Engagement & Research Associate

Are you passionate about U.S. history and uncovering stories that deserve to be told? The William G. Pomeroy Foundation is seekinga thoughtful and collaborative professional to support and advance our nationwide historical marker grant programs.

As an Engagement & Research Associate, you will play a key role in guiding partners through the marker application process, conducting and evaluating historical research, and helping ensure the accuracy and integrity of publicly commemorated history. This role blends relationship management, research, writing, and program coordination, offering the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on how history is recognized and shared across the country.

This full-time, in-person position is based at our Syracuse, NY headquarters and may include occasional local travel.

• Build and manage relationships with a portfolio of partners, encouraging participation and supporting successful engagement with Foundation programs.
• Serve as a program lead for select Foundation initiatives, guiding applicants through the process frominitialinquiry to marker approval.
• Communicate regularly with applicants,providing clear guidance,setting expectations, andensuringa positive and productive experience.
• Present to external audiences—including community groups, partner organizations, and applicants—to promote programs and explain application processes.
• Contribute to internal presentations,trainings, and team discussions on program updates and engagement strategies.
• Foster connections with organizations and communities across the U.S. to expand awareness and participation.
• Promote inclusive storytelling by supporting efforts to highlight underrepresented histories.
• Collaborate with historians, researchers, and community stakeholders to strengthen applications.
• Partner with the Marketing team to support outreach and engagement efforts.

• Review historicalmarker grant applications to assess whether primary source documentation supports proposed inscriptions.
• Evaluate, interpret, and verify historical records from individuals, organizations, and local governments.
• Guideapplicants inidentifyingand using appropriate primarysources to strengthen submissions.
• Draft, revise, and refine marker inscriptions in collaboration with applicants to meet Foundation standards.
• Exercise sound judgment in balancing historical accuracy, clarity, and interpretive nuance.
• Maintainaccurateandtimelyrecords in the Foundation’s grant management system (Foundant).
• Write and edit descriptions for markers featured on the Foundation’s digital marker map.

• Bachelor’s degree in history (U.S. history emphasis), public history, or a related field; master’s degree preferred.
• 1–3 years of relevant professional experience in research, public history, nonprofit programs, ora related field.
• Experience managing projects, partners, or client relationships is strongly preferred.
• Experience presenting or communicating information to groups is a plus.
• Customer service, institutional advancement, or outreach experience is beneficial.

• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated research skills, including the ability to locateandeffectivelyevaluate primary sources.
• Strong writing and editing skills, particularly for historical narratives.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines with a high degree of accountability.
• Sound judgment and problem‑solving skills.
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365; experience with databases or grant management systems (e.g.,Foundant) is a plus.

• Salary Range: $21.00-$25.00perhour
• Full-timepositionwithbenefits,basedin
  
  Syracuse,NY.

Sendyourcoverletterandresumetojobs,including“Engagement and Research Associate” in the subject line.

The William G. Pomeroy Foundation® is a private grant‑making organization based in Syracuse, NY. Since 2006,we’vebeen helping communities celebrate their local history with premium cast aluminum markers.

Startingwithjust
32markersin

Onondaga

County,NY,we’venowfundedover3,000markers across 49 states.

Our programs span diverse themes, from food history to folklore and transportation, with new initiativesindevelopment.

Tolearnmoreaboutourworkandmission,visitusat wgpfoundation.org .