Cultural Specialist

Assists cultural manager in implementation of tribal cultural program/department. Engage the tribal community and public entering the Shoalwater Bay Indian Tribe's traditional homelands and educate them about the art and heritage of the cultural program. Serve in a research/instructional capacity in the preservation and revival of traditional ways of the Grays Harbor, Willapa, and Columbia River watersheds, which comprises the Shoalwater Bay tribal culture. Research of historic items in ethnological and archaeological collections will be common, such research will result in replication and care of artifacts as well as interpretation and instruction to the community. Along with traditional arts, areas of language, history, genealogy, archiving, and preservation will be handled. Heavy emphasis will be placed on Coastal Washington and Oregon cultural regions and aspects of the "Coast Salish" culture as well. These duties will be utilized in the Shoalwater Bay Cultural program to revive local art and support new artists, preserve tribal history, practices and culture, and educate the public as to the tribal identity of the people. To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. #J-18808-Ljbffr Shoalwater Bay Tribe