Student Helper - Cultural Resource

Closing Date to Apply: July 5th, 2026 @ 5 pm PST

Number of Positions: 3

Hourly: $17.13 to $35.52 annually
Midpoint: $26.42 annually

Grant PUD posts the full hourly range for each position. The midpoint is provided as a reference point and is not a guaranteed starting pay. Starting pay is based on job-related factors such as qualifications, experience, skills, internal alignment, and organizational needs. Most new hires are typically placed between the minimum and midpoint of the range.

Benefits: This link below will provide you with Grant PUD's benefit that may be available if hired, different employee types are eligible for different benefits.

Grant PUD - Unified Insurance Program (uip-wa.org)

Grant County PUD will conduct a background check after a contingent offer of employment has been made, if selected for this position.

First review of applications will occur on July 5th, 2026. Applicants meeting minimum qualifications may undergo further evaluation based on preferred qualifications and other job-related criteria. Only the most qualified candidates will be referred for further consideration.

The District may use the applicant pool and results from this recruitment to fill additional vacancies in the same classification for up to six (6) months following the recruitment closing date, consistent with District policy and applicable law.

Position Summary

This Student Helper position is intended to provide safe, supervised student work and learning experience in Grant PUD's Power Production Cultural Resources / Traditional Resources area. The position supports Wanapum cultural-resource stewardship, traditional-resource activities, records, events, educational materials, and administrative needs under close supervision. The role is designed for students who are developing workplace skills and who have an interest in supporting the respectful protection, preservation, and perpetuation of Wanapum culture, history, traditions, and cultural resources.

Essential Functions

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer.

Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Supports Power Production Cultural Resources / Traditional Resources staff with administrative, records, research, event, educational, and community-support tasks under close supervision.
• Assists with activities related to Wanapum cultural-resource stewardship, traditional-resource programs, cultural preservation, educational materials, and departmental support.
• Helps prepare, organize, scan, file, label, inventory, or distribute documents, photos, meeting materials, supplies, and records as assigned.
• Assists with meetings, gatherings, trainings, tours, presentations, and events, including setup, cleanup, sign-in materials, note-taking, supply organization, and follow-up tasks.
• Uses or learns to use Microsoft Office, email, calendars, Teams, shared drives, scanners, printers, and other District systems to complete assigned work.
• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive cultural-resource, traditional-resource, archaeological, family, community, and District information.
• Demonstrates respect for Wanapum elders, community members, cultural protocols, traditional knowledge, coworkers, visitors, and partner organizations.
• May participate in supervised field, facility, or event-support activities when age-appropriate, properly trained, and approved by the supervisor.
• Does not independently conduct archaeological work, cultural-resource compliance work, Tribal consultation, excavation, monitoring, artifact collection, or handling of culturally sensitive materials.
• In this position, if needed to operate a GPUD vehicle for business purposes, please refer to the Vehicle/Asset Usage Policy, IS-TA-POL-001.
• Demonstrated commitment to Grant PUD's mission, vision, values, strategic plan, and Grant PUD/IBEW Local 77 Code of Excellence. The incumbent should be familiar with these organizational priorities and behave in a way that aligns with these expectations.
• Understand and adhere to compliance requirements for this position that may include laws, regulations, security guidelines, Grant PUD policies & procedures, as well as NERC/WECC..
• Actively participate in all aspects of our safety program, including but not limited to:
  • Following all safety policies and procedures.
  • Alerting supervisors and coworkers to unsafe or hazardous working conditions.
  • Reporting any safety incidents or close calls within 24 hours to your supervisor; and
  • Accepting feedback from supervisors and coworkers regarding your own safety performance.
• Accept responsibility for the safety of all team members and model safe behaviors by:
  • Clearly defining and completing performance-focused safety activities required of you and your team.
  • Supporting work stoppages by employees when they identify unsafe/hazardous working conditions.
  • Acknowledging compliant safety behaviors and good safety performance from members of your team(s).

Required Qualifications (Education, Experience, Licenses & Certifications):

• Must be enrolled in an accredited high school, GED program, college, or university.
• Must maintain full-time student status throughout employment and provide verification upon request
• Must maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale and provide

Preferred Qualifications (Education, Experience, Licenses & Certifications):

• Experience participating in Wanapum community, family, cultural, educational, youth, volunteer, or school activities.
• Familiarity with or willingness to learn Wanapum cultural protocols, community expectations, and the importance of protecting culturally sensitive information.

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Basic respectful workplace behavior.
• Knowledge of the importance of confidentiality when working with cultural, traditional, family, community, archaeological, and District information.
• Basic office practices such as filing, scanning, organizing records, preparing materials, and using email or calendars.
• Knowledge of the importance of safety, asking questions, and following supervisor direction.
• Knowledge of Wanapum culture, history, traditions, community practices, or a willingness to learn in a respectful way.
• Using or learning Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, shared drives, scanners, printers, and other basic office tools.

Physical Requirements

• Position may be eligible for hybrid work arrangement: ☐Yes ☒No
• Majority of work is performed in a standard office setting.
• Some field work may require operation of a vehicle.
  o Will perform work onsite at the locations of the assigned Business Units
• Typical shift of employees in this position: ☒8 hours ☐9 hours ☐10 hours ☐12 hours

*For a full list of requirements, the applicant/incumbent should refer to the Physical Capacity Evaluation (PCE).

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions for this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas

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Salary : $17 - $36