NAGPRA Bioarchaeologist and Coordinator

Museum Operations Coordinator II

-       Perform documentation and analysis of osteology collections pursuant to NAGPRA compliance.

-       Update and manage inventories of ancestral human remains and, in collaboration with curators and collections managers, assist with managing summaries and inventories of NAGPRA-eligible objects in FM collections, compile cultural affiliation documents, and prepare Federal notices and communications.

-       Serve as the FM institutional point of coordination for NAGPRA-related inquiries, contribute to developing and maintaining relationships with Tribal Historic Preservation Offices (THPO), and serve as liaison between THPOs, the National NAGPRA program, and various state and federal agencies. Facilitate FM NAGPRA consultations with THPOs and appropriate FM staff. Prepare for repatriations and disposition site visits.

-    Participate in developing and submitting grant proposals and funding requests to support NAGPRA activities.

-      Recruit, employ, train and supervise students, paid assistants and volunteers. In collaboration with curators and collections managers, establish work priorities and supervise all employees assigned to them in support of tasks.

-       Assist with the administration of NAGPRA-related budgets and the purchase of necessary materials and supplies. Coordinate use of materials and supplies across FM collections.

-       As time and funding permits, attend relevant conferences and workshops and serve in relevant committee assignments in professional organizations.

Starting salary is $55,000.00 - $72,900.00, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Master’s degree in an appropriate area; or a bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience.

-     Demonstrated knowledge of, and aptitude for identification of fragmentary human remains and their differentiation from non-human fauna.

-       At least three years of experience in identification, care, analysis and inventory of fragmentary human osteological collections.

-       Experience managing and updating an inventory of osteological and associated collections for NAGPRA compliance.

-       Evidence of a working knowledge of NAGPRA regulations and their implementation.

-       Ability and willingness to understand culture history, Native American archaeological sites, and associated collections of Florida and the southeastern United States from academic/scientific and Indigenous perspectives.

-       Familiarity with Tribal nations of North America, particularly Florida and the Southeast, and ability to successfully navigate interactions requiring collaboration, cultural sensitivity, and confidentiality.

-       Evidence of strong organizational skills and ability to successfully work as part of a team.

-       Evidence of effective written and verbal communication. 

-       Experience with database management.

To be considered you must upload 1) a professional CV or resumé, 2) a cover letter highlighting experience in bioarcheology, human osteological analysis, NAGPRA compliance, collections management, and other professional background, and 3) a list of three professional references.
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
This is a time-limited position.