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Community Archives and Digital Reclamation Specialist

CVTC

Position Announcement

Job Title:                             Community Archives and Digital Reclamation Specialist

Department:                        Culture & Historic Preservation

Mission:                                Helping Our Citizens and Community to Thrive

Values:                                  Care and love for each other, education, honesty, humor, and respect.

Be part of preserving Ahtna Dene cultural heritage and reclaiming Indigenous knowledge! Join CVTC in protecting the stories and history of Nay’dini’aa Na’ Kayax and strengthening Tribal sovereignty for future generations.

CVTC Offers:

A welcoming and inclusive workplace that prioritizes each staff members’ professional development, health, and overall well-being. This is a full-time 36 hours per week position, with competitive pay and a flexible benefits package including 401(k) retirement plan, 14 paid holidays, accrued paid time off, and free training and educational opportunities. You will also have opportunities to learn the Ahtna language and cultural lifeways. Our environment is family-friendly, with cultural and wellness activities and opportunities for fun!

Who We Are Seeking:

A detail-oriented and culturally grounded professional with a passion for preserving, documenting, and reclaiming the cultural heritage of Nay’dini’aa Na’ Kayax (Chickaloon Native Village), Ahtna Dene people, and their communities. The ideal candidate brings strong research, archival, digitization, and digital preservation skills, along with a commitment to Indigenous data governance, culturally appropriate access, and community-centered stewardship. This individual will support the identification and reclamation of Ahtna cultural heritage materials held by external institutions while contributing to the long-term preservation, accessibility, and responsible management of CVTC’s archival and museum collections. The successful candidate will demonstrate respect for Tribal sovereignty, cultural protocols, and community-defined priorities while working collaboratively to ensure that Ahtna histories, knowledge, and cultural resources are preserved for future generations.

Qualifications, Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Museum Studies, Library and Information Science, Archives, History, Anthropology, Indigenous Studies, Public History, Cultural Heritage, Digital Humanities, or a related field preferred; may be substituted with four additional years of relevant progressive experience.

Background in Ahtna culture and language, or willingness to learn.

Experience working with Tribal Nations, Alaska Native communities, Indigenous cultural heritage organizations, or related cultural institutions, including archives, museums, libraries, historical organizations, or digitization projects.

Experience with archival or museum collections, including diverse formats such as photographs, maps, audio, video, and film.

Familiarity with Indigenous data sovereignty and governance, community consultation, or community-based research.

Knowledge of archival standards, discovery tools (e.g., SNAC and ArchiveGrid), authority records, linked data, databases, content management systems, and digitization practices.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office or similar software and the ability to learn new technologies and online research tools.

Strong written and verbal communication, editing, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with exceptional attention to detail and time management.

Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse communities, build cooperative relationships, and work independently or as part of a team.

Experience supporting or developing workshops, training, public programs, or educational activities.

Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Certificates and Licenses:

A valid Alaska Driver’s license and the ability to be insured on CVTC’s vehicle insurance policy is a requirement of this position.

Hiring Preferences:

As allowed in P.L. 93-638, preference for employment will be given to Alaska Native and American Indian peoples. CVTC also applies family and local hiring preferences.

Visit www.chickaloon-nsn.gov/employ and select the job link to apply. Open until filled. Contact Human Resources at (907) 745-0749 or [email protected] with any questions.

Posted: 10/22/2026

Palmer, AK

17 hour(s) ago

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