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Under the general supervision of the Deputy Director, the Language Manager is responsible for enhancing the language and cultural revitalization program and strengthening the infrastructure necessary to build a solid Language Program. The Language Manager oversees a team of coordinators and program staff, and collaborates with organizational leaders to ensure all functions of the program maintain high standards and are reaching OVCDC’s goal of transforming people and communities. The manager will inspire innovative ideas, solutions, and people while ensuring all facets of the program are administered in accordance with established laws, regulations, requirements, policies, and procedures.
Minimum Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s degree in education, Native American Studies, Indigenous Studies, Linguistics, Administration or related field, with two years of experience implementing and monitoring an expanding language and cultural revitalization program, and one year in a supervisory capacity; or in place of a Bachelor’s degree, five years implementing and monitoring a language and cultural revitalization program, and three years in a supervisory capacity.
· Employee is expected to travel regularly within the service area and may be expected to travel to headquarters in Bishop for meetings and to professional development conferences.
· Strong conflict resolution and mediation skills.
· High level of integrity, initiative, and problem-solving capacity.
· Experience working with individuals who are struggling with life challenges.
· Cultural competency and demonstrated ability to grow and learn.
Possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver’s license, and qualify for employer insurability throughout employment. Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screen, and background investigation.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $69,243.20 - $96,948.80 per year
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Work Location: In person
Full Time
Preschool & Daycare
$84k-114k (estimate)
05/19/2024
09/14/2024
ovcdc.com
COLEVILLE, CA
25 - 50
1977
$10M - $50M
Preschool & Daycare
Owens Valley Career Development Center is a dedicated American Indian organization operating under a consortium of Sovereign Nations. OVCDC is providing the opportunity for improvement in the quality of life by focusing on education and self-sufficiency while protecting, preserving and promoting our cultures in the spirit of positive nation building for Native people of today and generations of tomorrow. Owens Valley Career Development Center started in 1976 as a small business focused on providing more career opportunities for Native Americans. As the company began to grow and branch into oth ...
er areas, the number of Sovereign Nations within its consortium also began to grow. Nowadays, OVCDC is a multifaceted business reaching into all aspects of social services and educational services, as well as economic development markets, providing Native American communities with a mechanism for bettering quality of life. Whether through its strong support for cultural activities and traditional practices or through its efforts to bring modern technologies and choices to Indian Country, OVCDC is dedicated to its partnership with member communities and Indian Country as a whole.
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