About This Role
This position involves performing a variety of semi-technical activities to assist curatorial divisions and administrative offices in connection with operations and cultural programming for the Cultural Center and Museum. The role suits a detail-oriented individual who can work with diverse community members and handle museum procedures.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with elders, school children, community members, researchers, and other interested individuals and groups to help carry out the mission of Himdag Ki: Hek hu, Hemu, Im B I-Ha'ap, the Tohono O'odham Nation Cultural Center and Museum
- Process archival and artifact collections, conduct data entry, gather information for use in educational and administrative reports, newsletters, and other publications, and assist in the production of same
- Assist in multi-media presentations, exhibition development and installation, membership and other services, and other museum-related activities
- Provide assistance to a curatorial division(s) or administrative office(s) as assigned by the Museum Administrator, performing tasks including:
- Perform routine processing and data-entry of archival and artifact collections
- Assist in multi-media presentations to visitors, students, and others
- Assist in the planning and execution of public programs and public outreach
- Assist with activities related to exhibition planning and installation, artists' workshops and museum sponsored events, etc.
- Assist in the administrative areas of information management, development, or public relations
- Perform any combination of the above
- Participate in cross-training to assist in the most effective operation of the Cultural Center and Museum
- Perform other job related duties as assigned and contribute to a team effort
Requirements
- Knowledge of the Tohono O'odham culture, customs, and traditions
- Knowledge of applicable federal, state, tribal laws, regulations and requirements
- Knowledge of museum procedures
- Skill in operating various work-processing, spreadsheets, and database software
- Skill in providing superior customer service to external and internal customers
- Skill in detail and organizational skills
- Ability to multitask
- Ability to interact with different age groups
- Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively both verbally and in writing
- Ability to maintain privileged confidential information
- Ability to work independently and meet strict timelines
- Ability to work extended hours and various work schedules
- Ability to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with other employees and the general public