Govt. Cultural Activities Assistant

Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians; Sault Ste. Marie, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians seeks a Cultural Activities Assistant to help plan and coordinate cultural events that preserve and restore Anishnaabe life skills, customs, and teachings.

You will assist in budgeting, scheduling, and supplying cultural programs, with responsibilities including youth transport, chaperoning, and calendar development across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: None.
• First Aid and CPR Certification preferred; valid driver’s license and insurability by the Tribe required; background check.
• Must maintain good moral character; must comply with Drug-Free Workplace Policy.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn Native American culture; ability to use office machines; strong communication with colleagues and guests.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, developing and coordinating cultural events and activities.
• Aids in tracking event attendance for future planning.
• Submit rental payments to accounting department and prepare vouchers/purchase orders.
• Order and organize supplies for events, camps and ceremonies.
• Develop annual camp and powwow calendars and set goals with target dates.
• Transport youth to venues and serve as a chaperone for overnight stays.

Skills

Native American culture knowledge

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Office equipment operation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Office machines

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Cultural Activities Assistant is responsible for providing assistance in planning, developing, and coordinating cultural events and activities that will aid in the preservation and restoration of traditional life skills, customs, and teachings of the Anishnaabe people.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assists in implementing and coordinating departmental policies and procedures.
• Aids Cultural Activities Coordinator in tracking event attendance for future planning purposes.
• Submits rental payments to accounting department.
• Prepares and tracks disbursement vouchers and purchase orders.
• Assists Cultural Activities Coordinator in ordering and organizing supplies used for cultural events, activities, camps and ceremonies.
• Researches for culturally relevant ways to pass on traditional values to youth.
• Assists in the development of annual camp and powwow calendars.
• Assists with establishing goals and target dates for activities and projects to be completed throughout the year.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Transports youth participants from Nigaanagiizhik Building (Sault Ste. Marie) to Mary Murray Culture Camp (Sugar Island) and to other locations for various cultural activities.
• Serves as a chaperone for overnight stays at the Mary Murray Culture Camp.

CONTACTS:

Immediate peers, peers in other departments, immediate supervisor/manager, managers in other departments, executives, Board of Directors, outside vendors/service providers and customers, both Sault Tribe and the general public.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Position light with lifting of 20 pounds and frequent lifting/carrying up to 10 pounds. Physical factors include frequent sitting, carrying, lifting, typing and occasional standing, walking, pushing/pulling, climbing, stooping, kneeling, use of hearing, near/midrange/far vision, and depth perception, color/field of vision and bending and driving. Working conditions include frequent exposure to weather and occasional exposure to extreme heat/cold, wet/humidity, noise and vibration. Potential hazards include frequent computer use and occasional client contact.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education: High School diploma or equivalent required.

Experience: None

Certification/License: First Aid and CPR Certification preferred. Must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable by the Sault Tribe Insurance Department. Must comply with annual driver’s license review and insurability standards with the Sault Tribe Insurance Department. Will be required to undergo and successfully pass a background check. Must maintain a good moral character standing. Must comply with the Sault Tribe’s Drug-Free Workplace Policy which may include random drug tests.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of or ability to learn Native American culture. Must have working knowledge and be able to use office machines, such as calculator, copier, fax, printer and computer. Must be able to establish and maintain effective communication with co-workers, supervisors and guests. Native American preferred.

This job description outlines the general scope and level of responsibilities associated with the position. It is not intended to be an employment contract, nor does it represent a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, or requirements. The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians reserves the right to modify, add, reassign, or combine job duties or positions, in whole or in part, at any time.