Manager of Repatriation and Ethical Practices - Spurlock Museum- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

About the role

The Manager of Repatriation and Ethical Practices builds collaborative relationships with source communities on behalf of Spurlock Museum. They develop and evaluate processes to share or return important cultural items and archives to descendants, source communities, or culture keepers. They collaborate with all Spurlock Museum staff members to advance this reparative work.

Responsibilities

• Builds collaborative relationships with source communities
• Develops and evaluates processes for sharing or returning cultural items and archives
• Collaborates with all Spurlock Museum staff members to advance reparative work

Requirements

• Experience in museum curation or related field
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of ethical practices in repatriation

Qualifications

• Master's degree in anthropology, history, museum studies, or related field
• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits

• Flexible work schedule
• Professional development opportunities
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Retirement plan

Pay

• $60,000 - $70,000 annually

Schedule

• Full-time position