PSU Anthropology Department

The Northwest Arctic Borough is hiring a social anthropologist to participate in the subsistence mapping project documenting traditional knowledge working in partnership with coastal Iñupiaq communities. See: http://www.nwabor.org/jobopen2.html

In this project, the social anthropologist will play a key role in helping update existing maps in partnership with communities to be used for protecting subsistence areas, in alignment with Borough Code, in the land use zoning and permitting process.

She or he will be responsible for documenting traditional knowledge using scientific methods co-developed with village coordinators and conducting peer review in partnership with community-based advisory groups.

More info: 800-478-1110 x110 (Toll-free), 907-442-2500 x110 (Direct), or ZStevenson@nwabor.org (Email).

Job Advertisement:  Social Science Research Assistant, US Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Research Station, Goods, Services, and Values Program

The US Forest Service’s Pacific Northwest Research Station is looking for a social science research assistant to work at the Portland Forestry Sciences Lab.  The assistant would conduct a broad range of services in support of social science research undertaken by the Communities and Forest Management Team in the Goods, Services, and Values Research Program.  The team undertakes research that seeks to understand the social, cultural, economic, ecological, and institutional drivers behind people’s interactions with the environment, and the impacts of these interactions on forested landscapes, markets and human communities.  To learn more about the Program and the Station go to http://www.fs.fed.us/pnw/about/programs/gsv/index.shtml

The assistant would provide social science research support, which could include the following activities:

• conducting literature and web reviews on research topics identified by the supervisor, and developing written annotated bibliographies or synthesis documents based on information obtained from such reviews;
• managing bibliographic software databases;
• collecting, entering, and analyzing quantitative socioeconomic data from existing secondary sources and databases;
• assisting with analysis of qualitative socioeconomic data, for example transcribing interviews, coding, and performing data entry into databases;
• assisting in the design and development of social science databases;
• assisting with the preparation of written materials and products (e.g., publications, reports) and data summaries, which could include editing, formatting, and assistance with graphics;
• assisting with the preparation of oral presentations, including Power Point presentations;
• maintaining computer databases and spreadsheets to support ongoing studies;
• assisting with administrative tasks, as needed.

The supervisor for the position is Dr. Susan Charnley.  The time commitment required is between 16 and 24 hours/week, depending on availability and need.  Scheduling is flexible.  The assistant would be assigned an office at the Portland Forestry Sciences Lab (620 SW Main St.) and work from that office.

If interested, please submit a resume or CV electronically to Dr. Jeremy Spoon at jspoon@pdx.edu by September 28, 2012. Please direct any questions you have regarding the position to Dr. Spoon.

The National Park Service is advertising the following job announcements (note closing dates):

Cultural Anthropologist:
The National Park Service, Intermountain Region, Office of Indian Affairs and American Culture is seeking a permanent, full-time Cultural Anthropologist to direct an intricate program of cultural anthropology/ethnography activities that involve sensitive and complex issues that may impact a wide variety of park issues.
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: IMDE-12-302
SALARY RANGE: $61,612 to $96,001 / per year
OPEN PERIOD: Wed., Sept. 12, to Fri., Sept. 21, 2012
SERIES & GRADE:  GS-0190-11/12
DUTY LOCATIONS:  Lakewood, Colorado
Click here for listing with all information:
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/325878600

Supervisory Anthropologist:
Major Duties:  As the Senior Anthropologist, you will be responsible for (excerpt):
Leading the Tribal Relations and American Cultures division in Washington and be the senior anthropologist among those in the National Park Service working with diverse communities such as Native Americans, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians, as well as other groups culturally affiliated with park units.
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 12-226 (SR724077)
SALARY RANGE:  $105,211 to $155,500 / per year
OPEN PERIOD:  Fri., Aug. 10, to Mon., Oct. 01, 2012 (extended)
SERIES & GRADE:  GS-0190-14/15
DUTY LOCATION:  Washington, DC
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https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/323778100

WORK STUDY JOB OPENING

Position Title: Youth Advisory Council Coordinator

summary of position

The Youth Advisory Council Coordinator will assist OMSI in the further development and facilitation of a Native American youth advisory council created in partnership with the Portland Public Schools (PPS) Indian Education Office.  The youth advisory council is a three-year program designed to incorporate the perspectives of local Native American youth into the design and development of a traveling museum exhibition focusing on Traditional Ecological Knowledge and Environmental Sciences.  The ideal candidate will have a background and interest in Native American studies and culture as well as experience working with youth in an educational capacity.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Communicate regularly with OMSI and the PPS Indian Education Office staff to coordinate meeting times, locations and activities.
• Research and implement activities for youth council meetings.
• Make connections with the local Native American community in an effort to find speakers, activities and other opportunities for group meetings.
• Work with the OMSI exhibit development team to identify and coordinate opportunities for youth involvement in the exhibit design and development process.

Knowledge/Skills:

• Excellent communication, organizational, and writing skills.
• Ability to speak in front of large groups.
• Cultural competency skills.
• Ability to work well with youth.
• Interest in science learning.
• Ability to work effectively on a team as well as work independently.

Education and Work Experience:

• Experience working with youth in an educational setting (either formal or informal).
• Ideally, applicants should have a high level of cultural competency in relation to the local Native American community.

Time Commitment:

Maximum 8 hours per week throughout the 2012/2013 school year (August 2012–June 2013).

PARTICULAR INTEREST FOR STUDENTS IN THE FOLLOWING MAJORS  

Social sciences (sociology, psychology, anthropology), Native American Studies, Education, Health studies (public health, community health education), Communication studies, Urban Studies Sciences (biology, physics: environmental, earth sciences), Chicano/Latino Studies, Black Studies, Gender studies, Social Work

This position is only available to students who have been awarded Federal Work-Study funding as part of their financial aid package.

Position Type: Work-Study                       Pay: $10.00 per hour

For more information, contact Volunteer Services
503-797-4693 VolunteerServices@omsi.edu

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WORK STUDY JOB OPENING

Evaluation Assistant

Position Title: Indigenous Evaluation Liaison

summary of position

The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) is seeking to fill a work-study position to assist the Native Universe and Generations of Knowledge research studies.  We are conducting studies related to collaborative projects with Native American partner organizations. An ideal candidate would be involved with or have experience with local Native American communities and also have a keen interest in developing research skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as a team member on OMSI’s Native American collaborative projects
• Make connections with the local Native American community in an effort to increase the inclusiveness and responsiveness of OMSI research studies
• Work with the mentor to create evaluation plans including literature reviews and developing questionnaires, instruments
• Coordinate data collection times and locations
• Conduct interviews and/or focus groups with visitors at the museum, potential visitors in the Portland community area, and museum professionals
• Perform data entry
• Work with mentor on basic analysis and write report of the findings
• Present findings to the collaborative teams

Knowledge/Skills:

• Excellent communication, organizational, and writing skills
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Good analytical skills
• Cultural competency skills
• Ability to interview museum audiences and professionals
• Ability to work effectively on a team as well as work independently
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is desirable

Education and Work Experience:

• Experience in research (e.g., data collection and searching literature)
• Experience working with people in a public venue
• Students enrolled in upper-level undergraduate coursework, or pursuing graduate studies, are encouraged to apply.

PARTICULAR INTEREST FOR STUDENTS IN THE FOLLOWING MAJORS  

Social sciences (sociology, psychology, anthropology), Native American Studies, Education, Health studies (public health, community health education), Communication studies, Urban Studies Sciences (biology, physics: environmental, earth sciences), Chicano/Latino Studies, Black Studies, Gender studies, Social Work

Time Commitment:

10 hours per week throughout the 2012-2013 school year (September 2012–June 2013).

This position is only available to students who have been awarded Federal Work-Study funding as part of their financial aid package.

Position Type: Work-Study                       Pay: $10.00 per hour

Reports To: Lead Research and Evaluation Associate for the Generations of Knowledge project, Melissa Laurie, MPH

For more information, contact Volunteer Services
503-797-4693  VolunteerServices@omsi.edu

Position: Cultural Anthropologist
Department: Department Of The Interior
Agency: National Park Service
Duty Locations: 2 vacancies – Lakewood, Colorado
Salary: $61,612.00 to $96,001.00 / Per Year

Series and Grade: GS-0190-11/12
Open Period: Wednesday, September 12, 2012 to Friday, September 21, 2012
Position Information: Permanent – Full-Time
Who May Be Considered: United States Citizens

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