Also called: Repatriation Specialist, Tribal Consultation Coordinator
Works with Native American tribes to return ancestral remains and sacred objects held by museums and universities.
A NAGPRA coordinator researches collection records, consults with tribal representatives, prepares legal notices, and organizes respectful returns. New 2024 federal rules made this work more urgent.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Master's degree, about 6 years after high school. Master's in anthropology, museum studies, or Native American studies.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school. Training cost: $60k – $150k.
Majors to look at: Anthropology, Museum Studies, Native American Studies.
Growing faster than average (about 5% over 10 years). BLS 2025-35 projection band for SOC 25-4012: Faster than average (5% to 6%).
Low risk for 10 years. AI can sort collection records, but consulting tribes and returning ancestors with respect stay human.
Classes: AP US History, AP Government, Native American studies if offered.
Official data: O*NET occupation 25-4012.
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