Director, Native Nations and Indigenous Community Partnerships

Director, Native Nations and Indigenous Community Partnerships

The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world's preeminent scientific and cultural institutions, and has as its mission to discover, interpret and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world and the universe through a wide-ranging program of scientific research, education and exhibition. The Office of Government & Corporate Relations and Community Engagement is seeking a full-time Director of Native Nations and Indigenous Community Partnerships, responsible for building relationships with Native Nations and Indigenous communities. This position reports to the Senior Vice President of Government & Corporate Relations and Community Engagement and works closely with multiple Museum departments, including the Cultural Resources Office, Exhibition, Education, Division of Anthropology and Dean of Science. Along with these partners, the Director develops, supports and carries out community outreach and engagement initiatives in collaboration with people from Native Nations and other Indigenous communities.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Community Outreach and Partnership: Share the evolving needs of Native communities and to propose, implement, document and evaluate outreach and partnership efforts with Native communities, individuals and organizations while ensuring that programs, projects and activities are completed within scope, schedule and budget.
• Work with Native communities, individuals and organizations to expand the Museum's outreach and engagement with Native peoples, in collaboration with the Cultural Resources Office, Education and Exhibition Departments, Division of Anthropology and the Dean of Collections.
• Engage Native community members and partners to promote the exchange of ideas and to create opportunities for relations of mutual benefit and collaboration.
• Raise awareness of Museum programs and collections to Native communities.
• Conduct research to help guide the advancement of outreach to Native communities, individuals and organizations and to enhance understanding of the social, cultural, political and historical context of communities' relationship with the Museum.
• Evaluate programs' and projects' effectiveness and efficiency, including by gathering and analyzing feedback through surveys, interviews, focus groups and roundtables, to guide the development of programs and projects that meet the needs of Native communities.
• Represent the Museum at local, regional and/or statewide community events, meetings and online forums serving Native communities, museums, cultural centers, colleges and organizations to present and promote Museum programs and its position as a steward of cultural collections.
• Facilitate and sustain collaboration within the Museum and partnerships with outside organizations.
• Incorporate the most effective existing and emerging strategies to maximize outreach and engagement in line with best practices.
• Ensure that Museum staff's and Native communities' input is appropriately collected, maintained and integrated into programs and projects.
• Consult on exhibition and collections projects, advising on ways to include community members and perspectives in projects.
• Identify or provide training opportunities to enhance staff competence with effective community outreach and engagement practices.
• Strategic Planning and Implementation: Assist the Senior Vice President of Government & Corporate Relations and Community Engagement with developing strategic plans for museum partnerships and community outreach and engagements with Native communities.
• Create specific community engagement plans and operational strategies for developing and deepening relationships with Native communities in alignment with departmental and organizational mission, values and priorities.
• Advise Museum leadership on and propose initiatives and opportunities for partnerships and engagement.
• Work with the Cultural Resources Office, Exhibition Department, Education Department, Division of Anthropology and the Dean of Collections Office on outreach and engagement planning across the Museum's departments, envisioning opportunities for community collaboration and co-creation.
• Conduct research in response to engagement needs and provide recommendations for programming solutions.
• Collaborate with staff across the Museum to assess current community relationships and partners, and develop a strategy for tracking, managing and deepening those relationships.
• Program Support: Assist in preparations and activities with Native communities, individuals and organizations (on- and off-site).
• Compile information and write reports for development of briefing materials for the Museum's President, staff and broader audiences.
• Participate in planning, evaluating and monitoring goals outlined in the community outreach and evaluation plan.

The expected salary range for the Director, Native Nations and Indigenous Community Partnerships is $130,000/annual – $145,000/annual. The AMNH offers an extensive benefits package designed to meet the needs of our dedicated and diverse community. Pay will be determined based on several factors. The hiring range for the position at commencement is based on the type of work and the scope of responsibilities. The salary and placement offered is based on a number of individualized factors, including, but not limited to, skills, knowledge, training, education, credentials, areas of specialization and depth and scope of experience.

Minimum Qualifications - High School Diploma or equivalent. Seven to 10 years relevant field experience. Experience facilitating collaborations between Native Nations, tribal organizations, Native Hawaiian organizations and Indigenous communities and cultural organizations.

Preferred Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in community development, human development, public policy, public service, education or another related field.

Physical Demands - Must be able to remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) for prolonged periods. Must be able to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds. Must be able to move about the Museum campus. Positioning/change of positioning: Must be able to frequently position oneself/body to accomplish job duties. Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling.

Category - Full-Time

Total Number of Scheduled Hours Per Pay Period - 70

Union Status - Non-Union

FLSA - Exempt

Expected Salary Minimum - $130,000/annual

Expected Salary Maximum - $145,000/annual

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