TITLE: Registrar/Community Outreach Coordinator DEPARTMENT: Historical Preservation CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:-Maintains records of accession, condition and location of objects in the tribal collection.-Oversees unpacking of acquired objects and packing and shipping of objects to conform to insurance regulations. Oversees handling, packing, movement and inspection of all objects entering or leaving the department.-Registers and assigns accession and catalog numbers to all objects in collection according to established registration system.-Composes concise description of objects and records descriptions on files cards and in collection catalogs.-Maintains records of storage, exhibit and load locations of all objects in collection for use of Historic Preservation personnel, insurance representatives and other persons utilizing facilities.-Periodically reviews and evaluates registration and catalog system to maintain applicability, consistency and operation.-Prepares acquisition reports for review of administrative staff.-Prepares report of condition and number of objects in tribal collection for overall annual report for the Historic Preservation Department.-Evacuates and monitors the environmental conditions in which tribal objects are exhibited and stored.-Arranges for insurance of objects on load or special exhibition and prepare collection for insurance coverage on entire collection.-Submit news articles pertaining to Historic Preservation Department activities in the Tribal newsletter.-Maintain Meskwaki Museum Facebook page.-Facilitate and develop education programing and outreach for tribal community for maintaining traditional foods, skills, arts, clothing and lost cultural knowledge.-Partnership with tribal community, state organizations, tribes, educators, conservation and heritage preservation organizations to create programing that promotes an understanding and appreciation for Meskwaki cultural resources.-Create education materials and curriculum for outreach education of tribal programing.-Promote the use of the Meskwaki language in tribal community programing.-Seek out funding of tribal community outreach programing and overall Historic Preservation activities. Fulfilling requirements related to received grants.-Complete purchase orders, requisition forms and related for all departmental supplies and honorariums.-Other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS:- Bachelor's degree in History or related area and 3 to 5 years of related experience.-Prefer experience with Past Perfect system.-Knowledge of Meskwaki history, culture, traditions, demographics and politics.-Knowledge of the proper care, preservation and restoration of tribal objects and artifacts.-Knowledge of conservation and restoration techniques of tribal objects and artifacts.--Knowledge of literature, current publications and activities relevant to artifact preservation.-Program administration skills to plan and manage a project and creating a work plan.-Ability to work effectively with the tribal community.-Experience with education settings with lifelong learner of all age groups.-Basic understanding of curriculum development.-Experience creating education materials.-Excellent writing and communication skills.-Knowledge of investigative research methods.-Success in Grant Writing and securing grant funds.-Must be able to speak and understand the Meskwaki language.-Must be willing to travel. SUPERVISION:-Supervised by the Historical Preservation Director. SALARY LEVEL:-Annual Salary Range: $42,286-$60,632
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