sha’yuushtɬ’a uɬ quuiich Language Nest Facilitator: waߴasamɬ hiitsߴiiߴii hiich

Job Description:

sha’yuushtɬ’a uɬ quuiich Language Nest Facilitator: waߴasamɬ 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.