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 🔗Cultural Resources Curator/Collections Manager

  • Full Time
  • Fort Polk, Louisiana
  • $50,000 - $60,000 USD / Year
  • Applications have closed
  • Job Qualifications:

    Minimum Requirements:
    • B.A. in Anthropology, Archaeology, Historic Preservation, Cultural Resources Management, or closely related field
    • Two years of post-graduation cultural resources experience with curation tasks.
    • Demonstrated knowledge of archaeological laboratory methodologies, archaeological curation procedures, and artifact collections management.
    • Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams) and Adobe Acrobat..

    Preferred Requirements:
    • M.A. in Anthropology, Archaeology, Historic Preservation, Cultural Resources Management, or closely related field.
    • Prior experience in execution of archaeological tasks.
    • Experience in technical reporting.
    • Knowledge of the archaeology of Louisiana or the southeast.
    • Prior experience conducting cultural resource management on military lands.
    • Previous experience being responsible for a Curation Facility in compliance with 36 CFR 79.

  • How to Apply:

    Prospective candidates should apply online through Open Pool at https://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/168359.

    Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications in the announcement to be considered for hire. Apply no later than November 12, 2025 for full consideration.

  • Fort Johnson South, LA, USA

Website Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands (CEMML)

The Curator/Collections Manager will coordinate with the Cultural Resource Manager (CRM) and the Lead Archaeologist (CEMML Supervisor) to ensure program consistency in accordance with Federal regulations.

Duties and responsibilities include the following:

–        Responsible for the maintenance and operation of the Fort Polk Cultural Resources Curation Facility as directed by the CRM.

–        Maintain a facility usage schedule for the Environmental Learning Center Building and for equipment maintenance.

–        Responsible for all artifact processing and laboratory analysis of archaeological artifact collections recovered on Fort Polk lands and ensure that all artifacts and related materials are properly curated in accordance with 36 CFR 79.

–        Assist with execution aspects of the ICRMP activities and projects to include program coordination, fieldwork, and office work in accordance with approved Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).

–        Actively participate in a number of other CR-related activities such as public outreach and education, equipment upkeep, historical research, ICRMP implementation, oral history recording and compilation, site protection, technical reviewing, Regulatory Compliance assistance, Native American Heritage support.

Duties/Responsibilities include:
• Duties and responsibilities include the following:
• Responsible for the maintenance and operation of the Fort Polk Cultural Resources Curation Facility as directed by the CRM.
• Maintain a facility usage schedule for the Environmental Learning Center Building and for equipment maintenance.
• Responsible for all artifact processing and laboratory analysis of archaeological artifact collections recovered on Fort Polk lands and ensure that all artifacts and related materials are properly curated in accordance with 36 CFR 79.
• Assist with execution aspects of the ICRMP activities and projects to include program coordination, fieldwork, and office work in accordance with approved Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).
• Actively participate in a number of other CR-related activities such as public outreach and education, equipment upkeep, historical research, ICRMP implementation, oral history recording and compilation, site protection, technical reviewing, Regulatory Compliance assistance, Native American Heritage support.
• Decision making needs for this position include:
In coordination with the CRM, this position is responsible for decisions pertaining to curation activities at Fort Polk.
• Capable of making independent decisions relating to safety while performing job duties (i.e. not going around a live fire barricade, not climbing metal ladder during a lightning storm, wearing personal protective equipment, and adhering to safety protocols).
• Capable of improvising while conducting job duties to prevent delays (i.e. making temporary repairs to equipment with improvised materials and re-prioritizing daily activities in relation to military activities in the field).
• Prioritize project goals and tasks to achieve an annual work plan/schedule