Part-Time Student Archaeology Curatorial Assistant, IUMAA

Department-specific Responsibilities

Ability to conduct research on archaeological collections and begin planning a future IUMAA museum exhibition on the Lick Creek archaeological and historical site.

Ability to review literature and meet with descendants of the Lick Creek community. Use the information learned to begin preliminary planning for a future museum exhibition, which includes creating an outline, identifying themes, and selecting objects for display.

This preliminary planning will be done in collaboration with descendant community members.

Education

• Required: Currently enrolled as a student at Indiana University

Work Experience

• 2 years in Anthropology, African American/African Diaspora studies, or related field (time spent in an academic degree program will be considered in lieu of field experience/field experience will be considered in lieu of academic degree program)

Skills Required

• Proficient communication skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
• Able to collect and analyze complex information
• Willingness to build positive and effective relationships with community partners
• Strong knowledge about Archaeology, Cultural Anthropology, and/or African American history in the United States

Preferred Experience

• Knowledge in museum or parks interpretation
• Experience working in a museum, library, archive, cultural center, or similar organization

Pay

$16.00 per hour

Schedule

Up to 10 hours per week

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Location

Bloomington, Indiana

Job Type

In Person

Career Level

Part Time Employee

FLSA

Nonexempt

Job Family

Part Time Employee

Student Employee

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