Linguist I

San Manuel Casinos•Highland, CA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Manager, Linguistics, the Linguist I assists the Education Department in Serrano language revitalization and promotes and executes the educational goals and priorities set by the Tribe and the Education Board. This role is crucial for developing and maintaining linguistic and curricular materials, supporting archival work, and contributing to the overall success of the Language Revitalization Program.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology, Linguistics, American Indian Studies, or applied Linguistics with emphasis in Native American languages is required.
Related, relevant, and/or direct experience may be considered in lieu of minimum educational requirements indicated above.
Must be willing and capable of learning the Serrano language.
Strong research, oral, and written skills to prepare and present professional workshops, panels, presentations, handbooks, handouts, and newsletters.
Demonstrated computer skills, knowledge of software including working with sound or audio recordings, editing and copying.
Must be a team player and can develop and plan program objectives with support.
Ability to establish and maintain effective, collaborative relationships and the ability to enlist support at all levels to accomplish goals.
Skilled in creative problem solving.
Skilled in effectively interacting and communicating with diverse groups including students, parents, peers, leadership, and members of the San Manuel Community.
Skilled in setting priorities that accurately reflect the relative importance of goals and job responsibilities.
Ability to manage multiple projects in a demanding environment.
Experience in American Indian language as well as knowledge of California Indian community needs.
Experience with Native American languages, preferably Uto-Aztecan languages.
Knowledge of San Manuel and Morongo communities, their history, culture, and political structure.
Practical experience in tribal community settings.
Candidates and incumbents are required to pass pre- and post-employment screening including Live-Scan, background, drug testing, and tuberculosis (TB) testing.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of desktop publishing software.

Responsibilities

Assists in the development and production of culturally relevant linguistic and curricular materials and the Serrano fluency transfer system (FTS) for use in all learning settings.
Assists with research, preparation, and delivery of comprehensive plans for the Language Revitalization Program in alignment with the 2040 Vision.
Assists in the archival work of Serrano language recordings for use in teaching materials for Serrano language program intended for children and adult tribal citizens.
Assists with the recording, editing, processing, and maintaining Serrano Language audio and audio-based projects.
Assist with organizing and attending Serrano community audio events.
Creates and disseminates reports on issues relating to American Indian language retention and revitalization discussed at attended academic conferences.
Performs other duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of the department.