Associate Curator of Indigenous History

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Position Information

Announcement Number

Announcement Number STAFF - VA - 27087

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The Associate Curator of Indigenous History leads Museum of the Rockies’ efforts to thoughtfully and respectfully share the histories, cultures, and contemporary experiences of Indigenous peoples of the Northern Rockies. Working closely with Tribal Nations, advisors, artists, scholars, and museum colleagues, this position will lead the development of MOR’s new long-term Indigenous cultures exhibition, and support related exhibitions, research, collections, educational programs, and community initiatives.

The Associate Curator will cultivate reciprocal relationships with Tribal partners, coordinate culturally appropriate review and permissions, administer the museum’s Indigenous Advisory Board, develop agreements with partner organizations, manage project budgets, and supervise Indigenous Relations Program staff. The successful candidate will be a collaborative and skilled communicator who understands that meaningful relationships and institutional change require trust, accountability, and sustained commitment.

Position Number

Position Number 4C0537

Department

Department Museum of the Rockies

Division

Division Museum of the Rockies

Appointment Type

Appointment Type Professional

Contract Term

Contract Term Fiscal Year

Semester

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FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Union Affiliation

Union Affiliation Exempt from Collective Bargaining

FTE

FTE 1.0

Benefits Eligible

Salary $60,000 - $65,000 annually, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications

Contract Type

Contract Type LOA

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Recruitment Type

Recruitment Type Open

General Statement

Museum of the Rockies ( MOR ) is Montana’s most visited museum. In 2023, MOR served approximately 250,000 visitors and program participants. The museum has an ambitious strategic plan and is in the process of completing a master site plan that will help guide the museum over the next few decades. As part of the museum’s vision, MOR is in the process of designing a new Native history and culture exhibit, Under a Common Sky.

As part of this project, MOR is working with numerous Native Nations from the Northern Rockies. The exhibit is part of a longer-term commitment to building lasting relationships with Native Nations and individuals.

The museum is a college-level division of Montana State University, an independent nonprofit organization, a Smithsonian Affiliate, an accredited AAM museum, and a repository for state and federal fossils. Located on a 34-acre museum site, it includes a 120,000-square-foot-facility, the state-of-the-art Taylor Planetarium, the 220 seat Hager Auditorium, Martin Children’s Discovery Center, and Living History Farm, along with an off-site 553-acre paleontology preserve.

MOR is located in Bozeman, MT, one of the country’s fastest growing and prosperous communities. Nestled into the Northern Rocky Mountains, the community offers bountiful outdoor recreation activities along with a vibrant culture of good food, art, and music.

• Work with the Cultural History team to manage American Indian curatorial projects, including communication with exhibit team members, setting project timelines and achievable outcomes; organizing agendas, and other functions as necessary.
• Function as the project lead on MOR’s new long-term exhibit on Indigenous Cultures of the Northern Rockies, Under a Common Sky, and serve as the key point of contact for exhibit Tribal Advisory Committees.
• Perform research as needed to support museum exhibits and…