Cultural Programs Assistant (Mentorship: Archives & Admin)

prci; Oakhurst (CA); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians (PRCI) seeks a Cultural Administrative Assistant (Mentee) in a developmental role within Cultural Resources. This position supports the Cultural Historian through documentation, preservation, and archival work, building foundational administrative skills in a tribal program context.

The role offers onsite attendance with hybrid arrangements possible for qualified candidates, and includes mentorship, training in records management, and exposure to

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• One year of clerical, office, or community support experience preferred.
• Strong interest in cultural preservation, Tribal history, or archival work preferred.
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite, email, data entry).
• Must pass all required criminal, character, and background checks.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and insurable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a mentorship program focused on administrative support and cultural preservation practices.
• Provide administrative and clerical support to the Administration Department and Cultural Historian.
• Assist in organizing and cataloging cultural and historical materials, records, and archives.
• Support transcription and formatting of cultural documentation and oral histories.
• Maintain electronic and physical filing systems for records.

Skills

Clerical experience

Microsoft Office

Data entry

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in Administration/Native American Studies/History

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Workspace

Job description

Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians (PRCI) seeks a Cultural Administrative Assistant (Mentee) in a developmental role within Cultural Resources. This position supports the Cultural Historian through documentation, preservation, and archival work, building foundational administrative skills in a tribal program context.

The role offers onsite attendance with hybrid arrangements possible for qualified candidates, and includes mentorship, training in records management, and exposure to