Also called: Historical Society Director
Leads a state or local historical society, running its museum, archives, programs, and fundraising.
A historical society director plans exhibits, raises money from donors, manages staff and volunteers, and speaks to the community about local history.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Master's degree, about 6 years after high school. Master's in history, public history, or museum studies.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school. Training cost: $60k – $150k.
Majors to look at: History, Public History, Nonprofit Management.
Growing much faster than average (about 8% over 10 years). BLS 2025-35 projection band for SOC 11-9151: Much faster than average (7% or higher).
Low risk for 10 years. AI drafts grants and newsletters; fundraising, leading volunteers and speaking for local history stay human.
Classes: AP US History, Speech and debate, Business CTE class.
Official data: O*NET occupation 11-9151.
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