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Bureau of Indian Affairs; BIA Collections Project Assistant
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Burbank, Los Angeles County, California, 91520, USA
Listed on 2026-05-28
Listing for:
Autry Museum of the American West
Part Time
position Listed on 2026-05-28
Job specializations:
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Research/Development
Research Assistant/Associate, Research Scientist
Job Description & How to Apply Below
POSITION SUMMARY This is a temporary, part-time position (16-28 hours / week), 12 months under the direction of the Archaeology Collections Manager and the Associate Curator of Anthropology. They will primarily be responsible for updating and creating collection records for Bureau of Indian Affairs. This update will be objects as well as related materials held in the Braun Research Library Collection.
They will also assist with the preservation and stabilization of collections in need by re-housing and/or packing items in acid-free and archival quality material, as well as photographing if needed.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Inventory and Rehouse collection items following current standards when needed.
Data entry and database management
Researching and writing institutional history, writing museum collector biographies and summaries
Will work with NAGPRA Specialist and Native Archives Specialist to review and identify relevant NAGPRA and archaeological archives
Assist Archaeologist and Archaeological team with associating archival materials with archaeological objects
OTHER FUNCTIONS Performs other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Current bachelor’s student or recent graduate student in Archaeology, Anthropology, Paleontology, or Geology Knowledge of the history of archaeological reports, photos, and maps.
Deep understanding of Anthropology Demonstrated capability and proficiency with personal computers and software, the Internet and library-relevant information technology.
Have the ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 40 pounds.
Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently.
Additionally, interns will need to have some experience in using Microsoft word, Excel, and the MIMSY database.
Applicants should be creative and organized, energetic, and an effective communicator who is also open to constructive feedback.
WORKING CONDITIONS Requires use of computer, physical mobility and stamina. Involvements: long periods of standing, walking, or sitting; frequent stooping and bending.
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