COLLECTIONS / NAGPRA ASSISTANT
Anthropology Division
University of Nebraska State Museum
Lincoln, Nebraska
DESCRIPTION: Responsible for the preservation of
ethnographic and archaeological objects in the museum’s Anthropology Division.
Duties include monitoring the storage environment and security, conducting
object condition reports, and maintaining appropriate collections documentation
and databases. Other duties include: coordinating incoming and outgoing loans;
processing new acquisitions; supervising visiting researchers; supervising
student workers, interns, and Anthropology assistants; and working with
curatorial and exhibits staff to facilitate preparation, packing, and
transportation of objects for exhibit. Position also assists UNL’s NAGPRA
Coordinator by monitoring environmental conditions and security, maintaining
databases, preparing reports for tribal and National NAGPRA Program inquiries,
and assisting with repatriations.
TERM: 2-year part-time appointment with subsequent
consideration for part-time regular
QUALIFICATIONS - Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in museum
studies or a related field plus two years experience managing museum
collections required. Knowledge of professional practices in object care,
documentation, loans, exhibitions, packing and shipping essential. Strong
written and verbal communication skills, project management skills, and
administrative skills to handle paperwork and meet deadlines necessary.
Preferred: Master’s degree in museum studies preferred. Database experience
preferred. Ethnological collection experience and NAGPRA experience desirable.
REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS to begin Feb. 7, 2014. Open until
filled.
TO APPLY: Resume, cover letter, list of references.
Online application, https://employment.unl.edu/postings/38324
The University of Nebraska is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
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