Registrar/Community Outreach Coordinator

Sac and Fox Tribe of Iowa; Tama (IA); On-site; USD 42,286 - 60,632; Full time

Job summary

The Sac and Fox Tribe of Iowa is seeking a Registrar/Community Outreach Coordinator to manage the tribal collection and develop educational programming. The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in History, understand Meskwaki culture, and possess strong communication skills.

This role requires a commitment to community outreach and an understanding of historical preservation and grant writing. An annual salary range of $42,286-$60,632 is offered.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of related experience in outreach or historical preservation.
• Ability to work effectively with the tribal community.
• Must be able to speak and understand the Meskwaki language.

Responsibilities

• Maintain records of tribal collection objects.
• Develop education programming for the tribal community.
• Manage grant applications and funding requests.

Skills

Program administration

Communication skills

Knowledge of Meskwaki culture

Grant writing

Curriculum development

Education

Bachelor's degree in History or related area

Tools

Past Perfect system

Job description

TITLE: Registrar/Community Outreach Coordinator

DEPARTMENT: Historical Preservation

CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains records of accession, condition and location of objects in the tribal collection.
• Oversees unpacking of acquired objects and packing and shipping of objects to conform to insurance regulations; oversees handling, packing, movement and inspection of all objects entering or leaving the department.
• Registers and assigns accession and catalog numbers to all objects in collection according to established registration system.
• Composes concise description of objects and records descriptions on file cards and in collection catalogs.
• Maintains records of storage, exhibit and load locations of all objects in collection for use of Historic Preservation personnel, insurance representatives and other persons utilizing facilities.
• Periodically reviews and evaluates registration and catalog system to maintain applicability, consistency and operation.
• Prepares acquisition reports for review of administrative staff.
• Prepares report of condition and number of objects in tribal collection for overall annual report for the Historic Preservation Department.
• Evacuates and monitors environmental conditions in which tribal objects are exhibited and stored.
• Arranges for insurance of objects on load or special exhibition and prepares collection for insurance coverage on entire collection.
• Submits news articles pertaining to Historic Preservation Department activities in the Tribal newsletter.
• Maintains Meskwaki Museum Facebook page.
• Facilitates and develops education programming and outreach for tribal community for maintaining traditional foods, skills, arts, clothing and lost cultural knowledge.
• Partners with tribal community, state organizations, tribes, educators, conservation and heritage preservation organizations to create programming that promotes an understanding and appreciation for Meskwaki cultural resources.
• Creates education materials and curriculum for outreach education of tribal programming.
• Promotes the use of the Meskwaki language in tribal community programming.
• Seeks funding for tribal community outreach programming and overall Historic Preservation activities, fulfilling requirements related to received grants.
• Completes purchase orders, requisition forms and related documentation for all departmental supplies and honorariums.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in History or related area and 3 to 5 years of related experience.
• Preference for experience with Past Perfect system.
• Knowledge of Meskwaki history, culture, traditions, demographics and politics.
• Knowledge of the proper care, preservation and restoration of tribal objects and artifacts.
• Knowledge of conservation and restoration techniques of tribal objects and artifacts.
• Knowledge of literature, current publications and activities relevant to artifact preservation.
• Program administration skills to plan and manage a project and create a work plan.
• Ability to work effectively with the tribal community.
• Experience with education settings with lifelong learners of all age groups.
• Basic understanding of curriculum development.
• Experience creating education materials.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Knowledge of investigative research methods.
• Success in grant writing and securing grant funds.
• Must be able to speak and understand the Meskwaki language.
• Must be willing to travel.

SUPERVISION

Supervised by the Historical Preservation Director.

SALARY LEVEL

Annual Salary Range: $42,286-$60,632