Employment Opportunities
Be part of history with a career at the Truman Library Institute. Founded by President Truman, the Institute is the nonprofit, member- and donor-supported partner of the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library & Museum, recently named Missouri’s Best Museum (MSN) and “the new benchmark” for our nation’s 15 presidential libraries operated by the National Archives. We are collaborative, ambitious, committed to excellence and guided by the enduring – and increasingly relevant – legacy of America’s 33rd president. And we are looking for the best and brightest to join our team.
ABOUT THE TRUMAN LIBRARY INSTITUTE
The Truman Library Institute (TLI) is the nonprofit partner of the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum, widely recognized as a crown jewel of our community, a popular historical destination for visitors from across the country, and an important educational resource for the Greater Kansas City and Independence communities. The Truman Library Institute is funded entirely by private philanthropy and supports the Truman Library’s mission to serve as a “classroom for democracy.” Through public programming, fundraising campaigns, membership and donor societies, friend- and fund-raising events, research and scholarship grants, museum marketing, and nationwide communications strategies, the Truman Library Institute successfully engages and fosters support for President Truman’s legacy and library.
Employees enjoy:
• Generous Paid Time Off: Full-time employees enjoy a generous leave package that includes vacation
and sick leave, as well as paid federal holidays.
• Robust Retirement Plan: The Institute invests in the future of its employees and offers a substantial
contribution to retirement savings.
• Salary Commensurate with Experience: compensation for this position will be within the range of $36,000-$51,000.
• Intellectually Stimulating Assignments: Be part of a team that is both thoughtful and spirited,
independent and collaborative. Enjoy access to the Truman Library’s newly renovated museum.
• Commitment to Learning: The Truman Library Institute values lifelong learning and advances
professional development in the form of training, conferences, professional memberships, and other
development opportunities.
• Comprehensive Health Benefits: Health benefits include medical and dental insurance, Flexible
Spending Account (FSA), life insurance and long-term disability.
• Beautiful Work Environment: Located in the cultural heart of Kansas City, the Institute’s offices occupy a beautiful suite of offices on the Rockhurst University campus. Enjoy free covered/secure parking and the opportunity to step onto greenspace to recharge your mind and day.
COMPANY VALUES/STATEMENTS
The Truman Library Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of
race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental
disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment
is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. The Truman Library Institute is an
Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.
TO APPLY
Submit resume, cover letter and a list of three professional references to apply@trumanlibraryinstitute.org.
