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Employer & IndustryConsulting firms, private sector, governmentIndigenous communities, non-profits, government

Indigenous Consulting involves providing strategic advice and project management services to clients, often across multiple sectors. Indigenous Advisors focus on community engagement, cultural guidance, and supporting Indigenous communities directly. While both roles require understanding Indigenous issues, consulting emphasizes broader project delivery, whereas advisory roles center on community-specific insights.

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Indigenous Affairs Specialist

Indigenous Affairs Specialist

Denver Museum of Nature & Science

Denver, CO

Full-time

Posted 2 hours ago

Job description

The Denver Museum of Nature & Science seeks candidates for the role of Indigenous Affairs Specialist. This role is designed for a strategic advocate and compliance expert who will serve as the primary bridge between the Museum and Indigenous communities. The position oversees legal repatriation mandates underNAGPRA (Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act)while proactively building long-term, reciprocal relationships with both domestic Tribal Nations and international Indigenous communities.

DMNS strivestogo beyondthe legal requirements of NAGPRA by actively collaborating with communities tohonorsource communityviewpoints andrequestsoutside the federalframework.While much of the NAGPRA and repatriationworkis currentlywithin theAnthropologyDepartmentand collections, this position will extend itsexpertisetoother museum collectionsand departmentsas our decolonization practices continue to evolve.

Job Class: Full Time

Hiring Range: $59,000 - $63,000

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, weekends and evenings as needed

Direct Reports: 0

This positionprovideshigh-level support andexpertisetothe staffthroughout theMuseum,including theMuseum's leadership team.Expertisemay berequiredin collections and curatorial work, exhibits, programs, and other areas of the Museum.As part of thissupport, thisrole will co-lead theIndigenous Communities Outreach Team, driving institutional strategy and fostering long-termpartnerships with Tribal Nations and Indigenous stakeholders. This team provides support to the organization to ensure that Indigenous perspectives and traditional knowledge are integrated into the Museum's exhibitions and programming.

We seek a candidate who recognizes that repatriation is a process built on trust, ethical stewardship, and the cultivation of meaningful, long-term partnerships with Indigenous communities. This role requires a "listening-first" approach to ensure that Indigenous voices areessentialpartnersin collections care, programming, and exhibitions at the Museum.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Master'sDegreein Native American Studies, Anthropology, Museum Studies, or a related field. Equivalent lived experience and traditionalknowledgeleadership will beconsidered as an alternative to an advanced degree.
  • 5 years of experience in NAGPRA compliance and/or tribal relations, preferably within a museum or tribal government setting.
Preferred Skills
  • Experience with museum collection management systems (e.g.,EMu).
  • Experience in preserving and caring for sensitive collections, potentially including ancestral remains, funerary objects, or belongings of religious or cultural significance
  • Knowledge of Indigenous protocols and the diversity of tribal governance structures.
  • Exceptional diplomatic skills, including proven ability tofacilitatesensitive and emotionally complex consultations, and to resolve conflicts.
Application Instructions

Applications must include a single merged PDF that contains: (1) a one- to two-page cover letter stating the rationale for interest in this position, and (2) a resume or curriculum vitae with a list of names and contact information of three references.

Please submit your resume by 6:00 p.m. MT on Friday, June 12th. Applications will not be accepted after this time. DMNS reserves the right to close the position prior to this date. Applications may only be accepted electronically via the Museum's website.

Employment Type: Full Time

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