This role supports the Historic PreservationThis position is a TEMPORARY, grant-funded role for up to 800 hours or until September 30th, 2024.Pay Rate: $23.35 HourlyLocation:ONSITE in Durant, OklahomaSchedule:Flexible up to 800 hours or until September 30th, 2024WEEKLY EARNED WAGE ACCESS IS AN OPTION FOR THIS POSITIONJob 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:
You will contact museums and institutions, and examine their collections inventories to see if they contain materials from the Choctaw people
Research, examine and analyze inventories to see if they contain Choctaw human remains, funerary objects, sacred objects, or items of cultural patrimony.
Enter and maintain information in the appropriate database.
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.
Research Choctaw history and culture, publications, and presentations.
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
Excellent Writing Skills
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
About the Choctaw NationThe Choctaw Nation is the third-largest Indian nation in the United States, with over 200,000 tribal members and more than 11,000 employees. The first tribe over the Trail of Tears, historic boundaries are in the southeast corner of Oklahoma. The Choctaw Nation's vision, "Living out the Chahta Spirit of faith, family and culture," is evident as it continues to focus on providing opportunities for growth and prosperity.Benefits
Free gym membership
Free access to employee health clinic
Free lunch for casino & resort associates
Earned wages access once per week for hourly Associates
Pet insurance
Paid vacation / sick time
Medical / Dental / Vision
401(K) with company match
College tuition reimbursement
Short-term disability, long-term disability, and family leave
Employee assistance program
Employee prescription program
CNO Paid Life Insurance
Teladoc
On Site Dental Clinics (Jet Dental)
On Site Mammogram Services
Free diabetes and hypertension monitoring benefit (Livongo)
Accolade- Concierge Benefits Program
Wellness Program that equals savings on health insurance cost (Virgin Pulse)
Maternity Care Program
(Benefits provided by the Choctaw Nation are based on employment classification)
CNO was selected as a winner in both HRDUS' and Forbes' 2022 "Employer of Choice" competitions:
Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma received recognition as one of six Best Places to Work in the United States as selected by HRDUS
Choctaw Casinos & Resorts received recognition from Forbes as a Best Employer for Diversity in the Travel & Leisure category.
Forbes also recognized the Choctaw Casino and Resorts as one of America's Best Employers for New Graduates.
#LI-onsiteJob Identification: 7887Job Category: Cultural PreservationPosting Date: 03/18/2024, 1:17 PMJob Schedule: Part timeJob Shift: VariableOn-Site/Remote: On-Site