NAGPRA Program Assistant

Overview

The State Historical Society of North Dakota is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable NAGPRA Program Assistant to assist the agency in meeting its regulatory responsibilities under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). This position will play a critical role in helping the agency fulfill federal requirements, such as assisting with inventories and summaries, organizing and researching records, and updating related documentation.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in archaeological, ethnographic, and archival collections environments and able to quickly learn and apply data standards with accuracy. This position is an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in museum collections, anthropology, archaeology, cultural resources, or repatriation processes who enjoy focused, detail-driven work. The position reports directly to the NAGPRA Program Specialist. It is full-time, with a 40-hour workweek and no projected end date, and it qualifies for Affordable Care Act (ACA) insurance benefits.

• Conducting detailed reviews of collections to identify cultural items subject to the 2024 NAGPRA regulations, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Preparing, updating, and reconciling NAGPRA inventories and summaries in accordance with regulations and agency procedures.
• Reviewing and updating NAGPRA-related information in the agency's collection management database, Re:
  
  Discovery Proficio, ensuring data accuracy, consistency, and alignment with agency standards.
• Compiling, organizing, and digitizing supporting documentation, including provenance data, archival materials, and acquisition and collection records, to support long-term compliance and increase accessibility for repatriation determinations.
• Researching to resolve gaps in documentation and assist in determining cultural affiliation.
• Ensuring confidentiality and cultural sensitivity in handling all NAGPRA-related information.

• Bachelor's degree in anthropology, archaeology, museum studies, Native American studies, or a closely related field.
• Professional experience in ethnography and archaeology collections, or cultural resource management.
• Demonstrated knowledge of NAGPRA regulations, consultation procedures, and the repatriation processes.

• Master's degree or higher in an above-mentioned related field.
• Experience with federal, state, and Tribal cultural resource laws and policies.
• Familiarity with collections management systems, databases, and collections management procedures.
• Experience assisting with NAGPRA inventories, summaries, and Notices to the Federal Register.
• Knowledge of electronic database management and GIS applications.

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All applications must be submitted via the Career site .gov/careers. Paper submissions are not accepted. Application packages must be submitted online by 11:59 PM Central Standard Time (CST) on the closing date listed on the posting. Application packages must include cover letter, resume, and three work-related references. Applicants will be scored on a 100-point candidate questionnaire to be considered for interviews;

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Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State Historical Society does not provide Sponsor ships.

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The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act. As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. Sect.

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