Culture Department Assistant

The Culture Department Assistant is the behind-the-scenes superstar who keeps Jamestown’s Culture Department humming along. Think of this role as the organizational glue—working closely with the Culture Coordinator and Traditional Foods Gathering Coordinator, this role helps plan, coordinate, and report on the Culture Department’s wide range of ceremonial, traditional, and day-to-day activities.

From contacting teachers and volunteers to gathering supplies and entering invoices, you’ll be part of the team that keeps S’Klallam culture thriving and vibrant in the community. This position is scheduled for 32 hours a week, Monday through Friday, offering a consistent schedule for someone passionate about Tribal heritage and community service.

Essential Functions

• Assist the Culture Coordinator and Traditional Foods Gathering Coordinator in planning, coordinating, and facilitating ceremonial, traditional, and day-to-day activities, including contacting teachers, participants and volunteers, gathering supplies, making event agendas, and managing proper documentation of planning and budget for each event and activity.

• Assist the Culture Department in making supply orders in-person, by phone, or online.

• Must be able to provide reports of expenses, attendance, and activities, as requested, to the Culture Coordinator, Traditional Foods Gathering Coordinator, and Deputy Director.

• As assigned, help co-facilitate events and activities to enhance knowledge and consumption of indigenous and other healthy foods among JST community members. This will include hands-on activities such as growing, harvesting, processing and cooking traditional foods.

• Assist the Culture Coordinator and Traditional Foods Gathering Coordinator to promote cultural and healthy foods education through presentations, Tribal newsletters, Department Facebook page, and other communications as assigned.

• Support the planning and facilitation of cultural and traditional foods events and activities in partnership with other Tribal Departments.

• Assist with planning, writing and submitting grant applications and reports.

• Assist with the training and mentoring of Tribal Teen Interns.

• Adhere to all JST policies and procedures, including standards for safety and work practices described in the Occupational Exposure Control Plan.

• Adhere to Food Handler Safety standards and obtain a current WA Department of Health Food Handler card.

• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Deputy Director.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required, associate’s degree preferred.

• Knowledge of ethics and confidentiality procedures.

• Knowledge of S’Klallam history, culture, community and traditions, with experience in Tribal cultural environment.

• Ability to manage work and community relationships with respect to Tribal culture, values, and traditions.

• Excellent interpersonal skills, including effective verbal and written communication, and ability to speak publicly.

• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.

• Effective time management, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.

• Proficient computer and computer program(s) skills are required, including proficiency with Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Ability to travel locally and regionally as assigned.

• Valid WA Driver’s License.

• Must be able to successfully pass criminal background investigation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Tribal, Local, State, and Federal Laws and Regulations in reference to Tribal Treaty and State harvesting.

• Related work experience in a Tribal Government or Tribal Organization.

• American Indian/Alaska Native preferences apply.

Salary : $22 - $29