Project & Facilities Artist (Open Until Filled)

The Tulalip Tribes; Tulalip Bay (WA); On-site; USD 35,817 - 48,216; Full time

Job summary

The Tulalip Tribes, within the Tulalip Tribal Design department, seeks a Project and Facilities Artist to collaborate on Tribal Projects and coordinate classes for the Tulalip Community. This full-time role emphasizes consultation on art and design elements for tribal initiatives.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, with an Associate degree preferred, and extensive experience in wood carving and Coast Salish artwork, plus public speaking and blueprint reading.

Qualifications

• Ten years’ experience in wood carving including the use and maintenance of various carving tools.
• Ten years’ experience in drawing, designing and painting Coast Salish Artwork.
• Five years’ experience with public speaking.
• Experience reading building plans or blueprints.
• Experience carving totem poles, wood panels, masks, canoes, and carved doors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Consult and collaborate with designated recommending art and design elements for Tribal Projects.
• Coordinate classes for the Tulalip Community.

Skills

Wood carving

Coast Salish artwork

Public speaking

Reading blueprints

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates Degree preferred

Job description

The Tulalip Tribes

The Tulalip Tribes publicly announces that Indian Preference in hiring shall apply to Tulalip Tribal job opportunities according to our Preference Code.

DEPARTMENT

Tulalip Tribal Design

JOB SUMMARY

As a member of the Art Design Team, the Project and Facilities Artist will consult and collaborate with designated recommending art and design elements for Tribal Projects and coordinate classes for the Tulalip Community.

COMPENSATION

$30.23 hr.

Minimum Required Education

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Associates Degree in related field preferred

Minimum Related Experience

• Ten (10) years’ experience in wood carving including the use and maintenance of various carving tools
• Ten (10) years’ experience in drawing, designing and painting Coast Salish Artwork
• Five (5) years’ experience with public speaking
• Experience reading building plans or blue prints
• Experience carving totem poles, wood panels, masks, canoes, and carved doors preferred

Required Licenses/Certifications/Prerequisites

• Must be a Tulalip Tribal Member.
• Must provide examples of work (i.e. Portfolio) upon interview
• WA State Driver’s License. (Personal Auto Insurance)
• CPR/First Aid Certificate.
• Must pass an Agility exam to determine if physically capable of performing the job.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check.

Terms of Employment

This is a regular full-time position.