University of New Mexico
NAGPRA Collections Associate, Archives
Albuquerque, NM, US · Full-time
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About the role
- This is a full-time, 3.5 year term position[CS1], with possibility for renewal.
- Duties and Responsibilities: Assist the Archivist and Collections Manager for Archaeology in inventorying, processing, cataloguing, and preventative conservation of archival collections at the museum.
- Compile information from archival records and documentation.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Collections Manager for Archaeology in the review of museum collection records to support the museum's compliance with NAGPRA.
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
- In addition to the primary work to support the NAGPRA efforts for archival collections, the NAGPRA Collection Associate's will assist in general collections management tasks.
- The Maxwell Museum of Anthropology (MMA) at the University of New Mexico (UNM) seeks a NAGPRA Collections Associate to support the work of the Museum in NAGPRA documentation and compliance for archaeological collections.
Skills
- Update records in the Museum's CollectiveAccess database based on documentation and consultation.
Benefits
- We seek an enthusiastic professional with knowledge or education in the field of archaeology, familiarity with the material culture of the U.S. Southwest, and experience in archival research and processing.
- The successful candidate will be a member of the Museum's collection staff and will join a dedicated team of museum professionals in collections, archives, education, exhibitions, public programs and administration.
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