Director-Tribal Archives & Museum

Position Title: Director-Tribal Archives & MuseumAdvertising: PubliclyDepartment: Office of Archives & Record ManagementDivision: Regulatory AffairsImmediate Supervisor: Division Director–Regulatory AffairsDepartment Director: Division Director–Regulatory AffairsEmployment Status: ExemptPosition Type: Regular Full–TimeMandatory Reporter: NoBackground Check Required: Yes (data-sensitive) Opening Date: Friday, December 19, 2025Closing Date: Friday, January 2, 2026 by 5:00 p.m.Preference shall be given in accordance with the Title 33 (Tribal Employment Rights) of the Tribal Code/DFWP.The Poarch Creek Indians place a high value on individuals who share our commitment to community, tradition, and progress. As Alabama's only Federally Recognized Native American Tribe, we take pride in a history that spans generations and is deeply rooted in resilience and cultural heritage. Our mission is to uplift the lives of our Tribal Members, preserve our traditions, and drive innovation for a thriving future. If you are passionate about serving with purpose and authenticity while fostering trust, unity, and growth, we welcome you to join us on this meaningful journey.OverviewAs a leader of others, we are seeking an inspiring leader who excels at fostering engagement, embraces flexibility, and champions a culture of collaboration and growth. In this role, you will have the opportunity to guide and influence others, empowering your team to achieve shared goals and drive meaningful results.Primary ObjectivesThe Director-Tribal Archives & Museum is an important leadership role that is responsible for overseeing the operations, staff, and programming of both the Office of Archives and Records Management (OARM) and the Poarch Creek Indians Museum. This position leads with a dual responsibility: managing the preservation of historical records and artifacts and serving as the Tribe’s official Archivist. The Director will represent the Tribe with cultural integrity, historical accuracy, and professional excellence while advancing public understanding and appreciation of Poarch Creek history through exhibitions, outreach, research, and education. This job description is not an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of this position. PCI Employees are expected to perform all duties and responsibilities necessary to meet the goals and objectives of applicable programs and departmental objectives, as assigned.Leaders of the Poarch Creek Indians will consistently demonstrate the abilities to influence, innovate, flex their style, and problem solve.Essential Functions

• Provides vision, leadership, and administrative oversight for both the OARM and Museum teams.
• Leads staff development, team performance, and succession planning to build a strong and knowledgeable departmental team.
• Represents the Poarch Band of Creek Indians as the Tribal Archivist in both internal and external capacities, including educational forums, government consultations, and Tribal events.
• Oversees the development and implementation of records management policies and procedures that ensure the secure, compliant, and efficient handling of Tribal records in alignment with the Tribe’s Records Retention Schedule.
• Ensures compliance with archival standards, records retention policies, and cultural stewardship regulations.
• Oversees the development and implementation of exhibitions, public programming, and outreach initiatives that reflect and preserve the Tribe’s cultural legacy.
• Ensures long-term preservation and accessibility of Tribal records through digitization, secure storage systems, and the integration of modern archival technologies.
• Leads archival inventory and destruction planning, ensuring that aged, unneeded, or duplicate records are processed in accordance with established protocols.
• Partners closely with the Tribal Historic Preservation Office (THPO) to coordinate interpretation efforts and align on historical narratives, interpretive themes, and community education strategies.
• Provides direction and mentorship to departmental staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and cultural responsibility.
• Manages department budgets, grant applications, strategic planning, and capital projects aligned with Regulatory Division priorities.
• Represents the Tribe at professional and community forums related to archives, museum programming, and public history.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate person.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in History, Business Administration, Archives, Museum Studies, or Anthropology required.
• Two (2) years of leadership experience required.
• Four (4) years of experience in museum, archives, or cultural resource management required.
• Deep understanding of Native American history and experience working with Tribal communities preferred.
• Ability to work odd and irregular hours, as needed.
• Must successfully pass the required criminal and character background check.
• Ability to travel and participate in required training, leadership development, and other events.
• Ability to perform all duties and responsibilities of this position adequately and successfully.

Core Competencies Required

• Leads with cultural integrity and respect for the Tribe’s traditions and values.
• Serves as a bridge between past, present, and future by curating stories, artifacts, and archives that inspire learning and unity.
• Demonstrates the ability to assemble a high performing team that produces great results.
• Can manage across peer groups through relationships and positivity.
• Proactively seeks to understand and then improve process, practice, and policy.
• Takes accountability for performance and results.

Compensation and Benefits

• The starting pay will depend on factors such as experience level and skillset.
• Voluntary full-time benefit offerings include the following - medical, dental, vision, and life insurance and other volunteer insurance options. We also offer an Employee Assistant Program (EAP), paid time off, paid holidays, 401K with matching, bonuses, and COLA increase.

Every applicant must complete an application provided by Human Resources. A resume will not be accepted in the place of an application.

Please note ALL individuals selected for employment are required to complete a background investigation. Individuals being placed in positions designed as child-sensitive or data-sensitive must successfully complete a background check prior to employment.

INDIAN PREFERENCE, SPOUSAL PREFERENCE, OR FIRST GENERATION:

In the event more than one applicant meets the requirements, as stated in a job description, preference shall be given in the following order: (1) Tribal Member (2) First Generation Descendant of a Tribal Member (3) Spouse of Tribal Member (4) Indian (5) Non-Indian

In the event that a position of employment is funded in whole or in part my any federal grant and/or contract or other public funding, preference shall be given in the following order: (1) Indian (2) Non-Indian

In order to receive preference, the appropriate documentation must be submitted.

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