Cultural Researcher
Quick answer
Great Basin Institute is hiring a Cultural Researcher (entry-level) to work remotely at Death Valley National Park for $22 per hour, conducting ethnographic and archival research on the Timbisha Shoshone Tribe.
- Role
- Cultural Researcher
- Organization
- Great Basin Institute
- Location
- Death Valley, California
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Entry
- Compensation
- $22 per hour
- Category
- Other
The role
The Great Basin Institute is recruiting a Cultural Researcher to work at Death Valley National Park, conducting ethnographic and archival research on the Timbisha Shoshone Tribe.
What you'll do
- Conducting ethnographic and archival research to compile articles about Timbisha history and culture
- Consulting with the Timbisha Tribal Historic Preservation Officer (THPO) and members of the Timbisha Shoshone Tribe to collect and organize historical information about the Tribe
- Examining public and park records, oral histories, and approved Tribal records to support ethnographic information shared by the Timbisha Shoshone Tribe
What it takes
- Experience conducting ethnographic work in Native American communities
- Experience working with tribal members and/or tribal historic preservation issues
- Experience assessing historical evidence using primary and secondary sources, including oral tradition and oral histories
- Experience applying Indigenous Knowledge to natural and cultural resource management
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Housing Stipend: $110 biweekly - dormitory accommodations available in Death Valley for the duration of the project; Health, Dental, Vision Insurance premiums are covered 100% by GBI. Available on the first day of the month following the start of employment.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Death Valley, California.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is $22 per hour.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include experience conducting ethnographic work in Native American communities and working with tribal members.
How to apply
Apply directly on Great Basin Institute's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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