CULTURAL RESOURCES SPECIALIST

JOB TITLE:

DEPARTMENT:

Cultural Resources

SUPERVISOR:

Cultural Programs Manager

SALARY:

$97,660 – $136,724

JOB SUMMARY:

The Cultural Resources Specialist supports the objectives of the Cultural Resources Department by developing and maintaining effective working relationships with organizations; local historical societies and libraries; Tribal Citizens; Tribal staff; and consultants. The Cultural Resources Specialist assists in sustaining and advancing the Tribe’s Cultural Resources program through collaboration, coordination, and stewardship of cultural and historical resources.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Research and assists with preparing grant applications to support Cultural Resources projects, activities and programs.
Conducts cultural and historic research to support the Tribal Historic Preservation Officer (THPO) in identifying and implementing appropriate protective measures for Sacred Sites.
Assists the THPO in coordinating with external agencies to draft and develop cultural interpretation materials, including signage, brochures, social media and other public outreach tools.
Assists with the development and delivery of presentations on Tribal history and cultural preservation efforts.
Assists with maintaining the Cultural Resources database and provides training to Tribal Citizens on database software to expand content, ensure accuracy and maintain appropriate levels of data security.
Supports access to educational, language and cultural resources by assisting Tribal Citizens in person, by phone, by email, and through distance learning requests.
Collaborates with local, regional, Tribal library, and archival institutions to ensure best practices in archival protocols, collection standards, and long-term sustainability; participates in annual library and archival conferences for professional development.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Four years’ experience working in Tribal Government, Cultural Resources, Environmental Science, or related field;
Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology, Museum Studies, Library Science, Archival Studies, Native American Studies, Environmental Studies, or a closely related field.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

Master’s degree in Anthropology, Museum Studies, Library Science, Archival Studies, Native American Studies, Environmental Studies, or a closely related field.
Four years’ direct experience working within a Tribal Cultural Resources Preservation Office.
Experience with traditional ecological knowledge, including plant identification, gathering, and preparation practices.

HOW TO APPLY:

Apply Now