NAGPRA Collections Specialist

The University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition remission

Dependent education programs

Job summary

The Maxwell Museum of Anthropology at the University of New Mexico seeks a NAGPRA Collections Associate to support NAGPRA documentation and compliance for archaeological collections. You will inventory, process, catalog, and conserve archival materials and update records in the CollectiveAccess database.

You will assist in documentary reviews for NAGPRA compliance, coordinate with the NAGPRA Coordinator, and perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; at least 3 years related experience.
• Degree(s) from an accredited institution may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Inventory, process, catalog, and conservate archival collections at the museum.
• Review museum records to support NAGPRA compliance.
• Compile information from archival records and documentation.
• Update records in the CollectiveAccess database.
• Assist NAGPRA Coordinator with consultation, communication and documentation tasks.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Archival experience

NAGPRA knowledge

Data gathering

Communication skills

Cultural sensitivity

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Scanning software

Job description

The Maxwell Museum of Anthropology at the University of New Mexico seeks a NAGPRA Collections Associate to support NAGPRA documentation and compliance for archaeological collections. You will inventory, process, catalog, and conserve archival materials and update records in the CollectiveAccess database.

You will assist in documentary reviews for NAGPRA compliance, coordinate with the NAGPRA Coordinator, and perform related duties as assigned.