Job Description:
sha’yuushtɬ’a uɬ quuiich Language Nest Facilitator:
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hiitsߴiiߴii hiich
Regular-Part-Time Hybrid; Limited (3 yr.) Duration Position
SUMMARY
The Department of Natural Resources and Culture (DNRC) mission is to
research, monitor, assess, manage, conserve, protect, enhance,
utilize, and restore the cultural and natural resources within the
Tribes’ area of interest. Natural resources are cultural resources,
and many of the Tribe’s values, meanings, and identities are closely
linked with features of this landscape. The cultural and environmental
programs within the DNRC work to perpetuate the culture of the Tribes
by protecting, preserving, and upholding the Tribes’ heritage,
language and lifeways.
Language Nest Facilitators play pivotal roles in supporting and
enhancing language-related activities of the Tribe’s three languages;
miluk. They focus on facilitating a recurring virtual "Language
Nest Program", developing language materials for Camps and other
cultural activities, and participating in language immersion
initiatives working to broaden the Tribe’s speech communities. This
unique opportunity actively contributes to the preservation and
revitalization of CTCLUSI’s Indigenous languages and cultural heritage.
This is a (3 yr.) limited duration position. Under the direction of
the Tribe’s Language Program, each Language Nest Facilitator will
focus on a specific (assigned) tribal language group: miluk t?iis d?
yets k’a (miluk), ensuring representation and dedicated attention to
each assigned language group. Preference will be given to individuals
enrolled in The Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw
Indians, Coquille Indian Tribe, The Confederated Tribes of Siletz, and
the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde.
PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Collaborate with Language Program Staff to facilitate the Language
Nest Program, engaging young participants in one of the Tribal languages.
- Contribute to the development of age-appropriate and culturally
appropriate language materials for the Language Nest Program.
- Cross-collaborate with language speakers, staff, and educators to
develop resources for learners of all ages.
- Support the facilitation of language-focused/language-immersed
events, workshops, camps, and community outreach initiatives,
especially Language Revitalization Camp (in person requirement).
- Actively engage in continuous training and learning to advance
language skills and cultural understanding.
- Consistently attend one of the language classes each week to
enhance language proficiency.
- Actively participate in the week-long Northwest Indian Language
Institute's Summer Institute.
- Collaborate with the Language Department to facilitate the
Language Nest Program in one of the Tribal languages: miluk, hanis,
or sha'yuusht?'a u? quuiich.
- Assist in the creation of engaging and culturally relevant
language materials for the Language Nest Program.
- Fulfill additional responsibilities as directed by Language
Program Staff.
PHYSICAL & MENTAL DEMANDS
- Maintain appearance standards as outlined in CTCLUSI policies.
- Must be able to walk, talk, hear, use hands to handle, feel or
operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
- Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the
ability to adjust focus.
- May be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 25 pounds.
- Requires the ability to manage moderate levels of stress arising
from schedules, workload, etc.
WORKING CONDITIONS & ENVIRONMENT
- Hybrid work environment; onsite program support is required for
event functions.
- Limited (3yr.) duration.
- Work effectively in a team environment with staff and families
from diverse backgrounds.
- Adapt to diverse working conditions as program needs arise.
- Demonstrate flexibility to work during varying shifts, weekends,
and special events as required.
- Must be able to work efficiently independently and remotely.