Job Opportunities


The Texas Historical Commission includes professionals in many disciplines including archeologists, architects, accountants, project design assistants, historians, community development specialists, museum and curatorial professionals, purchasers, communicators, information technologists, and administrative support. At our historic sites, we may also employ museum and education specialists, sales staff, tour guides, graphic designers, administrators, maintenance technicians and supervisors. See the list below for current openings at our Austin headquarters or at one of our historic sites throughout the state. Click on the position title to view the complete posting.

To apply for these positions, you will be directed to the CAPPS Recruit website, Only applications submitted through the CAPPS Recruit website will be accepted and considered.

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***NOTE:  All CAPPS Recruit job postings extend priority of service to veterans.

Position Title THC Number Location Opening Date Status
Assistant State Coordinator, Texas Main Street Program (Program Specialist IV) 23-21R Austin, TX  03/06/2023 Until filled
Educator/Interpreter (Program Specialist II) 23-1600-55 San Felipe, TX 03/21/2023 On hold
Historic Sites Architect (Architect I/II) 23-60 Austin, TX 04/11/2023 Until filled
Chief Budget Analyst (Budget Analyst V) 23-61 Austin, TX 04/12/2023 Until filled
Project Reviewer, Federal and State Review Program (Environmental Protection Specialist III/ IV or Architect I) 23-63 Austin, TX 04/17/2023 Until filled
Historic Sites Purchaser (Purchaser V) 23-64 Austin, TX 05/02/2023 Until filled
Contract Manager (Contract Specialist V) 23-65 Austin, TX 05/04/2023 Until filled
Administrative Assistant, Archeology Division (Administrative Assistant III) 23-66 Austin, TX 05/05/2023 On hold
Archeological Project Reviewer (Archeologist III) 23-67 Austin, TX 05/05/2023 Until filled
Archeological Project Reviewer (Archeologist III) 23-68 Austin, TX 05/05/2023 Until filled
Executive Assistant (Executive Assistant III) 23-69 Austin, TX 05/17/2023 Until filled
Educator/Interpreter (Program Specialist II) 23-1700-70 Marshall, TX 05/26/2023 Until filled

To apply for positions listed above, go to CAPPS Recruit.

THC participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security, with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.