Govt. Language and Cultural - Cultural Activities Assistant Open Until Filled

About the position

The Cultural Activities Assistant, under the direction of the Cultural Activities Coordinator, is responsible for providing assistance in planning, developing, and coordinating cultural events and activities that will aid in the preservation and restoration of traditional life skills, customs, and teachings of the Anishnaabe people.

Responsibilities

• Assists in implementing and coordinating departmental policies and procedures.
• Aids Cultural Activities Coordinator in tracking event attendance for future planning purposes.
• Submits rental payments to accounting department.
• Prepares and tracks disbursement vouchers and purchase orders.
• Assists Cultural Activities Coordinator in ordering and organizing supplies used for cultural events, activities, camps and ceremonies.
• Researches for culturally relevant ways to pass on traditional values to youth.
• Assists in the development of annual camp and powwow calendars.
• Assists with establishing goals and target dates for activities and projects to be completed throughout the year.
• Transports youth participants from Nigaanagiizhik Building (Sault Ste. Marie) to Mary Murray Culture Camp (Sugar Island) and to other locations for various cultural activities.
• Serves as a chaperone for overnight stays at the Mary Murray Culture Camp.
• All other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• First Aid and CPR Certification preferred.
• Must have a valid driver's license and be insurable by the Sault Tribe Insurance Department.
• Must comply with annual driver's license review and insurability standards with the Sault Tribe Insurance Department.
• Will be required to undergo and successfully pass a background check.
• Must maintain a good moral character standing.
• Will be required to complete and pass pre-employment drug testing.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn Native American culture.
• Must have working knowledge and be able to use office machines, such as calculator, copier, fax, printer and computer.
• Must be able to establish and maintain effective communication with co-workers, supervisors and guests.

Nice-to-haves

• Native American preferred.