Job Description

GENERAL STATEMENT:

The Eastern Shoshone Tribe seeks a dedicated and experienced Curator to lead the

preservation, management, and presentation of the Tribe's extensive cultural collections.

The Curator will play a vital role in developing the Tribe's Interpretive Plan, establishing

best practices for collections management, and preparing the collections for eventual

transition to the new Cultural Hub. This role includes collaborating closely with Tribal

leadership, elders, and community members to ensure that the Tribe's history, traditions,

and cultural heritage are accurately and respectfully represented.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: B.A. or higher in Museum Studies, Anthropology, Indigenous Studies,

or a related field.

Experience: Minimum 3 years in collections management, Indigenous cultural

preservation, or museum curation. Prior experience with Indigenous

collections is highly preferred.

Skills:

o Proficiency in collections management software and

digitization tools.

o Strong organizational and documentation skills.

o Knowledge of climate control standards for artifact preservation.

o Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse communities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.Interpretive Plan Development

o Collaborate with consultants, Tribal leaders, and cultural experts to create

an Interpretive Plan that aligns with the Tribe's cultural preservation

goals.

o Engage with the Tribal community to gather input and incorporate

local perspectives, traditions, and stories into the plan.

2.Collections Management

o Lead the comprehensive inventory, cataloging, and condition

assessment of collections housed in the Eastern Shoshone Archives and

Cultural Center. o Ensure collections are documented following best

practices, with particular attention to Indigenous cultural preservation

standards.

Storage and Preservation

o Oversee the rehousing of collections in appropriate archival materials and

manage climate-controlled storage to safeguard artifacts from deterioration.

o Coordinate the safe transfer of collections to secure storage if necessary,

with a focus on climate and humidity control.

4.Community Engagement and Education

o Facilitate community workshops, consultations, and feedback sessions to

involve Tribal members in collections management and interpretive

planning.

o Develop educational programs and exhibits to deepen community

knowledge and connection with the collections.

Digital Access and Virtual Exhibits

o Work with consultants to digitize collections and develop a virtual

museum, increasing accessibility and engagement for Tribal members

and the public.

Equal Opportunity:

The Eastern Shoshone Tribe encourages applications from members of Indigenous

communities, including the Eastern Shoshone Tribe, and from those with a commitment

to cultural preservation and community engagement.

Application Requirements: Submit a complete application with supporting documents to Eastern

Shoshone Tribe, Human Resource Department, P.O. Box 538, Ft. Washakie, WY 82514. Applications

are available online at easternshoshone.org and can be sent via email to [email protected] or

faxed to 307-332-9883 until 4.45 PM on the closing date. Supporting documents: Driver's License,

Tribal ID, High School Diploma/GED, Degree or professional credentials, and other supporting

documents that verify required qualifications. Tribal member/Indian preference applies.

Applicants who have a current application on file, must submit a letter of interest. The letter should address

how you meet each qualification. Telephone calls are not accepted in place of an employment

application or letter of interest.

Applicants being considered for employment must submit to a pre-employment drug screen prior to being

hired. Refusal to take the test will render the applicant ineligible for employment.

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