University of New Mexico

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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