HISTORY AMBASSADOR PROGRAM
The History Ambassador program is designed to be a cohort experience geared towards current university and college students, or those transitioning careers. The Ambassador program is a year-long program for accepted applicants to become more familiar with the Utah Historical Society while working on a program-specific project. Projects will vary year-to-year depending on staff availability to be a mentor to an Ambassador and provide a specific project that can be completed within the year’s time.
The goal of the Ambassador program is to provide paid, in-depth experience for accepted applicants on both the project and organizational levels. This provides an opportunity for participants to get to know our organization deeply and explore potential interests over the course of a year.
- A one-year commitment
- Paid, hourly opportunity ($15/hour)
- Weekly hours dependent on, and flexible with, participants’ schedule (no more than 12 hours per week)
- Requirements from Ambassador include: quarterly blog post, end-of-year project presentation, and more depending on project scope
CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES
Family Membership Activities Ambassador | The Utah Historical Society is seeking a creative and collaborative Ambassador to help create activity packets for family members in UHS’ membership program. These packets are designed for children (8+) and their families to enjoy at home, fostering a fun, independent, and lifelong connection to Utah history through self-directed learning. This is an ideal entry-level opportunity for anyone interested in museum education, public programming, or history communication.
Time Commitment: 10-12 hours per week, flexible per the Ambassador’s needs and schedule. This position ends at the end of June 2027.
Pay: $15/hr
Location: Hybrid
Please send your resume and cover letter expressing interest and qualifications to Brandi Burns, Director of Education & Engagement, [email protected].
Women’s History Ambassador | Working within the Women’s History Initiative, this ambassador will focus on the "Where Women Made History" project to help build a resource that fills gaps in Utah women’s history. The ambassador will conduct outreach to local historical societies and museums as well as identifying and researching people, organizations, events, and locations that highlight women’s many roles in Utah history and their contributions to the state.
Time Commitment: 10-12 hours per week, flexible per the Ambassador’s needs and schedule for up to one year
Pay: $15/hr
Location: Hybrid
Please send your resume and cover letter expressing interest and qualifications to Katherine Kitterman, Women's History Initiative Manager, at [email protected].
