Research Scholar/ LGBTQ/ History

March 6, 2026

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Historic New England (HNE) seeks applicants for a part-time researcher specializing in LGBTQ+ history in New England to support our Recovering New England’s Voices initiative. This 12 month term-limited position will begin in September 2025, offering up to 20 work hours per week with schedule flexibility. Ideal candidates are scholars who work with New England history, specialize in LGBTQ+ history, and have experience conducting challenging archival research, particularly on oppressed, marginalized, and erased groups. The goal of the research position is to provide Historic New England with a new foundation of knowledge in this subject area to transform the visitor experience at our sites. The position will require creative thinking and problem solving as well as experience with “reading between the lines” or “reading against the grain” of primary sources and narratives. This position resides in a uniquely interdisciplinary setting with the opportunity to work cross- team with Historic New England staff in areas of material culture, archives, preservation, architectural history, and visitor experience. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Conduct primary and secondary research from relevant sources to deepen and broaden our knowledge of the topics, subjects, and stories related to LGBTQ+ communities, particularly as they relate to Historic New England sites. • Identify groups, communities, and/or individuals to whom this research relates and support staff in building potential partnerships and coalitions. • Participate in and contribute to Historic New England’s culture through staff training, blogs and vlogs, and public programs. • Collaborate with the other researchers and staff to incorporate the research products into transformative experiences at our sites. QUALIFICATIONS: • A master’s degree with a research specialty centered in LGBTQ+ history completed before September 1, 2025. • Means of transportation and ability to travel to Historic New England sites, as well as any libraries, archives, and research facilities as needed. • Experience working with archival research, particularly in regard to erased and marginalized histories. • Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a team environment, where communication between and among teams is essential to success. • Valid drivers license and reliable means of transportation. • Strong belief in, and demonstrated commitment to, Historic New England’s mission and values. • Commitment to the highest standards of professionalism, excellence, and Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access (IDEA). Preferred Qualifications • ABD status or a completed PhD. • Experience working with partnership and coalition building with the goals of inclusion, diversity, equity, accessibility, and social justice. • Experience with historic house museums and/or public programming. Other Duties Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Questions or FMI Contact Dr. Alissa Butler at abutler@historicnewengland.org. Historic New England is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Original job Research Scholar/ LGBTQ/ History posted on GrabJobs ©. To flag any issues with this job please use the Report Job button on GrabJobs. Apply tot his job Apply tot his job Apply tot his job

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