Museum Collections & Repatriation Assistant

UC Santa Barbara; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

UC Santa Barbara seeks a Research Associate to support curation and repatriation efforts. You will inventory and document archaeological collections, conduct research for tribal consultation, and compile catalogs and reports for curation and collections management.

Primary duties include documenting acquisition history, maintaining archival records, and supporting rehabilitation of legacy collections. This is a two-year career position with confidentiality requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Anthropology, Native Studies, Museum Studies, or related field.
• Experience with museum databases and cataloging.
• Experience with collections management and archiving.
• Ability to set, organize, and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to collaborate with staff and community members.
• Strong written and verbal communication; maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Inventory and document archaeological collections.
• Conduct research for tribal consultation and repatriation efforts.
• Compile catalogs, reports, and materials for curation and collections management.
• Document acquisition history of UCSB’s collections.
• Maintain archival records and rehabilitate legacy collections.

Skills

Museum databases

Cataloging

Collections management

Task organization

Collaboration

Communication

Discretion and confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology / Native Studies / Museum Studies

Job description

UC Santa Barbara seeks a Research Associate to support curation and repatriation efforts. You will inventory and document archaeological collections, conduct research for tribal consultation, and compile catalogs and reports for curation and collections management.

Primary duties include documenting acquisition history, maintaining archival records, and supporting rehabilitation of legacy collections. This is a two-year career position with confidentiality requirements.