SHI - Cultural Interpreter

Sealaska/Woocheen Family of Businesses • Juneau, AK

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The position is responsible for providing cultural interpretation and guidance to visitors to the Walter Soboleff Building.

Requirements

• Excellent customer service skills
• High degree of initiative
• Excellent oral communication skills
• Student in good standing of a local school district; or
• High school diploma or equivalent plus one year of college

Nice To Haves

• Experience in public speaking and assisting the public
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
• Knowledge of Alaska Native cultures

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors to the Walter Soboleff Building and provide guided tours of the Exhibits and the lobby/house front.
• After extensive in-house training on Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian culture and traditions, provide cultural interpretation and guidance to visitors.
• Answer questions of visitors.
• Ensure visitors adhere to building and exhibit rules regarding food and drink.
• Guide visitors through exhibits, explaining history and culture of Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian people as related to three interactive exhibits and Celebration juried art show.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Review the Benefits associated with this position: https://www.sealaska.com/benefits/

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED