Collections Steward

Posting Details ================

Position Information --------------------

Position Title: Collections Steward Department: ConstructionCapital - 142

Position Summary ----------------

The American Museum of Natural History is one of the worlds preeminent scientific and cultural institutions, with a mission to discover, interpret, and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world, and the universe through a wide-ranging program of scientific research, education, and exhibition. The Collections Steward will report to the Director of Collections Programs (DCP) and help further the Museums cultural stewardship goals with respect to NAGPRA compliance, outreach, and relationship building with Indigenous communities, care of sensitive collections, and project management support for collections-related projects.

Job Responsibilities --------------------

• Provide project management support to DCP in overseeing cultural hall deinstallations
• Support the DCP in facilitating and tracking NAGPRA and non-NAGPRA consultations with Indigenous communities related to collections access, stewardship, and exhibition
• Support logistics for virtual and in-person visits with descendant community members who wish to consult on collections stewardship initiatives
• Record Tribal consultations related to NAGPRAs Duty of Care requirements in the Anthropology database
• Collaborate with the Anthropology Collections Management, Science, Conservation, and Cultural Resources Office teams to integrate community guidance into collections care practices by recording information in Anthropologys database and supporting any necessary re-housing
• Support centralization of notes and records related to the Museums cultural stewardship efforts to facilitate information sharing with internal stakeholders
• Provide research support to the DCP on sensitive collections to further the Museums stewardship goals
• Provide project management support to the Human Remains Collections Care Project as needed
• Conduct archival research to respond to inquiries from Indigenous communities related to collections stewardship

Salary and Benefits -------------------

The expected salary range for the Collections Steward is $66,500 - $70,000 annual. The AMNH offers an extensive benefits package designed to meet the needs of our dedicated and diverse community. Pay will be determined based on several factors, including skills, knowledge, training, education, credentials, areas of specialization, and depth and scope of experience.

Minimum Qualifications ---------------------

• Bachelors degree in anthropology, museum studies, or another related field
• Minimum of three years working experience
• Demonstrated project management experience, including proficiency with databases and the Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience in collections management and working with Anthropology collections

Preferred Qualifications ----------------------

• Experience in relationship building with Indigenous communities is highly valued
• Masters degree in anthropology or related field

Physical Demands -----------------

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position, sitting or standing, for prolonged periods
• Must be able to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds
• Must be able to move about the Museum campus

Category ----------

• Full-Time
• Term
• Total Number of Scheduled Hours Per Pay Period: 70
• Union Status: Non-Union
• FLSA Exempt: Yes
• Expected Salary: Minimum $66,500 annual, Expected Salary Maximum $70,000 annual

EEO Statement ----------------

The American Museum of Natural History is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Museum does not discriminate with respect to employment or admission or access to Museum facilities, programs, or activities on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, marital status, partnership status, gender, including sexual harassment, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, and lactation, accommodations, alienage, or citizenship status, current or former participation in the uniformed services status as a veteran, caregiver, pre-employment marijuana testing, sexual and reproductive health decisions, salary history, national or ethnic origin, height, weight, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable City, State, or Federal law. Additional protections are afforded in employment based on arrest or conviction record status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking, and sex offenses, unemployment status, and credit history in each case to the extent provided by law.

Quick Link ------------

http://careers.amnh.org/postings/4734

Posting Detail Information ---------------------------

Posting Number: GS982P Open Date: 03/02/2026 Close Date: Open Until Filled Special Instructions to Applicants ---------------------------------

Supplemental Questions

• Do you have a bachelors degree in anthropology, museum studies, or another related field? (Yes/No)
• Do you have a minimum of three years working experience? (Yes/No)
• Do you have demonstrated project management experience, including proficiency with databases and the Microsoft Office Suite? (Yes/No)
• Do you have experience in collections management and working with Anthropology collections? (Yes/No)

Required Documents -------------------

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Optional Documents