Linguist I

San Manuel Band of Mission Indians • Highland, CA

7d • 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.

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 desktop publishing 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.
• Role does not require a driver’s license or insurance.

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.

Benefits

• As one of the largest private employers in the Inland Empire, San Manuel deeply cares about the future, growth and well-being of its employees. Join our team today!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level