Employment Openings

    Employment Opportunities

    MUSEUM STORE ASSOCIATE

    Amerind Museum, in Dragoon, Arizona, is seeking a detail-oriented, thorough, and organized sales associate to join our Museum Store team. In this part-time position, you will play a key role in driving sales by engaging visitors and assisting in selecting and handling customer purchases. You will also operate a Point of Sale system(POS), keep the store tidy, restock merchandise, and assist our volunteers as needed. You will be responsible for opening the museum and art gallery, (turning on lights, checking exhibits, starting videos, unlocking doors, and sanitizing). Must be willing to work weekends and special events (could be any job at an event, fee admission or parking, etc.). This is a Saturday & Sunday position to start; with the potential of extra days during the week.

     

    Sales Associate Duties and Responsibilities

    ·         Restock merchandise

    ·         Greet customers and assist when needed to locate products

    ·         Operate POS and assist customers with purchases

    ·         Work with other team members and leaders to ensure a high-quality customer experience

    ·         Clean and tidy store and museum as needed, (dusting, cleaning glass, checking trash, and sanitizing)

    ·         Cover the admissions desk as needed

     

    Sales Associate Requirements and Qualifications

    ·         High school diploma or equivalent

    ·         Previous experience in sales, retail, or related field

    ·         Strict adherence to company philosophy and mission statement

    ·         Knowledge of Native American cultures preferred; eagerness to learn a plus

    ·         Possess an energetic, outgoing, and friendly demeanor

    ·         Excellent verbal and written communication skills

    ·         Ability to approach and interact with customers

    ·         Ability to work independently and as an active member of a team

    ·         Required to work weekends and be flexible regarding your schedule

    ·         Must be able to pass a background check

    ·         This is a smoke free and drug free environment

     

    To Apply 

    Please contact Amerind to complete a job application by emailing [email protected], visiting Amerind office 8-5 pm, M-F, calling (520) 586-3666 or visiting our website – amerind.org. Review of applications will continue until filled. Hiring is anticipated when a qualified applicant is found. Amerind is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about us, visit www.amerind.org.

     

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    CALL FOR ARTIST IN RESIDENCE APPLICATIONS

    The Amerind Museum, Dragoon, AZ, seeks Artist in Residence applications from emerging Native American artists. The selected artists must be in residence at the Amerind Museum for 1month at a time to be determined between the selected artists and Amerind’s staff.

    The selected artist(s) will receive housing, workspace, and a $3,000/month stipend. The artist will be asked to give a public talk about their work and/or hold some open studio hours.
    While in residence, the artist is welcome to sell their work directly to the public. Depending on the nature of the artist’s work, the Amerind Museum may consider an exhibition or similar event by the selected artist. We welcome visual artists, performing artists, and literary artists.

    We are seeking Indigenous artists who are at the beginning of their artistic careers. Artists must be
    enrolled members of a state or federally recognized Native American Tribe. The winning artists will need to provide proof of their enrollment.

    Note: The artist must have reliable transportation.
    The town of Dragoon is 1-hour drive east of Tucson. The closest grocery stores
    are in Benson, AZ, a 20-minute drive from the Amerind Museum.     For more information on Amerind’s location visit www.amerind.org.

    To Apply: Please answer the questions below. 

    You may answer these in an email. You may send a document electronically
    via email. Or you may record a video in which you answer these questions. Video
    recordings should last no more than 5 minutes. Email all responses, documents,
    and other files to     [email protected].

    Answer All Questions:

         1)Name                          2)Address                  3) Phone Number       4) Email

         5) Send us your résumé. 2 pages maximum.

         6) Provide a letter of reference from a teacher, minister, tribal leader, museum professional, or gallery owner.

         7) Answer the following essay question: How will this residency help you with your growth and development as an artist? (300 words maximum. You may also answer this question in a video recording.)

         8) Visual artists only: please submit 4-5 digital images of your artwork.

         9)  Performing artists only: submit 3-4 audio-visual recordings of your work.

        10)  Literary artists only: submit 3-4 samples of your writing.

         Review of applications is ongoing. A committee of senior Indigenous artists will select the winning applicant(s). The Amerind staff will reach out to selected artists with more details about when their residency may occur.

    Questions? Contact Eric Kaldahl at the Amerind Museum, 520-586-3666 or by email at [email protected]. 

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    Internships

    Amerind seeks student interns to assist in a variety of museum areas. Amerind professional staff works with interns and their host institutions to develop individually tailored programs of work.

    Intern projects may include collections management (rehousing, inventory, cataloging, etc.), grant writing, exhibition development and installation, archival management, digitization projects, and educational programs.

    Compensation: At this time, Amerind is unable to offer a stipend to interns. Amerind, however does offer free, furnished apartments to qualified interns on our 1,900 acre campus. Kitchen and laundry facilities are available. Students have access to our anthropological library and high speed internet connection with Jstor access. Students should be advised that Texas Canyon is a 20-minute drive from the nearest town of Benson, Arizona, and a 1-hour drive from Tucson, so personal transportation is required.

    For further information about internships, contact Dr. Eric Kaldahl at [email protected].

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    The Amerind Foundation, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from minority candidates.