04/23/2026
The Newberry is hiring! We're looking to fill two new positions that will support the library's partnerships with tribal nations.
Both positions will support activities within a Mellon-funded implementation grant, “Expanding Indigenous Access and Stewardship at the Newberry Library” (2026-2030), which is a five-year community-driven initiative that centers Indigenous voices, builds lasting relationships, and creates accessible, sustainable pathways to Indigenous histories and knowledge. Building on a 2020–2023 Mellon-funded planning grant and larger institutional initiatives, the project will fund community-led research, digitization, and training—ensuring that American Indian and Alaska Native nations have greater access to and control over the presentation of historical materials that contain their histories and knowledge.
Learn more about the Mellon-funded implementation grant here: https://www.newberry.org/news/newberry-library-receives-4-million-grant
The Tribal Outreach Coordinator will coordinate and administer grant-related activities, assist with outreach to tribal nations, and support the McNickle Center's work as a meeting ground for research and collaboration with Native communities.
Learn more about the Tribal Outreach Coordinator role here: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=6c69260d-b5d0-4a5e-a057-e89d9ce47ba1&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=570925&lang=en_US
The Materials and Metadata Coordinator will facilitate the digitization of materials from the Newberry's Indigenous Studies collection, enhance the metadata of Indigenous Studies materials under community guidance, and support the work of the Newberry's Digital Initiatives and Services department.
Learn more about the Materials and Metadata Coordinator role here: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=6c69260d-b5d0-4a5e-a057-e89d9ce47ba1&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=570924&lang=en_US
Both positions are full-time, non-exempt positions that require regular onsite presence at the Newberry. Both positions are grant-funded with terms ending in December 2030.
We encourage you to apply and share this with your networks! You can read more about each role's responsibilities and apply through the Newberry's Career Center: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=6c69260d-b5d0-4a5e-a057-e89d9ce47ba1&ccId=19000101_000001&lang=en_US&selectedMenuKey=CareerCenter
