Culture - Coordinator/Carver Assistant

Puyallup Tribe of Indians•Tacoma, WA

13d

About The Position

Assists and coordinates cultural related activities for the Culture Department. Plans and teaches activities under the general direction of the Director.

Requirements

HS Diploma/GED required.
Beginner to intermediate level of experience and knowledge of computer, word processing and database skills (i.e. Word, Excel and Access).
Position requires general knowledge of wood working, types of wood and the care and upkeep of materials.
General mechanical knowledge of boats and trailers.
Must have knowledge of how to maintain and run a boat and trailer.
Working knowledge of how to properly use and maintain woodworking tools and equipment, such as band saw, sander, etc.
Knowledge of general safety methods for equipment.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, Tribal members, and the general public.
Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.
Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization may exist.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Must pass a criminal background check prior to and periodically throughout employment.
Must demonstrate strong organizational skills, flexibility, a team player, motivation and a willing to grow and learn.
Must be friendly, courteous and tactful.
Must be dependable and have an ability to keep track of various tasks.

Nice To Haves

Experience in planning, organizing and developing activities and events preferred.
Ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of tribal culture and traditions to create and teach cultural training programs preferred.
Preferred to maintain a valid Washington State driver’s license and proof of auto insurance; valid driver’s license must not contain any restrictions that would prohibit the employee’s use of a tribal vehicle.

Responsibilities

Assists the Culture Coordinator/Carver with event planning for cultural events such as the First Fish Ceremony, blessing of buildings, canoe family, etc.
Assists Culture Coordinator/Carver with organizing and coordination of new activities for culture classes.
Assists with developing instruction and teaching carving, small projects, rattles, paddles and drums, for all ages, youth, teens and adult.
Assists with carving paddles and wood working for funerals, give away items and other special request.
Assists with repair and upkeep of canoes, trailers and support boats.
Assists with maintenance of shop tools and equipment.
Assists with teaching drumming and singing of Puyallup/Coastal song and dance to youth in canoe family, culture class and afterschool programs at the Youth Center and Chief Leschi School.
Assists with drug and alcohol prevention curriculum.
Assists Culture Coordinator/Carver with representing the Culture Department at community meetings and events.
Researches information such as: Specialty resources for wood working, Assists with making and designing caskets for the Puyallup Tribe.
Teaches appropriate stories, about the use, making and care of items.
Assists Culture Coordinator/Carver with developing a library of instruction on cultural activities that are taught by the department to preserve the teachings and activities of the department. This is to include: supplies needed, instructions on how to make item, stories related to the activity and care instructions for item made.
Performs other duties as assigned.