Archaeology Collections Specialist en The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission, MD

About the Department

The M-NCPPC Archaeology Office is seeking a part-time intermittent Archaeology Collections Specialist. The successful candidate will oversee, maintain, and update the vast archaeological collections in the possession of the Office, including cultural and non-cultural materials, associated records, digital data, and maintaining the collections policy. Attention to detail is necessary for every aspect of the position.

The Archaeology Office is a county-wide unit responsible for preserving, studying, and interpreting the archaeological resources of Prince George’s County within M-NCPPC property. The office exists to inspire stewardship of our cultural resources by providing unique opportunities to experience a tangible connection to our shared past through the science of archaeology.

The successful candidate will be expected to uphold the M-NCPPC’s Natural and Historic Resources Division’s (NHRD) four strategic pillars:

Pillar 1: Enhance the Visitor Experience: Quality & Quantity

Pillar 2: Leave a Legacy: Transforming Education into Activism

Pillar 3: Strengthen Inclusivity, Diversity and Belonging

Pillar 4: Act with Honesty, Integrity, Respect and Trust

Position Duties

• Archaeology collections responsibilities include maintaining proper curation standards for archaeological collections, database maintenance for tracking cultural and non-cultural materials (i.e. accessioning/deaccessioning collections, incoming/outgoing loans, tracking the Department’s offsite archaeological collections), and interpreting collections.

• Lab responsibilities include routine maintenance of the archaeology lab including supervising proper processing, preventative conservation, housing of materials, and lab personnel.

• Training responsibilities include teaching archaeology collections standards to staff, volunteers, and interns (i.e. curation methods, climate control, security, pest management).

• Public outreach and education responsibilities include collaborating with internal/external museums, supervising the monitoring of archaeological objects on internal long/short-term loan, creating collections-based programming, developing publicly accessible collections, and lab volunteer coordination.

• Providing support for ongoing Archaeology Office initiatives, including virtual and in-person programming, fieldwork, and administrative help.

Minimum Qualifications

• Applicants must have a Master’s degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a related field and have a keen interest in local history, collections management, and community archaeology; or a Bachelor’s degree and at least two years of relevant professional experience.

• Candidates must have excellent communication skills, the ability to work with a diverse public, and be comfortable and effective working independently.

• Experience with archaeological collections and curation standards; familiarity with material culture of the Middle Atlantic.

• Experience with database management is a plus, but familiarity with the Microsoft Office suite is vital.

• Candidates must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends for occasional off-site programs.

• Applicants must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and able to lift 40lbs of equipment.

Other Qualifications

May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing.

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor.

Applicants with Disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

If you require accommodations or special arrangements due to a qualifying disability, please notify the Recruitment & Selections Services Unit at the time of applications at or 301-454-1411 (Maryland Relay 7-1-1)

M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you.