110 Nicholoff Way

P.O. Box 1388

Cordova, Alaska 99574-1388

Ph (907) 424-7738 * Fax (907) 424-7739

CULTURAL SUMMER INTERN

This position assists the Youth Coordinator in planning and holding youth events in order to service at risk

tribal members promote Eyak culture and provide fun activities for all community members. The incumbent is

expected to work independently with groups of youth aged K-12 under the direction of the youth coordinator.

This position receives detailed instructions on new projects and assignments, work is discussed frequently, and

supervisor signs off on all activities.

Team: Social Services Salary range: 11.50-13.00/hr

Reports to: Youth Coordinator Schedule: Temporary, 20-25 hrs p/week,

Salary Status: Non Exempt from Overtime Last Revised April, 2014

Responsibilities/Duties

Assists with Miqwanwasaq cultural day camp preparation

Leads youth through day camp activities

Contacts Tribal Members and Youth about upcoming events and other opportunities

Coordinates with other Tribal Family Services departments for youth activities

Acts as chaperone on trips and youth events

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities) Good knowledge of computers, office equipment and Microsoft Office suite. Knowledge of traditional crafts.

Ability to organize and plan events, knowledge of appropriate abilities for each age child. Ability to lead,

supervise and teach children, keeping them on task and ensuring appropriate, safe behavior.

Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with youth and co-workers. Ability to work with a

supervisor, capable of using resources to carry tasks to completion. Good knowledge of motorized and non-

motorized recreation vehicles. Ability to successfully pass a background check.

Experience Requirements One year experience working in a leadership role with youth. One year experience working with Microsoft

Office Suite.

Education Requirement Highschool diploma or equivalent

Performance Standard Regularly move quickly, bend, crouch and exert muscular force to coordinate and complete events and

activities.

Regularly manipulate electronic data to contact, notice, and otherwise invite youth and others to participate in

NVE programs.

Regularly use communication devices to complete work.

Some operating of small recreation vehicles to complete outdoor activities

10,000 years in our Traditional Homeland, Prince William Sound, the Copper River Delta, & the Gulf of Alaska

Environmental Factors Majority of work will be indoors in a gym and office

Will be working in noisy and chaotic atmosphere with children

Will be out of doors in all types of weather including cold and wet weather

May have contact with and operate outdoor motorized sport vehicles including watercraft

May have exposure to potentially dangerous wildlife

Slight risk of exposure to blood borne and infectious pathogens

Disclaimer

Nothing in this job description restricts NVE’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this

job at any time.

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Employee Signature Date Supervisor Signature Date

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Team Leader Signature Date