Historian

Overview

City Historian — Annual salary: $ to $. The city provides excellent benefits. Final filing date:
March 2, 2026.

• Lead the story of Sacramento: preserving, showcasing, and honoring its history. This role leads the Center for Sacramento History, guiding programs, collections, and stories that connect residents to the city’s past.
• Shape exhibitions, educational programs, research, and digital access while ensuring Sacramento’s history is told in inclusive, meaningful, and engaging ways.
• Partner with community groups, tribal governments, cultural institutions, and universities to ensure historic sites, monuments, and public spaces reflect the full diversity of Sacramento’s story.

• A collaborative, culturally competent leader with strong experience in public history, archives, museums, or related fields.
• Proven management skills and professional credibility.
• A passion for community engagement and inclusive storytelling.

For more information and :

• Maricarmen Peoples — CPS HR Consulting —  — mpeoples

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The City of Sacramento is an equal opportunity employer.