Ahtna Language Apprentice

Chickaloon Village Traditional Council

(Nay’dini’aa Na’ Kayax)

Ahtna Language & Culture Lifeways Department

Internal/External Position Announcement

If you are interested in learning our Ahtna language and helping make it more accessible; and you want to be part of a strong and caring team of dedicated, passionate, and caring language professionals, this is the job for you!

Job Title: Ahtna Language Apprentice

Department: Ahtna Language and Culture Lifeways

Mission: Helping Our Citizens to Thrive

What We Offer: A short-term, flexible position (through August 2024), with competitive pay, remote work opportunities, free training, and educational opportunities. A family-friendly work environment, cultural activities, and fun!

What We Are Seeking: A self-motivated professional to perform research and data entry to populate our website with Ahtna language materials, including videos, audio recordings, and language curriculum.

Additional Responsibilities: You will assist the Ahtna Language Specialist with creating Ahtna language learning modules on the 7000 Languages website for future use by Tribal citizens and the public.

Qualifications, Education & Experience:

No experience is required. We are willing to provide training for CNV Tribal citizens.

Some high school is required. Must be willing and capable to learn and share Ahtna language, culture, stories, and history.

Excellent interpersonal, customer service, and leadership skills; including the ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds; establish and maintain cooperative relationships and work successfully as a member of a team.

Excellent time management, problem-solving and organizational skills, with a proven ability to meet sometimes competing deadlines.

Superb verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to function well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to learn and embrace new or updated software.

Reliable transportation to get to and from office and other working locations.

Pre-Employment Drug Screening and Background Check: This position requires you to complete and pass a pre-employment state and federal background check and drug screening as a condition of employment.

AN/AI Preference: As allowed in P.L. 93-638, preference for employment will be given to Alaska Native and American Indian peoples.

Visit www.chickaloon-nsn.gov/employ and select the job link to apply. Open until filled. Please contact HR at 907-761-3919 or employment@chickaloon-nsn.gov with any questions.