Lead Cultural Coordinator - Kenaitze Tribal Member Only Department Culture and Language Program Denaina Cultural Center Reports to Denaina Culture Center Manager Employment Status: Full-Time FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Schedule: 40 Hours, 52 Weeks
Preference: TERO Ordinance 2017-01
Job Summary The Lead Cultural Coordinator is responsible for overseeing observers, archaeological monitoring and recording, and excavation work being conducted on historical Denaina lands. The Cultural Coordinator shall ensure that support is provided to the preservation and protection of the cultural resources of the Kenaitze Indian Tribe and serve as a cultural ambassador of the Tribe to minimize the potential for inadvertent impacts to archaeological sites and cultural resources.
Essential Functions • Assists with performing assignments, exercising judgment in evaluation techniques and procedures for the preservation of tribal cultural resources on and off the dig sites. • Identifies cultural and natural resources and assists in development of protective measures on historical Denaina lands. • Assists with planning, directing, coordinating, and performing a variety of tasks under the direction of the Cultural Resource Supervisor. • Oversees all ground disturbing activity, including but not limited to grading, gorse abatement, tree clearing, trenching, and excavations on undisturbed and previously disturbed ground. • Oversees field inspections of proposed projects, areas to determine the likelihood or the presence of cultural resources and the potential archaeological sensitivity of the area. • Performs and/or leads fieldwork surveys, excavation, monitoring, laboratory analysis, and interpretation. • Archives historical documents and artifacts and is responsible for documenting and reporting a comprehensive and accurate log for the Cultural Resources Supervisor. • Collaboratively teach Denaina culture and language, speaking, reading, and writing through a bilingual approach at the Tuen Charter School. • Participate in Denaina language classes to increase personal Denaina language speaking and writing skills.
Ensures compliance with Tribal, federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, Tribal policies, and TERO ordinance.
It is the intent of this job description to highlight the essential functions of the position, however, it is not an all-inclusive list. The incumbent may be called upon and required to follow or perform other duties and tasks requested by their supervisor, consistent with the purpose of the position, department, and/or the Kenaitze Indian Tribes objectives.
Working Conditions Lifting Requirements: Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Physical Requirements: • Stand or Sit • Stationary position • Walk • Move • Traverse • Use hands and fingers to handle or feel • Operate • Activate • Use • Prepare • Inspect • Place • Detect • Position • Stoop • Kneel • Crouch • or crawl • Position self • to • Move • Talk • Hear • Communicate • Detect • Converse • with • Discern • Convey • Express • oneself • Exchange • information • See • Detect • Determine • Perceive • Identify • Recognize • Judge • Observe • Inspect • Estimate • Assess • Pushing or Pulling • Repetitive Motion
Hazards and Atmospheric Conditions: • Exposure to Dust • Exposure to Extreme Temperatures • Wet • Noise • Vibration • Other
OSHA Categories: Category II - Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid, or tissue, but exposure or potential for exposure may occur.
Equipment and Tools: • List of equipment used for the job • Drives KIT or Personal Vehicle • Other Travel • Local • In-State • Out-of-State
Qualifications Education: • High School Diploma or GED or a combination of education and experience may be substituted
Experience: • One year of experience working with Cultural Programs, Archaeological Projects, and/or other Government Entities • One year of experience teaching youth
Preferred Qualifications: • Working knowledge of Native American Graves Protection Repatriation Act • Archaeological Resources Protection Act • National Historic Preservation Act • and other Historic Preservation laws • Participation in the Kenaitze Susten Camps Kbeq and other archaeological programs • Knowledge and experience working with cultural diversities
License/Certification: • Must have a valid Alaska State drivers license and must remain insurable under the Tribes policy or obtain within 90 days of hire.
Special Skills: • Good oral and written communication skills • Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or obtain within 90 days of hire
Conducts business in a service-oriented manner that is attentive, pleasant, respectful, and kind when dealing with unina visitors, co-workers, and others.