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 🔗THPO Collections Manager

  • Full Time
  • 34725 W Boundary Road Clewiston, FL 33440
  • $80,000 - $100,000/- USD / Year
  • Applications have closed
  • Department: Tribal Historic Preservation Office
  • Job Qualifications:

    Master’s Degree in History, anthropology or related field is required. A minimum of three (3) years of experience in supervising the curation of large archaeological collections is required. A minimum of two (2) years of experience with Native American Graves Protections and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) is highly preferred. A minimum of two (2) years of experience managing a team is preferred. Prior experience working with Tribal governments or conducting Tribal consultation is preferred.
    The incumbent must possess a valid Florida Driver’s License. Demonstrate proficiency utilizing Microsoft software packages. Knowledge of Past Perfect museum software, Electronic Document Management Systems (EDMS) and PowerBI is preferred.
    Demonstrate excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills. The incumbent must be able to travel and work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays.

  • How to Apply:

    Email your resume and CV to samanthawade@semtribe.com.

  • Physical Demands / Work Environment: Typically, the incumbent will be required to use standard computer input (keyboard) and output (desktop monitor) devices. Occasional archaeological field work may be required, which involves long periods of strenuous exertion as well as heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 50 pounds. Driving a company vehicle may be required.
  • Contact Name: Samantha Waun
  • Application Email: samanthawade@semtribe.com
  • Application URL: https://www.semtribe.com/employment---career.html
  • Application Address: Major Billy L. Cypress Building Seminole Tribe of Florida's Big Cypress Reservation 34725 W Boundary Road Clewiston, FL 33440
  • 34725 West Boundary Road, Clewiston, FL 33440, USA

Website Seminole Tribe of Florida

The incumbent in this position is responsible for ensuring that the Seminole Tribe of Florida’s Tribal Historic Preservation Office (THPO) achieves and maintains the highest standard of collection care for the artifacts and archival items within its care. The individual is responsible for all aspects of collection management including cataloging, research, and preservation-related duties. This role also manages the Tribal Cemetery Plot Identification Program and supports NAGPRA-related consultation, compliance, and repatriation activities. The incumbent coordinates with Tribal, state, and federal partners on culturally sensitive issues and provides guidance to THPO leadership on policies and consultation practices.

This position is located on the Seminole Tribe of Florida’s Big Cypress Reservation along Josie Billie Highway.