Project Registrar (51378)

Kiowa Tribe; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 31,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma is seeking a part-time Project Registrar to lead the physical and digital inventory of over 4,000 objects. You will barcode, digitize, and rehousе items, ensuring shelf-to-screen accountability within a climate-controlled archival setting.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED (Bachelor's preferred), and proficiency in data entry. Valid driver’s license and willingness to undergo drug screening and background checks are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; bachelor’s preferred but not required.
• Proficiency in computer data entry and inventory processes.
• 2+ years experience in archival or warehouse inventory acceptable in lieu of degree.

Responsibilities

• Inventory Execution: audit artifacts, update locations and condition reports.
• Physical Rehousing: move artifacts into archival boxes and sleeves with proper shelving.
• Hardware Operation: operate scanners and thermal printer to maintain barcode system.

Skills

Data entry

Attention to detail

Hardware operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree in Museum Studies or History

Tools

Barcode scanners

Thermal printer

Job description

Project Registrar (51378)# Project Registrar (51378)Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma - Carnegie, OK 73015Start Date 10/22/2026End Date 11/05/2026## OverviewSalary Range$34,300.00 Salary/yearPosition TypePart TimeJob Shift8:00am-4:30pm (M-F)Education Level4 Year DegreeCategoryCulture & Traditional## Description**JOB SUMMARY**: The Project Registrar is the technical lead for the physical and digital inventory of over 4,000 objects. They are responsible for “shelf-to-screen” accountability, utilizing specialized hardware to barcode, digitized, and rehouse the collection into new archival units.**RESPONSIBILITIES:*** Inventory Execution: Perform item-level audits of artifacts, updating location data and condition reports.* Physical Rehousing: Execute the transfer of artifacts into acid free boxes, photographs/artwork into mylar sleeves, utilizing the proper archival shelving and storage.* Hardware Operation: Lead operator for scanners and thermal printer to develop and maintain barcode system for inventory.**QUALIFICATIONS:*** Education: High School Diploma or GED required. A Bachelor’s Degree in Museum Studies, History, or a related field is preferred but not required.* Technical Skill: Proficiency in computer data entry.* Equivalent Experience: In lieu of a degree, 2+ years of demonstrated experience in library sciences, archival filing, warehouse inventory management, or tribal records keeping is acceptable.**REQUIREMENTS:*** Must possess a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and be insurable under the Kiowa Tribe’s motor vehicle policy.* Must be willing to submit to and pass drug testing.* Must be willing to submit to a background investigation which reflects a good moral character.* Ability to follow strict archival handling protocols to ensure the safety of fragile organic materials.**PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:*** Requires significant standing, bending, and the ability to lift up to 40lbs (artifact boxes).* Work is completed in a climate-controlled archival storage environment.## E.O.E & Indian Preference**Equal Opportunity Employer**: The Kiowa Tribe does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. **According to the Kiowa Tribe Human Resources Policies and Procedures, the Kiowa Tribe recognizes Kiowa Preference first, other federally recognized tribes second and other races last.** **Indian Preference** applies in accordance with Indian Preference Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC Section 472), BIA Form 4432, Tribal Identification or Certificate Degree of Indian Blood must be submitted with employment application to receive Indian Preference.