NAGPRA Specialist

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Job DetailsJob Location: Comanche National Museum & Cultural Center - Lawton, OK 73507Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Bachelor's DegreeSalary Range: $18.00 - $22.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: Up to 50% Job Shift: M-F/8-5Job Category: Cultural/Traditional OPENING DATE: April 24, 2026 CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled: POSITION SUMMARY: The NAGPRA Specialist is responsible for implementing, coordinating, and managing all activities related to the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) on behalf of the Comanche Nation. This position ensures the protection, identification, consultation, and repatriation of ancestral remains and cultural items, while maintaining respectful coordination with museums, federal agencies, and other tribal nations. The NAGPRA Specialist will uphold Comanche cultural values, traditions, and protocols throughout all repatriation processes. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Serve as the primary point of contact for all NAGPRA-related matters involving the Comanche Nation. Conduct research, documentation, and inventory review of ancestral remains and cultural items held by museums, universities, and federal or state agencies. Co...