Temporary Research Associate - Historic Preservation Durant

This role supports the Historic Preservation 

This position is a TEMPORARY, grant-funded role for up to 800 hours or until September 30th, 2026.

Pay Rate: $25.11 Hourly| HYBRID| Flexible up to 800 hours or until September 30th, 2026

Job Purpose or Objective(s): As the Cultural Research Associate, you will conduct research to learn about and maintain historic and sacred objects that are part of the Choctaw culture. You will report to the Director of Historic Preservation.

Primary Tasks:

1. You will make contact with museums and institutions, and examine their collections inventories to see if they  contain materials from the Choctaw people
2. Research, examine and analyze inventories to see if they contain Choctaw human remains, funerary objects, sacred objects, or items of cultural patrimony.
3. Enter and maintain information in the appropriate database.
4. Locate information about Choctaw place names and historic sites through researching books, manuscripts, historic  maps, modern maps, and conducting interviews with Tribal elders and enter this information into The Choctaw Register of Historic Places and the Choctaw Place Names ArcGIS databases.
5. Research Choctaw history and culture, publications, and presentations.
6. Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Job Requirements:

•  BA/BS MS in Anthropology, Museum Studies, or Native American Studies or 4 years of directly related experience in lieu of education
•  Proficient in computers, computer programs, and web-based programs
•  Willing and Able to learn Laserfiche, ArcGIS, and other products
• Ability to conduct research
• Ability to create and deliver community presentations
• 2 years prior research experience