JOB LISTINGS
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The Association's job listings are advertised here. The Association also accepts job postings from Tribes, entities, companies and other organizations. We ask that you provide a donation for our time to post. We can also advertise your job listing on our social media accounts with proper link and information.
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Association Job Postings
OFFICE MANAGER
Join the Association's team as its Office Manager! Read the position description here.
If you are interested in joining our team, please submit your resume, along with a cover letter describing how your skills and experience would make you an excellent team member, and email your application to general@Indian-Affairs.org and address it to Hiring Manager.
Please direct any questions by email to general@Indian-Affairs.org.
Join the Association's team as its Office Manager! Read the position description here.
If you are interested in joining our team, please submit your resume, along with a cover letter describing how your skills and experience would make you an excellent team member, and email your application to general@Indian-Affairs.org and address it to Hiring Manager.
Please direct any questions by email to general@Indian-Affairs.org.
Volunteer opportunities are available!
The Association has volunteer opportunities for public affairs, legal, accounting, and project specific expertise. Be a part of advocacy in Indian Country by donating your time, skills and expertise to changing lives on the ground, preserving culture, and supporting strong Tribal governments.
If you are interested in providing your time, resources or other in-kind services to the Association's efforts, you may include a cover letter describing how you would like to volunteer for the organization, your resume, and other information or work product that you would like to share to general@indian-affairs.org.
The Association has volunteer opportunities for public affairs, legal, accounting, and project specific expertise. Be a part of advocacy in Indian Country by donating your time, skills and expertise to changing lives on the ground, preserving culture, and supporting strong Tribal governments.
If you are interested in providing your time, resources or other in-kind services to the Association's efforts, you may include a cover letter describing how you would like to volunteer for the organization, your resume, and other information or work product that you would like to share to general@indian-affairs.org.
The following positions are with other organizations and not with the Association. Questions should be directed to the contact listed in the job posting.
Job Postings
Tufts University
Position: School of Arts & Sciences - Studies in Race, Colonialism, and Diaspora, Medford, MA
The Department of Race, Colonialism, and Diaspora Studies at Tufts University is seeking an Assistant Professor (tenure-track) in Native American and Indigenous Studies to begin AY 2022-2023. We prioritize applicants with a commitment to and practice of working closely with Indigenous communities within and beyond the university. We seek candidates with a grounded understanding of Indigenous knowledge systems, who center their teaching and research in Native American and Indigenous methodologies, histories, or cultural practices. Research agendas may address the Native Northeast, Native North America, the hemispheric Americas, and/or global contexts. We seek a candidate who will deepen the Department’s methodological diversity. Area of expertise is open, with a focus on interdisciplinary interests that may include: gender & sexuality studies, disability studies, cultural studies, performance studies, science and technology studies, media studies, environmental studies, or the interdisciplinary social sciences. Tufts, as a student-centered research university, values teaching excellence and community engagement in addition to scholarship. Teaching may require in person, hybrid or remote assignments. The candidate’s tenure home would be in the Department of Studies in Race, Colonialism and Diaspora, with the option for a secondary appointment.
For more information, use this link: apply.interfolio.com/93035
Western Resource Advocates
Position: Policy Advisor, Equity and Inclusion - Denver, Boulder, Santa Fe, Phoenix, Salt Lake City or Carson CityPosition Description: Western Resource Advocates (WRA) is seeking an influential and process-oriented advocate to join our Strategy and Equity team as a Policy Advisor, Equity and Inclusion. The Policy Advisor will play a significant role to ensure that conservation objectives equitably reach communities in the Intermountain West, particularly those communities that have been disproportionally impacted by pollution and the climate crisis. Advancing diversity, equity and inclusion is central to Western Resource Advocates’ three-year strategic plan. The policies in which WRA advocates for must not perpetuate inequities in environmental policy, and should serve as an important vehicle for advancing equity in conservation. The Policy Advisor will report to the Vice President for Strategy and Equity, and is responsible for contributing to advancing equity within WRA’s policy, advocacy and partnership practices. This position provides an opportunity to make critical contributions to equitable conservation policy as a key advisor to organizational leadership and policy teams.
For more qualification details or to apply online click HERE.
Buffalo Bill Center of the West
Position: Curator, Plains Indian Museum
Position Description: The Buffalo Bill Center of the West is pleased to announce that we are seeking applicants for the position of Plains Indian Museum Curator. The Plains Indian Museum Curator is not only a conscientious advocate for the physical and cultural integrity of the Plains Indian Museum collections, but a collaborative leader working with ideas, people, and programs in advancing the Center’s mission to “Share the Stories of the American West.” In this exciting role, the Curator represents the Plains Indian Museum in its interactions with the public, tribal communities, partners, researchers, supporters, the Center’s members and its Board of Trustees, and the Plains Indian Museum Advisory Board to build reputation and relationships. The Advisory Board was founded in 1976 as the first museum Advisory Board to include tribal members as representatives.
As part of the Center’s Curatorial team, the position shares accurate, innovative, and engaging information through diverse media including exhibitions, outreach programs, and events, and participates in planning and fundraising for these and other Center initiatives. The Curator serves as the Center’s NAGPRA representative and leads the development and stewardship of the collections with awareness of cultural and spiritual considerations.
The Plains Indian Museum Curator is an advocate for the physical and cultural integrity of the Plains Indian Museum collections as a collaborative leader working with ideas, communities, and programs in advancing the Center’s mission.
For more qualification details click HERE to apply, send cover letter and resume to Human Resources Director Terry Harley at terryh@centerofthewest.org.
Deborah Harding, Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh
Position: Collections Manager II
Position Description: The Collections Manager II, Anthropology is responsible for the physical care, maintenance, and preservation of the Anthropology collection with an emphasis on Ethnography. A portion of this work will be dedicated to innovating and/or implementing modern storage techniques within the collection and increasing the visibility and utility of the collections, in part by making the collections data available in an electronic format. Additional work focused on repatriation is expected. Requests for loans and data will be handled in a timely manner with appropriate documentation. Collaboration with internal and external curators and conservators will be undertaken to propose, develop and apply for grants related to collection care and/or data management. Outreach will include roles within the larger museum community, including development, marketing, and media requests and internal public lectures. Service is expected to be at a high level both within the museum and within the disciplinary community, and professional development activities will be undertaken to further knowledge of collection stewardship.
For more qualification details click HERE.
Apply online HERE.
Maxwell Museum of Anthropology at the University of New Mexico
Position: NAGPRA Coordinator / Senior Collections Manager
Position Description: The NAGPRA Coordinator will work closely with the MMA Director and curatorial staff on activities necessary for the repatriation and disposition of human remains and cultural objects to Native American descendant communities. The NAGPRA coordinator will act as a liaison between the MMA and representatives of Native American Communities, the National NAGPRA program, and other federal and state agencies.
Preferred Qualifications
Benefits Eligible: This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs.
View the full job description HERE
Applications should be submitted through UNM Jobs HERE.
Balboa Park, Museum Of Us
Position: NAGPRA Repatriation Manager
Position Description: The NAGPRA Repatriation Manager is a full-time position supporting priority Cultural Resources Department initiatives related to the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). The primary focus of the NAGPRA Repatriation Manager is to oversee the Museum’s legal compliance with NAGPRA including reviewing museum holdings that are eligible. Through a decolonial practice, lead consultations with Native American/Alaskan Native/Native Hawaiian Nations that supports determinations of cultural affiliation (including but not limited to state-recognized Nations and non-state, local and federally recognized Nations). Write Summary Notices, Notices of Inventory Completion, and Notices of Intent to Repatriate for publication in the Federal Register; and facilitates repatriations of Native American human remains and cultural materials including reburial efforts. This position reports to the Director of Cultural Resources and works collaboratively under the leadership of the Director of Decolonizing Initiatives. The position partners collaboratively with the Cultural Resources team, the Decolonizing Working Group, the Operations and Exhibits team, and the External Communications team.
View the full job description HERE
Applications should be submitted by Sunday August 8th, 2021 via email @ decolonizing@museumofus.org.
Balboa Park, Museum Of Us
Position: Colonial Pathways Repatriation Manager
Position Description: The Colonial Pathways Repatriation Manager is a full-time position supporting Cultural Resources Department priorities around the repatriation of Indigenous cultural resources and ancestral human remains (domestic non-NAGPRA and international).The primary focus of the Colonial Pathways Repatriation Manager is to ensure compliance with the Museum Colonial Pathways Policy view HERE.
This position will complete a comprehensive review of cultural resources holdings, identification of affiliated Indigenous communities (domestic and international), support collaborative consultation, and lead repatriation efforts with associated descendant communities. The Colonial Pathways Repatriation Manger must bring a deep understanding of U.S. domestic laws and international law regarding the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP). The ideal candidate will center collaborative spaces that support and privilege Indigenous needs. This position reports to the Director of Cultural Resources and works collaboratively under the leadership of the Director of Decolonizing Initiatives. The position partners collaboratively with the Cultural Resources team, the Decolonizing Working Group, the Education team, and the Operations and Exhibits team.
View the full job description HERE
Applications should be submitted by Sunday August 13th, 2021 via email @ decolonizing@museumofus.org.
The Association would like to grow its Indian Country job listings! Your job listing will be provided on our website and on our social media for a contribution to our organization. Please contact general@indian-affairs.org for more information. NAGPRA Repatriation Manager
Job Postings
Tufts University
Position: School of Arts & Sciences - Studies in Race, Colonialism, and Diaspora, Medford, MA
The Department of Race, Colonialism, and Diaspora Studies at Tufts University is seeking an Assistant Professor (tenure-track) in Native American and Indigenous Studies to begin AY 2022-2023. We prioritize applicants with a commitment to and practice of working closely with Indigenous communities within and beyond the university. We seek candidates with a grounded understanding of Indigenous knowledge systems, who center their teaching and research in Native American and Indigenous methodologies, histories, or cultural practices. Research agendas may address the Native Northeast, Native North America, the hemispheric Americas, and/or global contexts. We seek a candidate who will deepen the Department’s methodological diversity. Area of expertise is open, with a focus on interdisciplinary interests that may include: gender & sexuality studies, disability studies, cultural studies, performance studies, science and technology studies, media studies, environmental studies, or the interdisciplinary social sciences. Tufts, as a student-centered research university, values teaching excellence and community engagement in addition to scholarship. Teaching may require in person, hybrid or remote assignments. The candidate’s tenure home would be in the Department of Studies in Race, Colonialism and Diaspora, with the option for a secondary appointment.
For more information, use this link: apply.interfolio.com/93035
Western Resource Advocates
Position: Policy Advisor, Equity and Inclusion - Denver, Boulder, Santa Fe, Phoenix, Salt Lake City or Carson CityPosition Description: Western Resource Advocates (WRA) is seeking an influential and process-oriented advocate to join our Strategy and Equity team as a Policy Advisor, Equity and Inclusion. The Policy Advisor will play a significant role to ensure that conservation objectives equitably reach communities in the Intermountain West, particularly those communities that have been disproportionally impacted by pollution and the climate crisis. Advancing diversity, equity and inclusion is central to Western Resource Advocates’ three-year strategic plan. The policies in which WRA advocates for must not perpetuate inequities in environmental policy, and should serve as an important vehicle for advancing equity in conservation. The Policy Advisor will report to the Vice President for Strategy and Equity, and is responsible for contributing to advancing equity within WRA’s policy, advocacy and partnership practices. This position provides an opportunity to make critical contributions to equitable conservation policy as a key advisor to organizational leadership and policy teams.
For more qualification details or to apply online click HERE.
Buffalo Bill Center of the West
Position: Curator, Plains Indian Museum
Position Description: The Buffalo Bill Center of the West is pleased to announce that we are seeking applicants for the position of Plains Indian Museum Curator. The Plains Indian Museum Curator is not only a conscientious advocate for the physical and cultural integrity of the Plains Indian Museum collections, but a collaborative leader working with ideas, people, and programs in advancing the Center’s mission to “Share the Stories of the American West.” In this exciting role, the Curator represents the Plains Indian Museum in its interactions with the public, tribal communities, partners, researchers, supporters, the Center’s members and its Board of Trustees, and the Plains Indian Museum Advisory Board to build reputation and relationships. The Advisory Board was founded in 1976 as the first museum Advisory Board to include tribal members as representatives.
As part of the Center’s Curatorial team, the position shares accurate, innovative, and engaging information through diverse media including exhibitions, outreach programs, and events, and participates in planning and fundraising for these and other Center initiatives. The Curator serves as the Center’s NAGPRA representative and leads the development and stewardship of the collections with awareness of cultural and spiritual considerations.
The Plains Indian Museum Curator is an advocate for the physical and cultural integrity of the Plains Indian Museum collections as a collaborative leader working with ideas, communities, and programs in advancing the Center’s mission.
For more qualification details click HERE to apply, send cover letter and resume to Human Resources Director Terry Harley at terryh@centerofthewest.org.
Deborah Harding, Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh
Position: Collections Manager II
Position Description: The Collections Manager II, Anthropology is responsible for the physical care, maintenance, and preservation of the Anthropology collection with an emphasis on Ethnography. A portion of this work will be dedicated to innovating and/or implementing modern storage techniques within the collection and increasing the visibility and utility of the collections, in part by making the collections data available in an electronic format. Additional work focused on repatriation is expected. Requests for loans and data will be handled in a timely manner with appropriate documentation. Collaboration with internal and external curators and conservators will be undertaken to propose, develop and apply for grants related to collection care and/or data management. Outreach will include roles within the larger museum community, including development, marketing, and media requests and internal public lectures. Service is expected to be at a high level both within the museum and within the disciplinary community, and professional development activities will be undertaken to further knowledge of collection stewardship.
For more qualification details click HERE.
Apply online HERE.
Maxwell Museum of Anthropology at the University of New Mexico
Position: NAGPRA Coordinator / Senior Collections Manager
Position Description: The NAGPRA Coordinator will work closely with the MMA Director and curatorial staff on activities necessary for the repatriation and disposition of human remains and cultural objects to Native American descendant communities. The NAGPRA coordinator will act as a liaison between the MMA and representatives of Native American Communities, the National NAGPRA program, and other federal and state agencies.
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated knowledge and direct experience with compliance procedures and tasks for related to the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act
- Expertise in the archaeology of the Indigenous US Southwest, particularly New Mexico
- Experience conducting consultations with Native American Tribes; strong interpersonal skills in working with diverse communities.
- Demonstrated experience with collection management best practices and standards and work with archaeological collections and associated archival records.
- Demonstrated computer proficiency with museum collections databases, Microsoft Suite. Knowledge of CollectiveAcess software is desirable.
- Demonstrated experience in successful project management, meeting deadlines, and working collaboratively as part of a team of museum professionals.
- Experience supervising curatorial assistants, student employees, and volunteers
- Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.
Benefits Eligible: This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs.
View the full job description HERE
Applications should be submitted through UNM Jobs HERE.
Balboa Park, Museum Of Us
Position: NAGPRA Repatriation Manager
Position Description: The NAGPRA Repatriation Manager is a full-time position supporting priority Cultural Resources Department initiatives related to the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). The primary focus of the NAGPRA Repatriation Manager is to oversee the Museum’s legal compliance with NAGPRA including reviewing museum holdings that are eligible. Through a decolonial practice, lead consultations with Native American/Alaskan Native/Native Hawaiian Nations that supports determinations of cultural affiliation (including but not limited to state-recognized Nations and non-state, local and federally recognized Nations). Write Summary Notices, Notices of Inventory Completion, and Notices of Intent to Repatriate for publication in the Federal Register; and facilitates repatriations of Native American human remains and cultural materials including reburial efforts. This position reports to the Director of Cultural Resources and works collaboratively under the leadership of the Director of Decolonizing Initiatives. The position partners collaboratively with the Cultural Resources team, the Decolonizing Working Group, the Operations and Exhibits team, and the External Communications team.
View the full job description HERE
Applications should be submitted by Sunday August 8th, 2021 via email @ decolonizing@museumofus.org.
Balboa Park, Museum Of Us
Position: Colonial Pathways Repatriation Manager
Position Description: The Colonial Pathways Repatriation Manager is a full-time position supporting Cultural Resources Department priorities around the repatriation of Indigenous cultural resources and ancestral human remains (domestic non-NAGPRA and international).The primary focus of the Colonial Pathways Repatriation Manager is to ensure compliance with the Museum Colonial Pathways Policy view HERE.
This position will complete a comprehensive review of cultural resources holdings, identification of affiliated Indigenous communities (domestic and international), support collaborative consultation, and lead repatriation efforts with associated descendant communities. The Colonial Pathways Repatriation Manger must bring a deep understanding of U.S. domestic laws and international law regarding the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP). The ideal candidate will center collaborative spaces that support and privilege Indigenous needs. This position reports to the Director of Cultural Resources and works collaboratively under the leadership of the Director of Decolonizing Initiatives. The position partners collaboratively with the Cultural Resources team, the Decolonizing Working Group, the Education team, and the Operations and Exhibits team.
View the full job description HERE
Applications should be submitted by Sunday August 13th, 2021 via email @ decolonizing@museumofus.org.
The Association would like to grow its Indian Country job listings! Your job listing will be provided on our website and on our social media for a contribution to our organization. Please contact general@indian-affairs.org for more information. NAGPRA Repatriation Manager
