Indigenous Relations Lead, Cultural Partnerships

Montana State University - Office of Student Engagement; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Montana State University - Museum of the Rockies in Bozeman seeks an Indigenous Relations Program Lead to coordinate and advance respectful, reciprocal relationships with Native Nations, Tribal Historic Preservation Officers, Indigenous artists, cultural advisors, contributors, and community partners.

The role reports to the Curator of Cultural History and collaborates across Cultural History, Collections, Education, Exhibits, and Public Programming to support research, documentation, exhibits,

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience coordinating projects, programs, events, meetings, outreach, or communications involving multiple stakeholders.
• 3-5 years of experience working with tribal governments, Indigenous communities, Native student organizations, cultural organizations, community partners, or relationship-based programs.
• Must have knowledge of the tribes within MOR's geographic region.

Responsibilities

• Manage Indigenous relations work fostering reciprocal relationships with Native Nations and Indigenous communities.
• Coordinate Indigenous relations across Cultural History, Collections, Paleontology, Education, Exhibits, and Public Programming.
• Oversee tribal relations to ensure equitable opportunities for all tribes in MOR's region.
• Coordinate tribal visitation support processes, including scheduling, correspondence, and travel logistics.
• Support research, documentation, collections care, and exhibit development related to Indigenous cultural items, histories, and community priorities.

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Tribal relations knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in any field

Job description

Montana State University - Museum of the Rockies in Bozeman seeks an Indigenous Relations Program Lead to coordinate and advance respectful, reciprocal relationships with Native Nations, Tribal Historic Preservation Officers, Indigenous artists, cultural advisors, contributors, and community partners.

The role reports to the Curator of Cultural History and collaborates across Cultural History, Collections, Education, Exhibits, and Public Programming to support research, documentation, exhibits,