Museum of the Rockies (MOR) is Montana's most visited museum. In 2023, MOR served approximately 250,000 visitors and program participants. The museum has an ambitious strategic plan and is in the process of completing a master site plan that will help guide the museum over the next few decades. As part of the museum's vision, MOR is in the process of designing a new Native history and culture exhibit, Under a Common Sky. As part of this project, MOR is working with numerous Native Nations from the Northern Rockies. The exhibit is part of a longer-term commitment to building lasting relationships with Native Nations and individuals. The museum is a college-level division of Montana State University, an independent nonprofit organization, a Smithsonian Affiliate, an accredited AAM museum, and a repository for state and federal fossils. Located on a 34-acre museum site, it includes a 120,000-square-foot-facility, the state-of-the-art Taylor Planetarium, the 220 seat Hager Auditorium, Martin Children's Discovery Center, and Living History Farm, along with an off-site 553-acre paleontology preserve. MOR is located in Bozeman, MT, one of the country's fastest growing and prosperous communities. Nestled into the Northern Rocky Mountains, the community offers bountiful outdoor recreation activities along with a vibrant culture of good food, art, and music. Duties and Responsibilities Work with the Cultural History team to manage American Indian curatorial projects, including communication with exhibit team members, setting project timelines and achievable outcomes; organizing agendas, and other functions as necessary. Function as the project lead on MOR's new long-term exhibit on Indigenous Cultures of the Northern Rockies, Under a Common Sky , and serve as the key point of contact for exhibit Tribal Advisory Committees. Perform research as needed to support museum exhibits and programs. Manage the budget for the American Indian Exhibits/Collections. Sit on the Collections Committee. Collaborate internally with the Cultural History and Education teams to develop exhibits, programming, interpretive materials, and other museum activities that share Indigenous topics in a thoughtful and culturally appropriate manner, including coordinating appropriate Tribal review and documenting feedback, permissions, and follow-up. Foster relationships with Native Nations and Tribal representatives by working with leaders, Tribal Historic Preservation Officers, elders, artists, and others. Build an understanding of and communicate ways that the museum can better support the region's Native Nations and people. Collaborate with the museum's Education Department and other departments to develop and implement Indigenous programing at the museum and in various communities. Coordinate with MOR staff to administer the MOR Indigenous Advisory Board. Participate as a museum staff team member on various projects, events, and committees. Draft Memorandums of Agreements or Understandings with Tribes or other organizations, to clearly guide future public history efforts, including exhibits and programming. Train MOR staff, and Supervise the one full time staff member, the Indigenous Relations Program Lead, and one part time staff member, the Curatorial Assistant for Indigenous History. Implement MOR Indigenous Relations Programs activities and develop new strategies in collaboration with the Indigenous Relations Program Lead to fit the changing needs of MOR and tribes. Required Qualifications - Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills A bachelor's degree in a field appropriate for the position such as Museum studies, education, Native American studies, anthropology, history, etc. Understanding of Native American histories and cultures and expertise in contemporary tribal policies and relations. Demonstrated strong writing and research skills. Preferred Qualifications - Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills Experience building and maintaining equitable and reciprocal relationships with Tribal members and/or tribal governmental representatives in the Northern Rocky Mountain region. Experience working in a museum or educational environment. Knowledge of Indigenous material culture and the ability to apply it to thoughtfully and sensitively to tell appropriate Indigenous public history stories. Advanced degree in Museum Studies, History, Native American Studies, Education, or Communication. The Successful Candidate Will Attention to detail and deadlines. Act as an ambassador of Museum of the Rockies, believing in the museum's mission and values, and promoting long-lasting relationships based on trust and respect. Interact with others in a respectful, thoughtful, patient, and trustworthy manner. Demonstrate an ability to work in a complex, multifaceted organization and an appreciation that building relationships and decolonization will take time. Be an excellent communicator with ability to work independently and with teams. Maintain an enthusiastic and curious attitude about museum work and embrace museum best practices. Demonstrate significant research and public programming skills. Have knowledge and appreciation of traditional and contemporary Indigenous art and made objects, music, or other expressions of Native artists. Communicate and work collaboratively with a various range of groups and institutions, including schools, museums, non-profits, and Tribal Nations. Position Special Requirements/Additional Information Continuation of employment is contingent upon availability of funding. This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Physical Demands To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. This position has supervisory duties? Yes Posting Detail Information Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date Upon completion of a successful search Position End Date (if temporary) Open Date Close Date Applications will be: Screening of applications will begin on September 22, 2026 ; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established. Special Instructions This position is not eligible for sponsorship. EEO Statement Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law. In compliance with the Montana Veteran's Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. 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