Cultural Advisor I

• Assist with developing culturally appropriate enrichment camp sessions that engage youth in traditional Alaska Native practices and knowledge.
• Prepare and deliver cultural lessons to school-based programs, ensuring content is age-appropriate and culturally authentic.
• Support recruiting and enrollment efforts for camp sessions, engaging with families and community members.
• Coordinate with department peers to develop, implement, and teach cultural lessons across various programs.
• Organize and implement relevant cultural activities for K-12 students enrolled in the Anchorage School District.
• Assist CITC staff with integrating culture into lesson plans and educational units.
• Collect and maintain data on camp participation and cultural programming outcomes.
• Establish rapport with CITC departments, school administrators, and teachers to develop partnering opportunities.
• Support scheduling, planning, and implementation of cultural training for school and CITC staff.
• Promote Youth Education and other CITC programs within schools and communities.
• Participate in scheduled CITC meetings, committee meetings, and community meetings as requested.
• Assist with providing cultural awareness workshops for CITC staff and participants as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality according to regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Perform all related duties as needed and assigned.

Cultural Advisor II

• Perform all duties and responsibilities of Cultural Advisor I with a higher level of proficiency.
• Plan and prepare for camps with guidance from Cultural Advisor III.
• Lead recruitment and enrollment of students into camps with appropriate supervision.
• Conduct pre- and post-assessments of students' language and literacy skills.
• Develop and maintain CITC department-approved communication venues including social media and website content.
• Compile and distribute activities calendars and permission slips to youth and families.
• Collect and compile program data for Cultural Advisor III review and reporting.

Cultural Advisor III

• Perform all duties and responsibilities of Cultural Advisor I and II with an advanced level of proficiency.
• Develop comprehensive culturally appropriate enrichment camp sessions and curriculum.
• Schedule, plan, and implement cultural training programs for school and CITC staff.
• Serve as mentor and trainer for Cultural Advisors I and II within the department.
• Bridge Youth Education Department with organization-wide cultural enrichment initiatives.
• Ensure consistent cultural services, programs, and processes across all Youth Education programs.
• Track program expenses and assist with budget management under Program Manager guidance.
• Ensure timely submission of all internal and external program reports to Program Manager.

• Strong knowledge of Alaska Native community and culture with ability to teach traditional practices.
• Demonstrated experience working with direct services involving Alaska Native families.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate and engage youth in cultural learning activities.
• Knowledge of youth services within Anchorage School District and educational systems.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills with ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with cultural sensitivity.
• Demonstrated ability to work as an active participant in a team environment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed for camps and cultural events.
• Knowledge of general community needs and appropriate public resources.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the social, health, educational, training, and cultural needs of the Alaska Native and American Indian community.

• Continued employment is contingent upon completion of satisfactory state and federal fingerprint criminal background check.
• Valid Alaska driver's license and insurable under CITC's automotive insurance, which requires a driver to be at least 21 years of age and have had a driver's license for at least three years.

Cultural Advisor I

• One (1) year experience in community outreach, public relations, language, culture, or relevant field.

Cultural Advisor II

• Two (2) years' experience in community outreach, public relations, language, culture, or relevant field.

Cultural Advisor III

• Associate's degree in the field of language, culture, education, or related field. Relevant work experience may substitute for education requirement on a year-for-year basis.
• Five (5) years of experience working professionally with Alaska Native youth and families with demonstrated knowledge of their values and belief systems.

• Previous experience in the language, culture, education, or related field.
• Experience working with Tribal organizations or within American Indian communities.

• Good manual dexterity.
• Standing for prolonged periods of time.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds frequently, by utilizing proper lifting techniques and working in a safe manner.
• The ability to wear the appropriate PPE.
• Frequent bending, stooping, and reaching, kneeling, crouching, crawling.
• A good sense of spatial awareness.
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts, vibration, dust, noise level.
• Must be able to handle heavy materials and tools.