Registrar/Community Outreach Coordinator

meskwaki; Tama (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Meskwaki Nation in Tama, IA seeks a Registrar/Community Outreach Coordinator to manage the tribal collection records, accessioning, and object descriptions while supporting education programs for the community.

The role requires a History degree with 3–5 years of related experience, knowledge of conservation, and the ability to secure grant funds while promoting Meskwaki language and culture. Travel will be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in History or related field with 3–5 years of related experience.
• Prefer experience with PastPerfect system.
• Knowledge of Meskwaki history, culture, traditions, demographics and politics.
• Knowledge of conservation and restoration techniques of tribal objects and artifacts.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintains records of accession, condition and location of objects in the tribal collection.
• Oversees packing/shipping and handling to conform to insurance regulations.
• Registers and assigns accession and catalog numbers to all objects.
• Composes concise descriptions and records them in files and catalogs.
• Maintains storage and exhibit location records for staff and others.
• Prepares acquisition and annual department reports.
• Develops education programming and outreach for tribal community.

Skills

Excellent writing

Communication skills

Grant writing

Education program development

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in History or related area

Tools

PastPerfect 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 files 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 the environmental conditions in which tribal objects are exhibited and stored.
• Arranges for insurance of objects on load or special exhibition and prepare collection for insurance coverage on entire collection.
• Submit news articles pertaining to Historic Preservation Department activities in the Tribal newsletter.
• Maintain Meskwaki Museum Facebook page.
• Facilitate and develop education programing and outreach for tribal community for maintaining traditional foods, skills, arts, clothing and lost cultural knowledge.
• Partnership with tribal community, state organizations, tribes, educators, conservation and heritage preservation organizations to create programing that promotes an understanding and appreciation for Meskwaki cultural resources.
• Create education materials and curriculum for outreach education of tribal programing.
• Promote the use of the Meskwaki language in tribal community programing.
• Seek out funding of tribal community outreach programing and overall Historic Preservation activities. Fulfilling requirements related to received grants.
• Complete purchase orders, requisition forms and related 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.
• Prefer 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 creating a work plan.
• Ability to work effectively with the tribal community.
• Experience with education settings with lifelong learner 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