Program Fellows - Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act

Program Fellows - Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act

Summary: American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the National Park Service (NPS) is seeking 3 Members to serve alongside NPS Staff in support of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act.

For more information about ACE, please visit the ACE website.

Start Date: October 1, 2024

Estimated End Date: September 26, 2026*a 104-week minimum commitment is required *

Location Details/Description: Remote

Position Overview:

The National NAGPRA Program Fellows will work with the National NAGPRA Program Manager to develop updated templates, guidance, and training based on the updated NAGPRA regulations. Training will be provided in NPS content management systems as needed. The Fellows will also be trained to assist the program manager to respond to basic inquiries, monitor program email, and work with program databases and processes. The Fellows will be expected to communicate clearly with Indian Tribes, Native Hawaiian organizations, museums, and Federal agencies. The Fellows will have the opportunity to work with several team members of the National NAGPRA Program as well as a larger community of practice of NAGPRA practitioners.

This individual placement is meant to facilitate professional development and promotes exposure to land management agencies and networking with professionals. This could include gaining experience in different conservation fields and shadowing different work groups.

For more information about National NAGPRA, please visit the: NPS website on the NAGPRA Program

Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8:30am - 5:00pm (Eastern Time Zone).

Position Benefits

Living Allowance: The ACE Members are expected to contribute ~40 hours/week and will receive a living allowance of $1,120/week to offset the costs of food and incidental expenses, dispersed bi-weekly.

Housing: Housing is the responsibility of the member and not provided by ACE or the NPS.

Provided Training/Orientation: ACE members will receive position-specific training and an orientation outlining ACE policies and procedures, clear guidance on prohibited activities, and networks for support. These positions include a $5,000/year fund for training and travel.

Qualifications

Required:

• Members must be a U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident, as required by U.S. government contracts
• Willing and able to represent ACE and the partner organization in a professional, positive, and enthusiastic manner.
• Ability to be both self-directed/work alone, and be a positive, contributing member of a group.
• A current and valid form of ID (will be required to provide copies of ID's upon hiring)
• Willing to undergo and must pass the required criminal history checks.
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• ACE Members will need to complete bi-weekly timesheets, beginning of term feedback forms, end of term evaluations and for longer terms, a mid-term evaluation.
• Member may not participate in any prohibited activities as listed in the Member Service Agreement.
• To learn more about eligibility requirements, please visit the ACE website.

Preferred:

• Knowledge of federal historic preservation laws, including the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA).
• Knowledge of the history of federal - Tribal relationships in the United States.
• Education (or equivalent) in federal historic preservation law and tribal relations, which may be demonstrated through at least an undergraduate degree in anthropology, law / government, historic preservation, or Native American Studies (highly qualified candidates will have at least some graduate-level education in the topic).
• Highly qualified candidates will have experience working with Tribal governments or NAGPRA activities.
• Experience in clear writing for multiple audiences, organizational skills to achieve work tasks, and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Highly qualified candidates will demonstrate skill in developing and presenting curriculum or training for adult learners.

Physical Demands, Work Environment and Working Conditions:

• Physical Demands: Requires manual dexterity required for use of various tools, computer keyboard/mouse and other office equipment.
• Vision Requirements: Requires close, distance, peripheral and depth perception vision as well as the ability to focus.
• Environmental: Mainly indoor, office environment conditions; indoor air quality is good and temperature is controlled.
• Noise Environment: Moderate noise such as in a business office with equipment and light traffic.
• Travel: This position may require domestic travel.

To Apply: Please submit your resume, a cover letter demonstrating your interest and experience, and contact information for three professional/academic references to ACE's online application page. Early consideration will be given as applications are received. This position may close at any time. If you have any questions regarding this position please feel free to contact agarcia at usaconservation.org.

EEO: Employment with ACE is based upon ability, qualifications, attitude, and job-related factors. Every qualified employee or applicant has the same opportunity for recruitment, hire, training, transfer, promotion, compensation, demotion, termination, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, national origin, pregnancy, ancestry, citizenship status, genetic information (including of a family member), veteran or military status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, medical condition, marital or parental status, political affiliation, ethnicity, hair texture or style, arrest record, caste, hereditary status, endogamy, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal law.

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