Master Cherokee Language Speaker I

Cherokee Nation • Tahlequah, OK

8h

About The Position

Speaks the Cherokee language with all employees of the Master-Apprentice Cherokee Language Program in a Cherokee language immersive setting. Works with advanced Cherokee language speakers to improve their ability to express abstract concepts in the Cherokee language.

Requirements

• Associate's degree from a 2-year college or technical school; or two years (60 credit hours) coursework from 4-year College or university; or three years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• An additional two (2) years of experience in an agency or cultural organization or a related field.
• An individual should know about Accounting, Database, Internet, Inventory, Project Management, Spreadsheet, and Word Processing software; and Contact Management, Human Resource, and Payroll systems.
• Must possess a valid driver's license with a driving history verified through a motor vehicle report that meets requirements for Cherokee Nation underwriting rating.
• Must be able to demonstrate complete mastery of the Cherokee language, including a complete understanding of spoken Cherokee, and writing the Cherokee language in the Cherokee syllabary.
• The employee must not be and will not be under sanction by the United States Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General (OIG) or by the General Services Administration (GSA) or listed on the OIG's Cumulative Sanction Report, or the GSA's List of Excluded Providers, or listed on the OIG's List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE).
• Depending on work location, may need to meet and maintain pre-employment and periodic background investigation and adjudication for child care.

Responsibilities

• Speaks the Cherokee language with all employees of the Master-Apprentice Cherokee Language Program in a Cherokee language immersive setting.
• Works with advanced Cherokee language speakers to improve their ability to express abstract concepts in the Cherokee language.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees