The Museum of the American Indian (MAI), located in Novato, CA on the ancestral homelands of the Coast Miwok people, seeks an experienced Indigenous Creative Producer / Field Producer for a unique consulting opportunity. This contract position will focus on field-based filming, portrait photography, oral history sound recording, and creative production support for a five-month, grant-funded multimedia storytelling initiative that highlights lived Native experiences, language of the land, and the cultural vitality of Native peoples in Marin County and surrounding Northern Bay California.

DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Native Storyteller – Creative Producer / Field Producer (Consultant)
Position Type: 1099 Independent Contractor
Project(s): Indigenous Heritage Project
Duration: August 19, 2025 through January 31, 2026
Compensation: $21,500 total (see compensation itemization below)
Location: Marin County, California (Miwok Park) and Remote

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Demonstrated expertise across multiple areas of filmmaking: producing, filming, and post-production.
• Knowledge and experience in photography, including portraiture.
• Prior experience in community-based or culturally sensitive film projects, especially with Indigenous communities.
• Strong existing relationships within the California Native film industry and community.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, particularly with Tribal governments, Elders, elected officials, nonprofit institutions, and diverse stakeholders.
• Cultural humility and a commitment to Indigenous self-representation in all storytelling processes.

ORGANIZATIONAL VALUES:

The mission of the Museum of the American Indian is to uplift, support, and make visible the Indigenous Peoples of the Americas by offering authentic educational programs and cultural resources to Marin and the greater Bay Area.
Marin Museum Society dba as Museum of the American Indian (MAI) is committed to diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We highly encourage Native community members to apply. We also recommend that interested applicants not self-opt out simply because you don’t meet every single qualification or proficiency listed—your unique experiences, transferable skills, and passion may be exactly what we’re looking for!

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:

We respectfully recognize that the Museum of the American Indian is located on Coast Miwok territory. We strive to be humble and respectful of the tragic colonial history that led us to this present circumstance, and we acknowledge that indeed colonial pressures still exist today. We are dedicated to listening, learning, and supporting the Coast Miwok people in their efforts to cultivate and maintain their tribal sovereignty. We stand in awe and respect of their strength and resiliency.

• Co-lead the project with the Filmmaker/Director, under the guidance of the Museum’s Executive Director and Board of Directors.
• Co-produce and film archival documentation, including B-roll footage, of cultural demonstrations/celebrations during Aay-Ko Nature-Based Playgroup sessions, Trade Feast, FARE Workshops, and other Native programming within Marin County.
• Scout on location sites for filming and assist in developing shooting schedules, call sheets, and on-set coordination (sound and/or lighting assistance).
• Capture and record oral history interviews with Indigenous Elders and Native Community members. (Trade Feast 2025 is October 12, 2025; plus other dates TBD).
• Photograph portraiture sessions of Native Community members to be exhibited in the Museum of the American Indian.
• Serve on a newly formed Indigenous Advisory Panel, providing insight, cultural accuracy and sensitivity, and community feedback throughout the project.
• Collaborate closely with the Filmmaker/Director, and with the composer/musician/scorer, during post-production to edit and present a polished, meaningful documentary for public screening in late January 2026.
• Ensure all activities are aligned with the Museum’s mission of self-representation, cultural continuity, and community-centered storytelling.