Temporary Research Associate - Historic Preservation Durant

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma • Calera, OK

12d • $25 • Hybrid

About The Position

This role supports the Historic Preservation This position is a TEMPORARY, grant-funded role for up to 800 hours or until September 30th, 2026. Pay Rate: $25.11 Hourly| HYBRID| Flexible up to 800 hours or until September 30th, 2026 Job Purpose or Objective(s): As the Cultural Research Associate, you will conduct research to learn about and maintain historic and sacred objects that are part of the Choctaw culture. You will report to the Director of Historic Preservation.

Requirements

• BA/BS MS in Anthropology, Museum Studies, or Native American Studies or 4 years of directly related experience in lieu of education
• Proficient in computers, computer programs, and web-based programs
• Willing and Able to learn Laserfiche, ArcGIS, and other products
• Ability to conduct research
• Ability to create and deliver community presentations
• 2 years prior research experience

Responsibilities

• Make contact with museums and institutions, and examine their collections inventories to see if they contain materials from the Choctaw people
• Research, examine and analyze inventories to see if they contain Choctaw human remains, funerary objects, sacred objects, or items of cultural patrimony.
• Enter and maintain information in the appropriate database.
• Locate information about Choctaw place names and historic sites through researching books, manuscripts, historic maps, modern maps, and conducting interviews with Tribal elders and enter this information into The Choctaw Register of Historic Places and the Choctaw Place Names ArcGIS databases.
• Research Choctaw history and culture, publications, and presentations.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees