Director of Language Revitalization & Culture Programs

Doyon, Limited; Fairbanks (AK); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

PTO

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan with Employer match

Tuition Assistance

Access to UAF eCampus 10% discount

Job summary

Doyon Foundation seeks a Language Revitalization Program Director to oversee all project administration for LRPD within the Doyon region. You will supervise language staff, manage staffing, budgeting, grant administration, and ensure contractual compliance under the Executive Director.

You will develop plans, monitor metrics, and coordinate with regional partners and external resources to advance language and culture preservation across communities.

Qualifications

• Experience in grant writing and management of contracts and grants
• Knowledge of Alaska Native cultures
• Proficient with computers, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Internet
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills

Responsibilities

• Manage the Language Revitalization Program including staffing, budgeting, planning, goals/objectives, grant administration and ensure compliance to contractual obligations and requirements.
• Develop comprehensive needs survey including analysis and reporting survey-based recommendations for language revitalization.
• Provides expertise and/or identify resources in Doyon region language development.
• Provide staff support for the Language Revitalization Committee.
• Attend conferences and meetings related to Language Revitalization.
• Work cooperatively with other language program directors, managers, and communities to incorporate the Doyon region languages and culture.
• Develop and implement a plan to archive material important to continue and strengthen the Doyon Region’s language & Culture.
• Other related duties may also be assigned by ED

Skills

Time management

Communication skills

Independent worker

Leadership

Intercultural collaboration

Alaskan Native culture knowledge

Project management

Budgets, grants & contracts management

Community-based projects knowledge

Willingness to travel

Education

Degree in Alaska Native Languages or Linguistics

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

MS Project

Job description

Doyon Foundation seeks a Language Revitalization Program Director to oversee all project administration for LRPD within the Doyon region. You will supervise language staff, manage staffing, budgeting, grant administration, and ensure contractual compliance under the Executive Director.

You will develop plans, monitor metrics, and coordinate with regional partners and external resources to advance language and culture preservation across communities.