Cultural Director
On-siteTrout, Louisiana, United States
Job Summary
Administer all Jena Band of Choctaw Indians Cultural programs, including the Youth Powwow Dance Program, Museum, Library, and Research Center. Coordinate, plan, and budget for cultural activities to revitalize traditional lifeways while collaborating with the Tribal Historic Preservation Office on curation and archiving. Oversee inventory of Tribal property, distribute event information to members, and serve as a mandatory member of relevant committees. Submit monthly reports to the Tribal Council, manage grants, and delegate responsibilities to departmental staff. This full-time role requires working extended hours, including tribal events and meetings, with occasional travel and on-call availability.
Required Qualifications
- Associate's degree
- Five (5) years of job related experience
- Knowledge of or willingness to learn Tribal heritage and history
- Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age
- Must possess a valid driver's license and clean driving record
- Must have reliable transportation
- No felony or theft convictions
- Must submit to a criminal background and fingerprint check
- Capable of high-performing individual and collaborative work
- Meets deadlines effectively and efficiently
- Occasional travel, irregular or extended work hours, and on-call availability
- Must demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills
- Highly organized; possesses strong time management skills and attention to detail
- Demonstrated ability to maintain the highest of ethical standards, maintain strict confidentiality, and exercise tact and discretion
- Must exhibit kindness and respect
- Must demonstrate cultural sensitivity and appreciation of tribal traditions, customs, history, and the socioeconomic needs of the tribal community
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
- Ability to acquire new software skills as needed
- Proficiency in operating standard office equipment, including computers, printers, scanners, copiers, and telephones
- Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Desired Qualifications
- Basic knowledge of contract principles and procedures, grant writing, and grant management
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