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Wisdom keeper Culture Bearer- Seasonal

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JOB STATEMENT/PURPOSE:

The Wisdom Keeper Culture Bearer – Seasonal collaborates with program staff in planning, developing and implementing programs and activities for visitors of all ages.

Summer Season runs May – Sept. Winter Season runs Oct. – April.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Learn and share about traditional Alaska Native language, fishing, art, plants, hunting, dancing, storytelling, etc.
• Share Alaska Native Culture with Interns and general visiting public
• Be knowledgeable about the Center’s mission, direction, and history. 
• Provide information on Hall of Cultures exhibits, village sites, activities, performances, and performers.
• Assist artists and performers as needed.
• Assist with training and orientation of seasonal staff.
• Cultural Awareness Workshops— assists with presentations at CAW’s as needed. 

ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

• Knowledge of Alaska Native cultures, Alaska Native history, Tribes, ANCSA, etc.
• Individual will need good communication skills; must be able to lead and instruct a group of youth interns in an effective manner. 
• Individual must have the ability to multi-task and have the ability to use good judgment. 

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Additional duties as assigned based on needs of the business.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

Weather:

• Indoors: Primarily in an environmentally controlled office;
• Outdoors: Ability to work outside in all weather conditions typical for Anchorage Alaska.

Noise level:

• Quiet to moderate.

Physical requirements:

• Employee is required to lift and/or move up to 10 lbs.
• Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, use hands/fingers to handle or feel, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk/hear, see, taste/smell, and carry weight/lift.

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