JOB TITLE:

CULTURAL RESOURCES SPECIALIST

DEPARTMENT:

Cultural Resources

SUPERVISOR:

Cultural Programs Manager

SALARY:

$97,660 – $136,724

JOB SUMMARY:

The Cultural Resources Specialist supports the objectives of the Cultural Resources Department by developing and maintaining effective working relationships with organizations; local historical societies and libraries; Tribal Citizens; Tribal staff; and consultants. The Cultural Resources Specialist assists in sustaining and advancing the Tribe’s Cultural Resources program through collaboration, coordination, and stewardship of cultural and historical resources.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Research and assists with preparing grant applications to support Cultural Resources projects, activities and programs.
  • Conducts cultural and historic research to support the Tribal Historic Preservation Officer (THPO) in identifying and implementing appropriate protective measures for Sacred Sites.
  • Assists the THPO in coordinating with external agencies to draft and develop cultural interpretation materials, including signage, brochures, social media and other public outreach tools.
  • Assists with the development and delivery of presentations on Tribal history and cultural preservation efforts.
  • Assists with maintaining the Cultural Resources database and provides training to Tribal Citizens on database software to expand content, ensure accuracy and maintain appropriate levels of data security.
  • Supports access to educational, language and cultural resources by assisting Tribal Citizens in person, by phone, by email, and through distance learning requests.
  • Collaborates with local, regional, Tribal library, and archival institutions to ensure best practices in archival protocols, collection standards, and long-term sustainability; participates in annual library and archival conferences for professional development.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

  • Four years’ experience working in Tribal Government, Cultural Resources, Environmental Science, or related field;
  • Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology, Museum Studies, Library Science, Archival Studies, Native American Studies, Environmental Studies, or a closely related field.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

  • Master’s degree in Anthropology, Museum Studies, Library Science, Archival Studies, Native American Studies, Environmental Studies, or a closely related field.
  • Four years’ direct experience working within a Tribal Cultural Resources Preservation Office.
  • Experience with traditional ecological knowledge, including plant identification, gathering, and preparation practices.

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