Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Collections Project Assistant
About The Position
This is a temporary, part-time position (16-28 hours / week), for 12 months under the direction of the Archaeology Collections Manager and the Associate Curator of Anthropology. The assistant will primarily be responsible for updating and creating collection records for Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) objects as well as related materials held in the Braun Research Library Collection. They will also assist with the preservation and stabilization of collections in need by re-housing and/or packing items in acid-free and archival quality material, as well as photographing if needed.
Requirements
- Current bachelor’s student or recent graduate student in Archaeology, Anthropology, Paleontology, or Geology
- Knowledge of the history of archaeological reports, photos, and maps.
- Deep understanding of Anthropology
- Demonstrated capability and proficiency with personal computers and software, the Internet and library-relevant information technology.
- Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 40 pounds.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently.
- Experience in using Microsoft word, Excel, and the MIMSY database.
- Applicants should be creative and organized, energetic, and an effective communicator who is also open to constructive feedback.
Responsibilities
- Inventory and Rehouse collection items following current standards when needed.
- Data entry and database management
- Researching and writing institutional history, writing museum collector biographies and summaries
- Will work with NAGPRA Specialist and Native Archives Specialist to review and identify relevant NAGPRA and archaeological archives
- Assist Archaeologist and Archaeological team with associating archival materials with archaeological objects
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
