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Position Summary: Under the supervision of the Director of Cultural Resources, the Cultural Resources Coordinator will maintain accountability for the Cultural Resources Department business. She/he will set up consultation meetings with various agencies and conduct business with various Tribal departments. The position will be responsible for consulting with Cultural Committee members and the Tribal Archaeologist in order to represent the best interests of the Tribe. He/she will draft resolutions, contracts, policies and procedures and other documents necessary for the successful maintenance of the department. He/she will also work with other department staff to establish an archival system for cultural artifacts until they can be permanently transferred to the Tribes curation facility. In addition to the duties of coordinating the Cultural events, activities and business, the coordinator will also provide general administrative support to the Cultural Resources Department. He/she will maintain permanent and working files for the department, the Central Sierra Me-Wuk Cultural and Historic Preservation Committee, and other staff assigned to or supporting the Cultural Resources Department.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Meet with appropriate parties to plan, organize, schedule, coordinate and participate in Cultural Department events, activities and meetings.
2. Implement departmental programs and activities in accordance with prescribed budget allocations.
3. Process Traditional Use Funds requests to obtain maximum tribal member involvement in traditional cultural activities.
4. Arrange government to government consultation for the Cultural Department/Committee.
5. Prepare correspondence, meeting minutes, contracts, MOUs and other documents required by the department.
6. Coordinate Elder Life History Project; continue to interview and document Tribal elder life experiences.
7. Coordinate travel arrangements for the department and the Cultural Committee.
8. Participate in training activities as specified by the Director.
9. Assist Language Program Facilitator with coordination of Language Preservation activities and projects.
10. Consult with the Tribal archaeologist and Cultural Committee members as required.
11. Present department ideas and projects to the Cultural Committee as specified by the Director.
12. Consult with department managers and attend department meetings as specified by the Director.
13. Draft the Tribal Historic Preservation Office (THPO) plan for the Tribe.
14. Set up and maintain permanent and working files for the Department.
15. Train new employees; assign and monitor daily tasks for such employees.
16. Draft Cultural Committee meeting agendas and distribute to department managers.
17. Perform administrative functions including screening incoming correspondence and telephone calls for the Director.
18. Coordinate calendars and appointments.
19. Plan and develop new department projects.
20. Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
1. Possess high school diploma or GED and two years of administrative experience.
2. Possess good verbal, writing and organizational skills.
3. Ability to type 55 words per minute.
4. Ability to interact professionally with people with a wide variety of backgrounds.
5. Experience with archival standards, methodology and inventory control is desirable.
6. Must possess a valid California drivers license and comply with the requirements of the Tribes driving policy and insurance requirements.
7. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
8. Knowledge of and interest in cultural matters and Native American History.
9. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs, including Word, Excel and Access.
10. Knowledge of and ability to use all office equipment.
11. Efficient, detail-oriented and consistent.
12. Must be reliable and able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends if necessary.
Uphold Tribal Vision Statement: The Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk Indians is a Sovereign Nation that is dedicated to uphold the Social and Economic Stability through Self-Reliance and to promote the Health, Safety and Welfare of our Indian People.
Physical Requirements: This position is deemed a Level 1 and requires walking; standing; sitting for prolonged periods of time; climbing stairs; stooping; kneeling; crouching; reaching; pushing, pulling and lifting up to 20 pounds; raising objects overhead; manual dexterity for operation of computer, phones and small office machines; hearing; talking; good verbal and written communication skills; repetitive motion of the wrists, hands, and fingers.
Indian Preference: Preference in filling vacancies shall be given first to qualified Tuolumne Me-Wuk Community Council Members and then to enrolled Native Americans of any federally recognized tribe. Documentation for claiming preference must be provided with the application for consideration. Other than the above, the Tuolumne Me-Wuk Tribe is an equal opportunity employer.
Pre-employment Requirements: Employment is contingent upon pre-employment background and drug test results.