Comanche Language Consultant
About The Position
Responsible for assisting the Comanche Nation Language Department with Comanche language activities. This position will work with the rest of the Comanche Language Department staff & consultants to create audio, video, and multimedia informational materials in physical, digital, and online formats. Key skills for this position include speaking and teaching the Comanche language, problem solving, listening to and incorporating feedback from many sources, research & data collection, gathering & synthesizing information, communicating with varied constituencies, building & sustaining relationships with diverse groups, and perseverance to overcome challenging issues and situations.
Requirements
- Must be a fluent bilingual speaker of Comanche and English with Comanche Language being L1 (first language) and English being L2 (second language).
- Comanche Language as L1 required (native speaker).
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively in the classroom and with the public.
- Cooperates with all Team Members, Leadership and other stakeholders.
- Ability to develop and implement inquiry and hands-on learning strategies.
- Must be available for flexible work hours and work locations as necessary to carry out the duties of the position.
- Ability to teach the Comanche language to others.
- Must possess a Valid Oklahoma Driver's License and be insurable under the Comanche Nation's Motor Vehicle Policy.
- Must be willing to submit to and pass Drug Testing.
Nice To Haves
- Second Language Acquisition training or facilitator training highly preferred.
- A High School diploma or GED is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist the program with Comanche language activities.
- Provide instruction to learners as requested.
- Assist with Comanche community classes and events as requested.
- Assist with the production of Comanche language texts/workbooks.
- Translation services as requested.
- Record Comanche conversation, narratives, songs, poems, prayer, etc. as requested.
- Conduct public prayers and singings at various nation events as requested.
- Participate in joint language revitalization efforts with individuals, including linguists and other academic partners.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Annual Leave (4 hours per pay period)
- Sick Leave (4 hours per pay period)
- Birthday Leave
- Bereavement Leave (5 paid days off for specified family members)
- Fifteen (15) Paid Holidays
- Medical Insurance (100% employer paid for employee only)
- Dental Insurance (100% employer paid for employee only)
- Life Insurance (100% employer paid for employee only- $40K coverage)
- 401K-up to 3% match
- Voluntary Medical Insurance (Spouse, Child(ren), and Family coverage available)
- Voluntary Dental Insurance (Spouse, Child(ren), and Family coverage available)
- Voluntary Vision Insurance (Employee, Spouse, Child(ren), and Family coverage available)
- Voluntary Short-term Disability
- Voluntary Long-term Disability
- Voluntary Additional Employee Life Insurance
- Voluntary Spouse, and Child Life Insurance
- Voluntary AFLAC
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
