**_This role supports the Historic Preservation_** **This position is a TEMPORARY, grant-funded role for up to 800 hours or until September 30th, 2025.** **Pay Rate: $23.35 Hourly| HYBRID| Flexible up to 800 hours or until September 30th, 2025** **Job Purpose or Objective(s):** As the Cultural Research Associate, you will conduct research to learn about and maintain historic and sacred objects that are part of the Choctaw culture. You will report to the Director of Historic Preservation. **Primary Tasks:** 1. You will make contact with museums and institutions, and examine their collections inventories to see if they contain materials from the Choctaw people 2. Research, examine and analyze inventories to see if they contain Choctaw human remains, funerary objects, sacred objects, or items of cultural patrimony. 3. Enter and maintain information in the appropriate database. 4. Locate information about Choctaw place names and historic sites through researching books, manuscripts, historic maps, modern maps, and conducting interviews with Tribal elders and enter this information into The Choctaw Register of Historic Places and the Choctaw Place Names ArcGIS databases. 5. Research Choctaw history and culture, publications, and presentations. 6. Perform other responsibilities as assigned. **Job Requirements:** * BA/BS MS in Anthropology, Museum Studies, or Native American Studies or 4 years of directly related experience in lieu of education * Proficient in computers, computer programs, and web-based programs * Willing and Able to learn Laserfiche, ArcGIS, and other products * Ability to conduct research * Ability to create and deliver community presentations * 2 years prior research experience About the Choctaw Nation The Choctaw Nation is the third-largest Indian nation in the United States, with over 200,000 tribal members and more than 11,000 employees. The first tribe over the Trail of Tears, historic boundaries are in the southeast corner of Oklahoma. The Choctaw Nation's vision, "Living out the Chahta Spirit of faith, family and culture," is evident as it continues to focus on providing opportunities for growth and prosperity. Benefits + Free gym membership + Free access to employee health clinic + Free lunch for casino & resort associates + Earned wages access once per week for hourly Associates + Pet insurance + Paid vacation / sick time + Medical / Dental / Vision + 401(K) with company match + College tuition reimbursement + Short-term disability, long-term disability, and family leave + Employee assistance program + Employee prescription program + CNO Paid Life Insurance + Teladoc + On Site Dental Clinics (Jet Dental) + On Site Mammogram Services + Free diabetes and hypertension monitoring benefit (Livongo) + Accolade- Concierge Benefits Program + Wellness Program that equals savings on health insurance cost (Virgin Pulse) + Maternity Care Program + **(Benefits provided by the Choctaw Nation are based on employment classification)** CNO was selected as a winner in both HRDUS' and Forbes' 2022 "Employer of Choice" competitions: + Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma received recognition as one of six Best Places to Work in the United States as selected by HRDUS + Choctaw Casinos & Resorts received recognition from Forbes as a Best Employer for Diversity in the Travel & Leisure category. + Forbes also recognized the Choctaw Casino and Resorts as one of America's Best Employers for New Graduates. \#LI-onsite Job Identification: 14459 Job Category: Cultural Preservation Posting Date: 01/09/2025, 1:51 PM Job Schedule: Full time Job Shift: Day Shift On-Site/Remote: Hybrid