Culture - Cultural Specialist (Internal Only + Kalispel Tribal Members)

Kalispel Tribe Careers•Cusick, WA

About The Position

The Cultural Specialist preserves, protects, and enhances Kalispel culture and traditions. The position develops ways to teach Kalispel traditions and language to tribal members, gathers and shares cultural and historical information, and organizes community gatherings for the Culture Program. The role is performed primarily in an office environment, with occasional local travel and, at times, work outside general business hours.

Requirements

Some knowledge of and interest in Kalispel culture and traditions.
Fluent or semi-fluent in the Kalispel language.
Ability to bend, stoop, lift, carry, and move items weighing up to 30 pounds.
Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.

Responsibilities

Preserve the culture and traditions of the Kalispel Tribe.
Develop teaching methods for the Kalispel culture program.
Gather and disseminate relevant cultural information to cultural staff and community members.
Interview elders and community members to document Kalispel culture and history.
Continue gathering information on Kalispel tribal genealogy and family trees.
Gather photo archives from various sources for use by the Culture Program.
Gather pertinent historical records from various agencies regarding the Tribe.
Organize community gatherings for the Culture Program.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Supervise when contracting outside teachers to teach specific subjects.