Internships take place on-site at Museum of the Cherokee People in Cherokee, NC June through August 2024 (dates are flexible and can be adjusted to accommodate the candidate’s academic schedule). This internship requires 120 work hours at a compensation rate of $15/hour.

The NAGPRA intern will assist in the care, inventory, and organization of NAGPRA-eligible materials in accordance with the guidelines outlined in the federal NAGPRA law. Interns will assist in coordinating meetings (both virtual and in person) with NAGPRA representatives of federally recognized Tribal Nations that have an interest in the MotCP’s collection. Interns will work closely with MotCP’s Director of Collections and Exhibitions, Manager of Collections, and Registrar.  

• Assist in the care and organization of NAGPRA eligible materials by maintaining perpetual inventories. 
• If formally requested in writing by THPO’s, intern will photograph NAGPRA eligible materials to help Tribes determine their interest in the MotCP’s collection. 
• Maintain and organize digital copies of restricted photographs and inventories of NAGPRA eligible materials to be uploaded into MotCP’s internal Digital Asset Management (DAM) system (NetX). 
• Will work with THPO’s to remove materials from MotCP’s forward-facing digital collection (Past Perfect) that Tribes deem to be culturally sensitive and restricted.  
• Coordinate and organize group meetings (both virtually and in person) with NAGPRA representatives from federally recognized tribal nations that have an interest in MotCP’s collection.  
• Assists with shipping or couriering of NAGPRA eligible materials to THPO’s that have an undisputed claim to MotCP’s holdings. 
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

• Students pursuing a bachelor’s degree or post-secondary degree in History, Archival Sciences, Museum Studies, Archaeology, Anthropology, Native American/Indigenous Studies, or other related fields.  
• A demonstrated commitment to preserving the history, culture, and stories of the Cherokee People. 
• Excellent organizational skills. 
• Excellent communication skills both verbally and written. 
• Strong computer literacy skills. 
• Self-driven initiative and performance of the highest quality, with keen attention to detail.  
• Must comply with all MotCP’s policies and procedures.  
• Must be respectful of Cherokee cultural protocols and maintain confidentiality in regard to culturally sensitive information. 
• Must be willing to handle, photograph, and interact with culturally sensitive materials. 
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license. 

• Reports directly to the Director of Collections and Exhibitions. 
• Work may be performed in various settings, including climate-controlled museums or archival collections, office settings, or scholarly settings.  
• May require travel, including overnight stays.  

Applications close at 11:59pm ET June 7, 2024.