Tribal Museum Administrator Opening

JOB TITLE: CULTURAL/MUSEUM ADMINISTRATOR
SALARY: $73,683.49, PLUS BENEFITS
OPENING DATAE: May 24, 2010 CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled
NOTE: To ensure consideration, apply within the first 10 working days of the opening date. If sufficient qualified applicants apply, the announcement could be closed at that time.
STATUS: Probationary/Permanent, Full-Time HRS/WK: Non-Exempt
DEPARTMENT: Natural Resources/Cultural Center/Museum JOB LOCATION: Topawa, AZ

STATEMENT OF JOB: Accomplishes established objectives by planning, organizing, directing and evaluating all functions required to operate and maintain activities and services provided by the Tohono O'odham Nation’s Cultural Center/Museum. Is responsible for long-range Cultural Center/Museum planning; implementation and maintenance of professional standards and serves as the liaison between with the Executive and Legislative Branches of the Nation’s Government, Cultural Center/Museum Board, advisory groups, other Tribal Museums and the professional museum, archaeology and anthropology communities. The listed tasks are ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and are not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Master’s Degree in Museum Studies, Native American Studies, Anthropology, Archaeology or a related field
2. Seven years experience in museum administration, research and related museum activities.

AND
• Bilingual O’odham/English preferred.
• Valid Arizona Driver’s License (No DUI's or major traffic offenses within the past three (3) years.)
• Must successfully complete and pass a background investigation and fingerprint check

HOW TO APPLY: Submit the following: (1) a signed & completed Tohono O'odham Nation employment application, (2) a signed & completed Authorization to Release Information document, (3) a signed & completed Background/MVR Investigations document, (4) if claiming Indian Preference, submit a certified document of Indian Blood certificate (C.I.B.) OR a copy of Tribal Enrollment Card, (5) current resume, three (3) Letters of Reference, copy of Degree and/or transcripts, MVR-39 Month Report, and copy of current valid Arizona drivers license to the Tohono O'odham Nation's Human Resources Department, P.O. Box 837, Sells, AZ 85634. Call (520) 383-6540, for an application or information. Applications and supporting documents become the property of the Tohono O'odham Nation.

Please keep copies for your own reference.

Preference in filling vacancies will be given to (1) enrolled members of the Tohono O'odham Nation, (2) enrolled members of other nation's or tribes, (3) other candidates. The Tohono O'odham Nation is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities. The Tohono O'odham Nation is an "Alcohol/Drug Free Work Place".