Hawai'i Cultural & Language Resident

Job Details

Description

The Hawai’i Cultural and Language Resident will create materials that inform how the NOIRLab/Gemini North staff engage the local community and/or conduct operations and business in Hawaiʻi. Activities may include advising on lessons or activities, speaking at public stargazing events, and shadowing telescope operations. The Hawaiʻi Cultural & Language Resident will work closely with the Hawaiʻi Education and Engagement Manager in Hilo, Hawaiʻi to develop plans and specific goals, based on the needs of the observatory and the local community during the length of the residency.

Essential Functions

• Provide strategic perspectives in planning, coordination and execution of education and engagement programming in Hawaiʻi.
• Engage in local community events and programs such as AstroDay, ʻOhana Stargazing, Journey Through the Universe, Summit Tours, etc.
• Evaluate and provide perspective on existing and potential new processes for telescope and business operations and maintenance rooted in local practices and culture.
• Advise observatory leadership on local community related issues and opportunities.
• Create Hawaiʻi-centered learning materials in the form of web pages, lessons, books, images, video, etc.
• Communicate clearly on goals and progress with the Hawaiʻi Education and Engagement Manager.
• Produce reports and/or presentations at the end of the residency to summarize work achieved.
• All AURA employees are responsible for the proper management and control of all AURA property within their work area, whether assigned to them or someone else. This responsibility includes reporting any known missing, stolen, or non-working property in their work area to their supervisor or the AURA Property Officer.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with government award terms and conditions assigned to this position or subordinates of this position.
  
  

Other Functions

• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Requirements

• Minimum 4 years of experience in education, engagement, and/or Hawaiian culture related work.
• A deep understanding, appreciation, and experience engaging with Hawaiʻi local and indigenous communities.
• Familiarity with the Hawaiian language (ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi).
• Proficient in the use of a computer including creating documents, sending emails, etc.
• Ability to work from home.
  
  

Preferences

• Proficiency with the Hawaiian language (ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi).
• Knowledge of astronomical research and basic astronomy concepts.
• Ability to travel nationally in case the need arises for conferences, professional development, workshops, etc.
• Clean driving record.
  
  

Work Environment

This position operates in a professional office environment and routinely utilizes standard office equipment, including computers, phones, and copiers. The work environment is generally quiet and may involve working in close proximity to others, depending on the needs of the specific function.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at least 50% of the time.
• Occasional need to move about inside the office environment to access files, office tools, attendance in a meeting room, etc.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity tools that require fine motor skills, such as a calculator, copy machine, computer printer, etc.
• May occasionally need to position self to maintain computer and related tools.
• Seldomly needed to move objects up to 10 pounds.
• Constant communication with other individuals. Must be able to discern and exchange information as appropriate to the situation.
• Constant need to distinguish, discern, and identify a variety of objects and fine details with accuracy.
• Some travel may be necessary in or outside the contiguous United States including travel to the various observatory sites (Arizona, Chile and Hawai`i).
• Occasional work at high elevation summit sites may be required (summit elevations range from 6,800 feet to 14,000 feet)
  
  

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required by personnel so classified.

This Institute promotes Equal Employment Opportunity workplace that includes reasonable accommodations to otherwise qualified, disabled applicants and employees.

Salary Range

$32.00 - $40.00 per hour. The final salary will depend on skills, qualification, and experience.

AURA offers an excellent benefits package including paid time off and retirement contributions, competitive salary commensurate with experience, and a very attractive work environment. Details on benefits can be found at Benefits by Location - Aura Human Resources.

How to Apply

Apply by May 16th for priority consideration. This position will remain open until it is filled. Please submit a cover letter and a CV or resume, PDF files preferred. Please name any attachments with the following format: LastName DocName.

Individuals needing assistance with the employment process can request assistance at employment@aura-astronomy.org