Cultural Preservation Assistant

Position Title:       Cultural Preservation Assistant                           

Department:         Cultural Preservation and Environmental Protection             

Reports to:            Director of Cultural Preservation and Environmental Protection

Classification:       Non-Exempt        

THE POSITION:

Under the supervision and direction of the Director of Cultural Preservation and Environmental Protection, the Cultural Preservation Assistant will assist in the administration of the Cultural Preservation and Environmental Department programs, responsibilities and initiatives related to historic and cultural preservation and environmental protection.

The incumbent is expected to work in accordance with the mission, purpose, and values of the Colusa Indian Community Council.

The current vacancy is for a part-time position, working less than 29 hours per week.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for administrative duties and assists in all activities of Cultural Preservation and Environmental Protection Department.
• Strong knowledge of Cachil DeHe Wintun Tribe history, culture, traditions or willingness to learn.
• In coordination with the Director of Cultural Preservation and Environmental Protection must be knowledgeable and communicate accurate information on all development and design of the Patwin Language App, activities, events.
• Assist in development and execution of community cultural and language revitalization events to support programs.
• Assist staff/volunteers to ensure that the traditional culture and language of the Cachil DeHe Wintun Tribe is successfully being offered, taught, learned, maintained, and revitalized to members of the CICC tribe.
• In coordination with the Director of Cultural Preservation and Environmental, communicate with members/families regarding up-and-coming language and cultural events.
• Assist in coordination of CICC staff collaboration to ensure the highest quality of service during events and field work.
• Participate in administrative staff meetings as required.
• Ability to learn Historic Preservation laws that affect historical and culturally valuable sites associated with and defined by the National Historic Preservation Act.
• Assist in the process of cataloging artifacts recovered from archaeological surveys or excavation work and donated collections.
• Document and file all correspondence, language documents, research, field notes and outing notes.
• Must be able to research the history, culture, traditions, language and other activities of the Cachil DeHe Wintun preservation efforts.
• Must possess the ability to establish priorities.
• In coordination with the Director of Cultural Preservation and Environmental, address complaints and resolve problems.
• Assist with answering member/non-member requests.
• Assist in documenting GPS points of cultural sites.
• Assist in performing general office duties to include, but not limited to support of Culture projects, research for the Executive Committee.
• Maintain high confidentiality standards at all times. 
• May perform other duties commensurate with the functions and level of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: High School Graduate or equivalent.
• Desired Experience: Culturally raised experience. Knowledge of cultural preservation. Knowledge of operating geographic information (GIS) system for backup. Site monitoring experience.
  
• Licensing and Other Requirements: 

            Must be eighteen (18) years of age.
            Must possess a valid California Class C driver’s license.

SUPERVISORIAL DUTIES: None

ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:

• Knowledge and understanding of missions, organizational goals and objective of the Tribal intent for historical preservation and cultural resource management.
• Research and develop knowledge of Federal/State Gathering laws specific to surrounding counties.
• Individual must be able to communicate effectively and diplomatically with both internal and external individuals and organizations.
• Familiarity with regulations and standards of various regulatory and credentialing groups relevant to historical preservation and cultural resource management.
• Possess knowledge of and familiarity with community resources and facilities throughout the surrounding counties.
• Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent PC, MS Office and research skills.
• Must have excellent time management skills and proven ability to be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Able and willing to travel.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment & able to multi-task. 
• Dedicated hard worker with ability to report to work on a daily basis.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee:

• Will be required to stand, stoop, bend, twist, reach and/or kneel.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision to read printed materials and a computer screen with ability to adjust focus;
• May occasionally lift and/or move up to 25-50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• The noise level in this environment is usually moderate to loud.
• May be exposed to various seasonal elements such as rain, wind, cold and heat in excess of 90°.
• Will require occasional hiking in various terrain and landscapes to accomplish inventories and surveys of Tribal Cultural Properties.
• Requires frequent sitting, standing, walking, talking, and hearing in a standard office setting. The incumbent routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, telephones, photocopiers, and fax machines.