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Volunteers are the heroes of the Nebraska State Historical Society.

So much history, so little time! Your work helps us share access to Nebraska’s stories at our museums and sites, the reference room, and online.

Learn more about volunteering.

Donate to our Collection

Call us before you clean out that attic! Your Nebraska family’s photographs, letters, diaries, documents, home movies, tape recordings, videotapes, and artifacts can help tell our state’s stories.

Please contact us if you have items you might share.

Become a Member

NSHS members support our mission to collect, preserve, and share Nebraska history. Learn how you can help and check out the benefits for each membership level.

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Seasonal Tourism Guide: Chimney Rock (Part-Time)

Seasonal Tourism Guide: Chimney Rock (Part-Time)

Qualifications / Requirements Minimum Qualifications: Experience in public contact OR coursework/training or experience in history, art history, recreation, event planning, or areas related to Nebraska history, geography, or culture. Preferred: Experience in public contact OR coursework/training or experience in history, art history, recreation, event planning or areas related to Nebraska History, geography or culture. Other: Regular and reliable attendance is required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of, or desire to learn, Nebraska's history and culture Ability to interact with the public professionally, work well with people of all ages and abilities Excellent customer service skills, outgoing and friendly personality Dependable; reliable attendance Attention to detail Ability to operate a cash register and make change using the POS system Assist in light general maintenance inside and outside of the museum. This includes cleaning facilities.
Marker Monday: Farm Families Displaced

Marker Monday: Farm Families Displaced

Marker Text In February 1942 U.S. Senator George Norris announced the selection of a central Nebraska site for a new military ordnance plant. On March 25 a condemnation ...
Grants and Procurement Officer

Grants and Procurement Officer

Qualifications / Requirements Minimum Qualifications: Associate degree in public or business administration, accounting, or any discipline related to the work assigned. One year of experience in administrative, business management or technical support work including collecting and interpreting statistical, financial, program, or administrative data; or interpreting laws, rules, regulations, and processes. Experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with the Enterprise system used for state accounting and procurement. Procurement certification from Department of Administrative Services – State of Nebraska. Experience with grant management, including federal grants and related requirements. Other: Regular and reliable attendance is required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge or understanding of grant administration. Ability to manage projects from inception to completion, including timelines, resources, and milestones. Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with all stakeholders. Ability to manage multiple projects with different funding streams and fiscal years concurrently. Ability to understand and apply rules, regulations, guidelines, policies, procedures, and other work directives. Excellent problem-solving skills, including the ability to establish priorities and make decisions, and know when outside expertise is needed. Great attention to detail. Strong organization skills, able to multi-task, and can manage time to meet changing priorities.

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Become a Member

Being a member is the easiest way to be involved in our mission to preserve and share our state’s rich history. Find out how!

Volunteer

Volunteers work with NSHS staff members to support our mission

Start Your Career

Interested in joining the NSHS team? Keep an eye on job listings!

About NSHS

The Nebraska State Historical Society was founded in 1878 by citizens who recognized Nebraska was going through great changes and they sought to record the stories of both indigenous and immigrant peoples. It was designated a state institution and began receiving funds from the legislature in 1883. Legislation in 1994 changed NSHS from a state institution to a state agency. The division is headed by Director Daryl Bohac. They are assisted by an administrative staff responsible for financial and personnel functions, museum store services, security, and facilities maintenance for NSHS.

Explore Nebraska

Discover the real places and people of our past at these NSHS sites.

Upcoming Events

View our new and upcoming events to see how you can get involved.

Become a Member

The work we do to discover, preserve, and share Nebraska's history wouldn't be possible without the support of NSHS members.

NSHS Education

Learn more about the educational programs provided at our museums, sites, and online.

Education Digital Learning Resources

Find games, lists, and more to enhance your history education curriculum.

Latest Hall of Fame Inductee

The Nebraska Hall of Fame was established in 1961 to officially recognize prominent Nebraskans.

Listen to our Podcast

Listen to the articles and authors published in the Nebraska History Magazine with our new Nebraska History Podcast!

Nebraska Collections

NSHS's mission is to collect, preserve, and open our shared history to all Nebraskans.

Our YouTube Video Collection

Get a closer look at Nebraska's history through your own eyes, with our extensive video collections.

Additional Research Resources

NSHS's Research and Reference Services help connect you to the material we collect and preserve.

NSHS Services

Digital Resources

Find all of our digital resources, files, videos, and more, all in one easy-to-search page!

Support The Historical Society

Make a cash donation to help us acquire, preserve, and interpret Nebraska’s history. Gifts to the Nebraska State Historical Society help leave a legacy and may help your taxes, too! Support the work of NSHS.

Volunteers are the heroes of NSHS. So much history, so little time! Your work helps us share access to Nebraska’s stories at our museums and sites, the reference room, and online.