Archaeology Collections Lead — Curatorial & Research Support

UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOM; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 15,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Oklahoma in Norman, OK seeks a Curator of Archaeology to manage the SNOMNH Collection of Archaeology and assist the Curator of Archaeology in field work, accessions, loans, and exhibitions.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree (or 48 months museum-related experience) with responsibilities spanning collection care, cataloging, research support, and public programming; occasional weekends and travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Will accept 48 months of museum-related work experience in lieu of the Bachelor's degree.
• 36-48 months of collection-related experience in natural history museum collections preferred.
• Knowledge of NAGPRA compliance preferred.
• Experience with training and supervising personnel (students, interns, volunteers) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages and maintains collections in line with collection stewardship standards.
• Provides care of the collections and records management.
• Identifies, prepares, labels, and catalogs objects for new and existing collections.
• Fills patron requests remotely and in person; gives tours to the public.
• Assists with grant proposal preparation.
• Maintains centralized records of collections.
• Supervises assistants, interns and volunteers.
• Assists with exhibitions and loans; provides curatorial care for incoming/outgoing loans.
• Conducts collection-related research as directed.
• Handles special projects like exhibit content and catalog improvements.
• Coordinates outreach programs and educational activities; may give division tours and lectures.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

University of Oklahoma in Norman, OK seeks a Curator of Archaeology to manage the SNOMNH Collection of Archaeology and assist the Curator of Archaeology in field work, accessions, loans, and exhibitions.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree (or 48 months museum-related experience) with responsibilities spanning collection care, cataloging, research support, and public programming; occasional weekends and travel may be required.