Hourly Cultural Resources Research Assistant

Boulder County Parks and Open Space Department is seeking to hire an Hourly Cultural Resources Research Assistant. The Cultural Resources Program within Boulder County Parks & Open Space is seeking to hire an hourly Cultural Resources Research Assistant to support the Latine & Chicano Historic Context Study. This community-centered project focuses on documenting and elevating underrepresented histories, cultural landscapes, and community narratives throughout Boulder County, with a particular emphasis on Latine, Chicano, agricultural labor, migration, and place-based histories connected to public lands and open space properties.

The Cultural Resources Program is committed to equity-centered and anti-racist approaches to preservation and storytelling that recognize the histories, knowledge systems, and lived experiences of historically underrepresented communities.

Work may include a combination of office-based research, archival visits, and field visits to cultural resource sites throughout Boulder County.

This is an hourly, non-benefited position that will work 40 hours per week,
Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm (in-office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday), with some flexibility depending on research and project needs. This position will work remote and out of 5201 St Vrain Rd
, Longmont, Colorado. Under Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guidelines, this position is non-exempt
(eligible for overtime).

Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work.

• Phone Screening:
  Week of August 31st
• First Round Interviews:
  Week of September 7th
• Language Proficiency Test (if applicable):
  Week of September 14th
• Reference Check:
  Week of September 7th

Boulder County employees may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Visit student aid.gov for more information.

Boulder County is looking for well qualified candidates to fill our positions. Any combination of relevant education and experience is encouraged. In this position, we are looking for a minimum of:

2 (two) years
of college-level coursework that includes experience with archival and historical research, Latine and Chicano history, citation review, and editing written materials
OR
An equivalent combination of education, training, and/or relevant experience.

• Applicants must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record
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• A job offer is contingent on passing a background investigation

• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Additional compensation will be provided based on the use of bilingual skills.
• Experience working with archives, historical research, oral histories, or cultural resource documentation
• Familiarity with Chicago-style citations and research documentation practices
• GIS, mapping, or Story Map experience
• Demonstrated understanding of anti-racism, equity, and community-centered approaches to historical research and preservation

• Self-motivated and comfortable managing independent research tasks
• Thoughtful and community-oriented approach to historical work
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Interest in equity-centered, anti-racist, and community-based preservation practices
• Ability to thoughtfully navigate historical materials that may contain bias, omissions, or harmful language
• Cultural humility and ability to work respectfully with diverse communities and knowledge systems
• Strong research, writing, and editing skills
• Attention to detail and ability to verify information across multiple sources
• Ability to summarize complex historical information into clear and accessible writing
• Interest in public history, preservation, cultural resources, oral history, ethnic studies,…