OPEN COMPETITIVE
JOB TITLE : Archivist
DEPARTMENT : Cultural Resources
CLASSIFICATION: Part-Time
SALARY : D.O.E.
OPENING DATE : 10/8/2026
CLOSING DATE : Open Until Filled
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Archivist will support the Hualapai Department of Cultural Resources in overseeing historical and modern archives for the Department. This position will collect, organize, preserve, and provide access to historically significant records and materials, both physical (documents, photos, maps) and digital, ensuring their long-term availability for future generations through management, cataloging, digital conversion, and public outreach like exhibitions and research assistance. The Archivist will provide support and resources to Department staff, Tribal members, and others as necessary.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Coordinates and facilitates archive access requests by staff, Tribal members, and the public, as well as responding to archives information inquiries and requests.
- Responsibility for Department digital and physical archives and archival maintenance, including but not limited to collection, digitalization, proper storage, labeling and descriptions of items, record keeping, housing and re-housing of archive materials, spot checking inventories, identification of needs for archival materials and supplies.
- Manage archival policies and procedures, including staff training as needed.
- Work with Department Director and Archaeologist in preparation of proposals, reports, and other associated documents.
- Provide tours and assist with other Department Programming.
- Maintain discernment and confidentiality with sensitive information and objects.
- Assist with record keeping, taking notes, documenting program statistics.
- Assist with interviews with elders and Tribal members to document language and related cultural histories.
- Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Highschool diploma or G.E.D.
- Experience with archives management and preservation or equivalent experience strongly preferred.
- Strong organizational skills, particularly with digital and physical records management.
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite or other similar products.
- Strong communication, interpersonal and professional skills.
- Must be able to sit, stoop, stand for extended periods of time, lift containers and handle fragile items.
- Visual acuity and ability to work at computer for extended period of time.
- Have skills to comfortably and efficiently work both on a team and independently.
- Must be dependable, honest, responsible, and willing to learn.
- Must be careful about detail and thoroughness in completing work tasks in a timely manner.
- Must be 18 years or older.
- Must have a valid driver license and be eligible for the tribe’s insurance.
- Must have a valid Fingerprint Clearance Card.
- Submit to and pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screening and random test thereafter.
HOW TO APPLY:
Submit a completed Employment Application to: Human Resources Department, PO Box 179, Peach Springs, AZ 86434, fax (928) 769-1191, or call (928) 769-2215/2216 for information. To be considered for employment, the Human Resources Department must receive a completed application by 5:00 PM on the closing date. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of a completed employment application. All applications and supporting documentation submitted becomes the property of the Human Resources Department, please keep copies for your own reference.
PREFERENCE:
All applicants are considered without regard to age, sex, race, national origin, religion, marital status, or physical disability. However, preference will be given to qualified Community members, to qualified persons of Indian descent, then to other qualified candidates in accordance with Public Law 88-355, Section 703 (702-71) and public Law 93-638, Section 7B.
THE HUALAPAI TRIBE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER/PROGRAM
Auxiliary aids and services available upon request to individuals with disabilities
Skills Required
- High school diploma or GED
- Experience with archives management and preservation, or equivalent experience
- Strong organizational skills with digital and physical records
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite or similar products
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and professional skills
- Ability to sit, stoop, stand for extended periods, lift containers, and handle fragile items
- Visual acuity and ability to work at a computer for extended periods
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Dependable, honest, responsible, willing to learn, detail-oriented, and thorough
- At least 18 years old
- Valid driver's license and eligibility for the tribe's insurance
- Valid Fingerprint Clearance Card
- Successful pre-employment drug and alcohol screening and subsequent random testing
What We Do
The Hualapai Tribe is a federally recognized Native American tribe in northwestern Arizona whose reservation, established in 1883, spans about one million acres along 108 miles of the Grand Canyon and Colorado River, with its capital at Peach Springs. Governed by a nine-member Tribal Council, the tribe oversees administrative departments and operates tourism enterprises including Grand Canyon West, the Grand Canyon Skywalk, Hualapai River Runners, a lodge, restaurant, and market, serving roughly one million visitors annually.
