Project Registrar (51378)

JOB SUMMARY:The Project Registrar is the technical lead for the physical and digital inventory of over 4,000 objects. They are responsible for “shelf-to-screen” accountability, utilizing specialized hardware to barcode, digitized, and rehouse the collection into new archival units.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Inventory Execution: Perform item-level audits of artifacts, updating location data and condition reports.
• Physical Rehousing: Execute the transfer of artifacts into acid free boxes, photographs/artwork into mylar sleeves, utilizing the proper archival shelving and storage.
• Hardware Operation: Lead operator for scanners and thermal printer to develop and maintain barcode system for inventory.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required. A Bachelor’s Degree in Museum Studies, History, or a related field is preferred but not required.
• Technical Skill: Proficiency in computer data entry.
• Equivalent Experience: In lieu of a degree, 2+ years of demonstrated experience in library sciences, archival filing, warehouse inventory management, or tribal records keeping is acceptable.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and be insurable under the Kiowa Tribe’s motor vehicle policy.
• Must be willing to submit to and pass drug testing.
• Must be willing to submit to a background investigation which reflects a good moral character.
• Ability to follow strict archival handling protocols to ensure the safety of fragile organic materials.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Requires significant standing, bending, and the ability to lift up to 40lbs (artifact boxes).
• Work is completed in a climate-controlled archival storage environment.

E.O.E & Indian Preference

Equal Opportunity Employer: The Kiowa Tribe does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

 According to the Kiowa Tribe Human Resources Policies and Procedures, the Kiowa Tribe recognizes Kiowa Preference first, other federally recognized tribes second and other races last.  

Indian Preference applies in accordance with Indian Preference Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC Section 472), BIA Form 4432, Tribal Identification or Certificate Degree of Indian Blood must be submitted with employment application to receive Indian Preference.