Comanche Language Consultant

Indian Tribe; Lawton (OK); On-site; USD 21,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave

Sick Leave

Birthday Leave

Paid Holidays

Medical Insurance (employer paid)

Job summary

The Comanche Nation Language Department in Lawton, OK is hiring an assistant to support Comanche language activities. You will help create audio, video, and multimedia materials for physical, digital, and online formats, and assist with community classes and events.

Requirements include fluency in Comanche and English, ability to teach, strong communication, and flexibility for varying hours. A High School Diploma or GED is preferred; valid Oklahoma driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Must be fluent in Comanche and English with Comanche as L1
• Second Language Acquisition or facilitator training preferred
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for classroom and public settings
• Ability to adapt teaching methods and learning strategies
• Available for flexible hours and travel as needed
• Must possess a valid Oklahoma driver's license

Responsibilities

• Assist with Comanche language activities.
• Provide instruction to learners as requested.
• Assist with community classes and events.
• Assist with producing Comanche language texts/workbooks; translation as requested.
• Record Comanche conversations, narratives, songs, etc.
• Participate in language revitalization efforts with linguists and partners.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual Comanche-English

Language teaching

Interpersonal skills

Public speaking / classroom delivery

Flexibility in hours/locations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Comanche Nation Language Department - Lawton, OK 73502

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School Diploma/GED

Salary Range: $15.00 - $26.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage: Up to 25%

Job Shift: M-F/8-5

OPENING DATE: August 13, 2026

CLOSING DATE: August 26, 2026

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for assisting the Comanche Nation Language Department with Comanche language activities. This position will work with the rest of the Comanche Language Department staff & consultants to create audio, video, and multimedia informational materials in physical, digital, and online formats. Key skills for this position include speaking and teaching the Comanche language, problem solving, listening to and incorporating feedback from many sources, research & data collection, gathering & synthesizing information, communicating with varied constituencies, building & sustaining relationships with diverse groups, and perseverance to overcome challenging issues and situations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the program with Comanche language activities.
• Provide instruction to learners as requested.
• Assist with Comanche community classes and events as requested.
• Assist with the production of Comanche language texts/workbooks. Translation services as requested.
• Record Comanche conversation, narratives, songs, poems, prayer, etc. as requested.
• Conduct public prayers and singings at various nation events as requested.
• Participate in joint language revitalization efforts with individuals, including linguists and other academic partners.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

REPORTS TO:

Will report to Comanche Language Department Director.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Employee must be able to climb, crouch, pull, push, reach, stand engage in repetitive motions, grasp, walk, feel, touch, speak, hear and see.
• Employee must be able to move and lift computing equipment.
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5pm. Some weekends.
• Travel Required: Occasionally

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Professional and Confidential.

QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be a fluent bilingual speaker of Comanche and English with Comanche Language being L1 (first language) and English being L2 (second language). Comanche Language as L1 required (native speaker).
• Second Language Acquisition training or facilitator training highly preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively in the classroom and with the public.
• Cooperates with all Team Members, Leadership and other stakeholders. Ability to develop and implement inquiry and hands-on learning strategies.
• Must be available for flexible work hours and work locations as necessary to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to teach the Comanche language to others.
• A High School diploma or GED is preferred.
• Must possess a Valid Oklahoma Driver's License and be insurable under the Comanche Nation's Motor Vehicle Policy.
• Must be willing to submit to and pass Drug Testing.

BENEFITS PACKAGE:

• Annual Leave (4 hours per pay period)
• Sick Leave (4 hours per pay period)
• Birthday Leave
• Bereavement Leave (5 paid days off for specified family members)
• Fifteen (15) Paid Holidays
• Medical Insurance (100% employer paid for employee only)
• Dental Insurance (100% employer paid for employee only)
• Life Insurance (100% employer paid for employee only- $40K coverage)
• 401K-up to 3% match

VOLUNTARY BENEFITS (100% employee paid via payroll deduction):

• Medical Insurance BCBS (Spouse, Child(ren), and Family coverage available)
• Dental Insurance Delta Dental (Spouse, Child(ren), and Family coverage available)
• Vision Insurance VSP (Employee, Spouse, Child(ren), and Family coverage available)
• Short-term Disability
• Long-term Disability
• Additional Employee Life Insurance
• Spouse, and Child Life Insurance
• AFLAC

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

The Comanche Nation does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

COMANCHE PREFERENCE applies in accordance to the Comanche Nation Human Resources Policies and Procedures. Eligible applicants must submit proof of enrollment with employment application to receive Comanche preference.

INDIAN PREFERENCE applies in accordance with Indian Preference Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC Section 472), Form 4432 must be submitted with employment application to receive Indian Preference. Non-Indian applications will be considered in the absence of qualified Comanche and/or Indian preference applicants.

VETERAN PREFERENCE applies in accordance to the Comanche Nation Human Resources Policies and Procedures. Eligible applicants must submit proof of veteran status, DD Form 214, with employment application to receive veteran preference.