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NAGPRACoordinator
“NAGPRA Coordinator at Harvard University. Skills: NAGPRA implementation, consultation, inventory research, report production, collections management. support the Peabody’s implementation of NAGPRA (Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act). Works with sensitive collections and content which requires attentiveness to university and cultural protocols”
What You'll Achieve.
ethical stewardship; fostering relationship building, collaborative dialogue, and diverse perspectives
Industry & Context.
analytical writing and research skills
term appointment, ending December 31, 2028, Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position, Pre-Employment Screening: Identity, Criminal, Education, work schedule and location will be set by the department at its discretion and based upon operational needs, When not working at a Harvard or Harvard-designated location, employees in hybrid positions must work in a Harvard registered state in compliance with the University’s Policy on [Employment Outside of Massachusetts], Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location, Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline such as anthropology, archaeology, Indigenous or American studies, or museum studies, two years professional experience in a museum, archaeological, and/or indigenous heritage or research center, Masters degree will be considered in lieu of experience requirement
Nice to Have
ties to North American Indigenous communities, Knowledge of The Museum System (TMS) or other museum collections management systems and museum cataloguing procedures and descriptive standards, An understanding of historic and contemporary approaches to museum collections and indigeneity and anthropological research practices and methodologies, experience with NAGPRA implementation (consultation and inventory/report production)
What You'll Do.
support the Peabody’s implementation of NAGPRA (Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act)
Works with sensitive collections and content which requires attentiveness to university and cultural protocols
Conducts and coordinates consultation
and report production for implementation of NAGPRA work
Creates materials required for NAGPRA implementation and committees
Facilitates use of the collection for NAGPRA implementation and responds to inquiries about the collection in writing
or during visits and according to NAGPRA implementation requirements
Coordinates with other Museum departments and representatives to facilitate consultation and physical transfer of collections under NAGPRA
Compiles and updates data on NAGPRA implementation
including documenting consultations and correspondence records and outcomes
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Ability to work independently as well as within a team; Coordinates with other Museum departments and representatives
Communication Scope
responds to inquiries about the collection in writing, by telephone, or during visits
Process & Methodology
Ability to manage multiple project timetables
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