESA/Act II

Organ Preservation Specialist I

SPC Cultural Resources Technician

SPC Senior Cultural Resources Technician

Building Substitute - Moravian Academy - Historic Downtown Campus

Project Geologist

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