Curation Specialist

Skookum Aerospace Manufacturing; Hinesville (GA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

401(k)

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays

Vacation days

Job summary

Tessera is seeking a hardworking and expert Curation Specialist to support Phase I/II archaeological inventories and NRHP evaluations at Fort Stewart, GA. You will manage laboratory artifact analyses, curation facilities, and databases, ensuring accuracy and compliance in a federal environment.

Responsibilities include maintaining archival standards, documenting inventories, digitizing records, and coordinating with the CRM team.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in Anthropology, Archeology, Cultural Resource Management, Historic Preservation, and/or Museum Studies required; training may substitute for experience.
• Expertise in archaeological collections management, artifact analysis, curation, and archival preservation per federal standards (36 CFR Part 79).
• Skilled in artifact inventory management, database administration, records digitization, and collections conservation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed laboratory artifact analyses of materials from Phase I and Phase II investigations.
• Inspect and document curation facilities and maintain monthly/quarterly logs.
• Maintain artifact databases with 95% inventory accuracy between physical and digital records.
• Digitize paper documentation and preserve project paperwork to archival standards.
• Manage annual inventories of artifacts, records, and digital copies for regulatory reporting.
• Archive maps, files, and electronic records with duplicate backups.

Skills

Archaeology

Artifact analysis

Curation

Database management

Regulatory compliance

Project coordination

NRHP evaluations

Job description

Curation Specialist Location: Fort Stewart, GA Type: Exempt Work Schedule: Full-Time Compensation: $85,300-$85,300

Full-Time benefits of a Curation Specialist at Tessera include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Elective 401(k) retirement plan with a 3% employer discretionary contribution after 90-days of employment
• Flexible Spending Accounts for both medical and dependent care
• 11 paid federal holidays
• accrual of 12 paid days of vacation at the start of employment
• paid sick leave
• Potential shared earning bonus
• Tuition assistance is available after 1 year of employment and potential scholarships for qualified dependents
• Professional development, certifications, and training opportunities
• Verizon wireless discount
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and an engaging wellness program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for full-time employees

Tessera is dedicated to “Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities” by hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. We take pride in our purpose-driven culture, our core values - Inclusion, Partnerships, Integrity - and our commitment to providing a safe and respectful work environment to our employees.

Tessera is seeking a hardworking and expert Curation Specialist with a professional attitude.

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• Conduct detailed, standard laboratory artifact analyses of all physical materials recovered during Phase I and Phase II archaeological field investigations.
• Perform routine physical inspections of the installation's curation facilities (the Main Curation Facility at Fort Stewart, the Curation Annex at Fort Stewart, and the Curation Paperwork Annex at HAAF) and document inspections in monthly and quarterly logs.
• Maintain and continuously update the installation's artifact database, verifying and correcting entries to maintain a minimum of 95% accuracy between physical inventory and digital databases.
• Systematically rehabilitate, stabilize, and conserve legacy archaeological collections. This includes cleaning, cataloging, labeling/relabeling physical artifacts, re-bagging and re-boxing into archival-grade storage containers, and digitizing paper documentation.
• Execute and document annual collections inventories (artifacts, records, and digital copies) in response to Army Data Calls and submit results to the CRM Manager for headquarters reporting.
• Catalog, file, and preserve project paperwork, maps, and electronic files to professional archival standards, establishing duplicate backups for all electronic media.
• Maintain the repository, administrative folders, and curation records in a state of constant readiness for no-notice state and federal regulatory compliance audits.
• Assist the FS/HAAF CRM Program with Phase I archaeological inventories and Phase II National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) evaluations in accordance with the ICRMP and under the technical supervision of an SOI-qualified archaeologist.
• Assist the FS/HAAF CRM Program with systematic monitoring of NRHP-eligible sites, implement site protection measures, and provide ARPA investigation support.
• Compile environmental metrics to support annual Army data calls, including internal/external Environmental Performance Assessment System(EPAS) audits and annual Environmental Quality Universal Information Portal (EQUIP) surveys.

Qualifications:

• 8+ years in Anthropology, Archeology, Cultural Resource Management, Historic Preservation, and/or Museum Studies required; specialized vocational, technical, or other formal training may be substituted in part for experience.
• Expertise in archaeological collections management, artifact analysis, curation, and archival preservation in accordance with federal standards, including 36 CFR Part 79 is highly sought.
• Skilled in artifact inventory management, database administration, records digitization, and collections conservation is required.
• Strong knowledge of Cultural Resource Management programs, archaeological surveys, NRHP evaluations, site monitoring, ARPA support activities, and environmental compliance reporting is preferred.
• Proven ability to manage large archaeological collections, ensure regulatory compliance, support inspections and audits, and coordinate with government stakeholders in a federal or Department of Defense environment.

Physical Requirements:

• Employees must have the ability to perform the following physical demands for extended periods of time with or without assistance.
• The physical demands of this position may be reasonably accommodated for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions on a case-by-case basis.
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• May be required to reach, kneel, walk, stand, and use repetitive motion for several hours at a time based on position duties.
• Work may require repetitive motion, reaching, lifting, kneeling, and walking.
• Standing or sitting for several hours at a time, climbing in and out of a vehicle, and up and down stairs may also be required.
• Must have the perseverance to work effectively under pressure for extended periods of time.

Requirements:

• A valid state driver’s license is required with the ability to obtain and maintain coverage by Tessera’s insurance.
• Access to a federal military installation requires a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or an acceptable alternative, such as a U.S. passport or military ID, in accordance with the REAL ID Act. Please visit this website for more information: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain applicable security clearances and installation access.
• A background check and E-Verify will be conducted for this position.

— Date Posted: 11/02/2026

Tessera is a national non-profit, government contractor that is dedicated to “Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities” through hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities.

We take pride in our mission-focused culture, our Core Values, Diversity, Partnership, Commitment, Integrity, and Quality, and our dedication to providing a safe and respectful work environment to our employees.

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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