THPO NAGPRA Assistant Job at Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska
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Tribal Historic Preservation Officer (THPO)/Native American Graves Protection Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) Assistant Reports to: Culture Preservation Director/THPO Salary (Grade): $16.16 (G12-E)
Status: Regular, PT (Non-Exempt) Location: A ngel DeCora Museum located on the Little Priest Tribal College Campus in Winnebago, Ne. Job Purpose & Position Overview Incumbent will assist the Culture Preservation Director/THPO and the NAGPRA/Museum Assistant with all clerical duties, research project, and administrative functions as assigned. Incumbent will help provide tours of the museum, Assist the NAGPRA/Museum with setting up exhibits and changing out the exhibits, assist with tours to patrons that visit the Angel DeCora Museum. Will do research regarding the Winnebago/Ho-Chunk history, traditions, and customs. Willing to learn the Ho-Chunk language. Specific Job Duties/Responsibilities:
Tribal Historic Preservation Officer (THPO)/Native American Graves Protection Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) Assistant Reports to: Culture Preservation Director/THPO Salary (Grade): $16.16 (G12-E)
Status: Regular, PT (Non-Exempt) Location: A ngel DeCora Museum located on the Little Priest Tribal College Campus in Winnebago, Ne. Job Purpose & Position Overview Incumbent will assist the Culture Preservation Director/THPO and the NAGPRA/Museum Assistant with all clerical duties, research project, and administrative functions as assigned. Incumbent will help provide tours of the museum, Assist the NAGPRA/Museum with setting up exhibits and changing out the exhibits, assist with tours to patrons that visit the Angel DeCora Museum. Will do research regarding the Winnebago/Ho-Chunk history, traditions, and customs. Willing to learn the Ho-Chunk language. Specific Job Duties/Responsibilities:
- Demonstrate the Winnebago Tribe’s core mission, vision, and values.
- Assist with organizing Angel DeCora Museum tours.
- Assist the NAGPRA/Museum Assistant with exhibits.
- Assist with the CPD/THPO and Museum/Assistant with Repatriations
- Organize and maintain a filling system documenting WTN history, traditions and historical knowledge.
- Assist with preparing reports, documents, letters,
- Process department/program requests of traditional knowledge and research information.
- Provide additional support (clerical, secretarial & administrative) as required to the Preservation staff as needed.
- Will do research as needed regarding Winnebago/Ho-Chunk history, traditions and language
- Duties listed are only an illustration of various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
- At least one year of office/clerical experience required.
- One or more years’ experience working with Native Americans or Native American organizations preferred.
- Knowledge of the Winnebago/Ho-Chunk history, traditions, and language.
- Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access programs.
- Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Must successfully pass drug and alcohol testing, education, character, and criminal background check.
- Knowledge and understanding of Public Law 93-638: Indian Self-Determination Act, Tribal organizations and funding opportunities.
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and meet driver’s eligibility guidelines for insurance.
- Able and willing to travel.
- Supervisory duties when THPO/Cultural Preservation Director and Curator is out of office
- High School Diploma or G.E.D. is preferred.
- Must attend all department meetings and training courses as required or directed by Culture Preservation Director.
- Normal to light office work which includes the ability to lift up to 10 lbs.
- Regularly required to walk, stand, and sit for extended periods of time and use hands to operate computer keyboard, phone, and various office equipment.
- While performing daily duties, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
- Reading, writing, calculating
- Above average social interaction skills
- Reasoning/Analysis
- Works with minimal to no supervision
- Must possess the ability to read, write, and speak the English language fluently.
- Must be able to continually and effectively employ professional verbal and written communications skills.
- All applicants will comply with 45 CFR 1301, Subpart D, Section 1301.31, C and D, which require all prospective employees to sign a declaration prior to employment regarding all arrests and convictions of child abuse or violent felonies and to comply with PL 101-630 and PL 101-637 regarding criminal records check.
- Submit an application at www.winnebagotribe.com, a resume, cover letter, and two (2) letters of recommendation are required. Applications submitted after the closing date or without proper documents will not be considered.
- If claiming Native American or Veteran preference, please include pertinent documentation.
- Call Human Resources at 402-878-2272 for further information.
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