Culture and Stewardship Coordinator

Kenaitze Indian Tribe•Kenai, AK

About The Position

The Culture and Stewardship Coordinator incorporates culturally relevant curriculum and materials into existing and future educational programs and training. The position oversees the K'beq Heritage Site and its development, schedules specialized programming such as youth performances, tours, and events, and develops and implements public presentations during the winter months. The Coordinator ensures that the Tribe's mission, strategic plan, cultural heritage, and language are appropriately represented in future planning, community representation, and published materials. The role oversees cultural activities and programs in the Kenaitze Tribal Programs Department, consults with division program leads, develops heritage and cultural curriculum, materials, and programs, and supervises cultural and heritage programs and staff at the K'beq Heritage Site. It also partners with agencies and stakeholders, supports community youth and Elders activities, and ensures compliance with applicable employment laws, Tribal policies, and the TERO ordinance. Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor consistent with the position and the Tribe's objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Education, Alaska Studies, Culture and Language, or a related field; a combination of education and experience in a related field may be substituted for a degree.
Three years of experience teaching or instructing youth.
Experience with culturally appropriate education.
Knowledge of the Kenaitze Indian Tribe's history and cultural heritage.
Experience with collaborative program development.
Experience in curriculum design, implementation, and assessment.
Valid Alaska State driver's license and ability to remain insurable under the Tribe's policy, or obtain the license within 90 days of hire.
Project management skills.
Strong leadership, community outreach, and collaboration skills.
High energy and ability to motivate staff and students.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Ability to conduct business in a service-oriented manner that is attentive, pleasant, respectful, and kind when dealing with un'ina, visitors, coworkers, and others.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of and experience working with cultural diversities.
Bilingual and biliterate in English and Dena'ina.

Responsibilities

Ensure the Kenaitze Indian Tribe's mission, traditions, and culture are incorporated into the functions of its cultural and educational programs and services.
Oversee development of cultural activities and programs in the Kenaitze Tribal Programs Department.
Consult with division program leads on cultural programming.
Develop heritage and cultural curriculum, materials, and programs.
Supervise cultural and heritage programs and staff at the K'beq Heritage Site.
Partner with agencies to develop appropriate community representation of Tribal stewardship, heritage, and culture.
Support community youth and Elders activities and programs.
Network with stakeholders in the development of educational materials.
Ensure compliance with Tribal, federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, Tribal policies, and the TERO ordinance.
Schedule specialized programming involving youth performances, tours, and events.
Develop and implement public presentations during the winter months.
Ensure appropriate representation of the Tribe's mission, strategic plan, cultural heritage, and language in future planning, community representation, and published materials.