National History Day in Iowa Assistant… at State of Iowa · Des Moines

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National History Day in Iowa Assistant

The State Historical Society of Iowa (SHSI) is seeking a candidate to be a part-time, seasonal National History Day in Iowa Assistant.

To be considered, all applicants must include a cover letter and resume along with the application submitted through the State of Iowa hiring portal.

Job Description:

The State Historical Society of Iowa is looking for a part-time, seasonal National History Day Assistant to join the Education and Outreach Team. The National History Day Assistant will begin work in February 2027 and will be required to assist with at least five in-person National History Day regional contests in March 2027, the state contest in Ames in April 2027, and work from the State Historical Building in Des Moines as required. Hybrid work will be possible for some non-contest duties.

This position will work collaboratively with the National History Day in Iowa Coordinator to implement Iowa’s National History Day in Iowa program. Pending availability and program needs, assistant may have the opportunity to attend the National History Day National Contest in College Park, Maryland as a part of the Iowa delegation from June 13-17, 2027; attendance at the national contest is not required.

Description of work:

• Support pre-contest registration and preparation, including communication with teachers and students regarding access to projects, login issues, schedules and other contest-related queries.
• Perform post-contest follow-up procedures, including communication with teachers regarding projects, judge comments, and access to evaluations.
• Assist with virtual and in-person judge training and guidance by attending virtual and in-person judge trainings and offering guidance to judges both in-person and electronically
• Assist with at least five regional contests to assist with day-of-event logistics, including set up, student check-in, technology testing, judging student projects, contest administration, and contest wrap-up. Contest dates are March 1 (Davenport), March 3 (Orange City), March 5 (Ottumwa), March 8 (Storm Lake), March 9 (Council Bluffs), March 12 (Cedar Rapids), March 17 (Calmar), March 22 (Cedar Falls), March 24 (Pella). Overnight stays and travel from Des Moines with the National History Day in Iowa team is provided as needed.
• Assist with National History Day in Iowa state contest in Ames on April 27, 2027.
• Contribute to volunteer judge recruitment throughout state through social media, emails, phones, and other forms of communication.

Essential Functions:

• Support National History Day Contest registration and preparation
• Perform post-contest follow-up procedures
• Assist with virtual and in-person judge training
• Assist with in-person regional and state contests
• Contribute to judge recruitment statewide

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There are no minimum qualifications for this position