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erika.katayama
11-22-2013, 08:54 AM
Dolores Archaeological Program Collection Storage *

*and Database Upgrade Project*



*Employer: McElmo Canyon Research Institute (MCRI)*



*Work Location: BLM-Anasazi Heritage Center, Dolores, CO (AHC)*



*Position: Full-time Contract Museum Technician*



*Pay: **17.59 per hour - 2,521 hours available*



*Duration: Start date to be determined- estimate Jan. – Feb. 2014.
Project will be completed by October 1, 2015.*



*Description:*

McElmo Canyon Research Institute, in partnership with the BLM-Anasazi
Heritage Center is accepting applications for one full-time, grant-funded
museum technician position to conduct work at the BLM-Anasazi Heritage
Center Curation Program in Dolores, Colorado. This grant position is
funded through the generous support of the Colorado State Historical Fund.



The position entails inventory of southwest artifact collections, artifact
storage upgrades and database upgrades for collections made from the
Dolores Archaeological Program (DAP).
This position is responsible for training, coordinating and supervision of
volunteers who work on the DAP inventory project, as well as coordination,
training and supervision of twice yearly Road Scholar (formerly “Elder
Hostel”) groups who conduct DAP inventory as part of service-learning
projects through MCRI.



Required experience includes familiarity with prehistoric southwest
material culture and working knowledge of databases such as ARGUS,
ICMS/ANCS+, ACCESS and Windows-based computer programs. Attention to
detail and organizational skill is required. Experience working
professionally with volunteers and volunteer groups in an educational,
archaeological or museum setting is required. Experience with digital
photography is a plus. The work will take place at the BLM-Anasazi
Heritage Center curation facility in Dolores, Colorado and is supervised by
the AHC Assistant Curator.

Relocation expenses will not be paid.

*Deadline to apply is December 20, 2013*



*To apply please send or e-mail a letter of interest and resume with three
references to:*



*Tracy Murphy, Assistant Curator *

*BLM-Anasazi Heritage Center*

*27501 Highway 184*

*Dolores, CO 81323*



*Email: T2Murphy@blm.gov <T2Murphy@blm.gov>*