Cultural Education Assistant

Mescalero Apache Tribe
Mescalero, NM Full Time
POSTED ON 9/11/2024 CLOSED ON 9/26/2024

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cultural Education Assistant position at Mescalero Apache Tribe?

HR 8/2024


Position Title: Cultural Education Assistant
Department: Historic Preservation Office
Employment Status: Non-Exempt Grade: NE6
Opening Date: September 6, 2024 Closing Date: September 20, 2024


Job Summary
Cultural Education Assistant will assist the Cultural Educator/Historian in the development of educational
materials and curricula focused on Apache culture and the Mescalero Apache Tribe’s past and present history.
This position will also aid in presentation activities at local schools, clerical and administrative tasks to support
daily office operations including sorting mail and entering it into a database, greeting visitors, taking messages
answering phone calls and other duties as assigned.

This position description may not include all of the listed duties, nor do all of the listed examples include all tasks which
may be found or assigned to this position.


Duties and Responsibilities

Assist Historian/Cultural Educator in presenting cultural and historical materials to school children 

Must have knowledge of Apache traditions/cultural practices 

Assist in the development of educational materials and curricula focused on Apache culture and past and
present history, and ensuring they are appropriate for various age groups 

Effectively communicate in oral and written form to inform public of Tribal culture and history 

Required to be self-motivated and able to work unsupervised 

Essential basic computer skills (Microsoft office) 

Collaboration with Mescalero Tribal organizations as well as local schools to teach children and community
about Mescalero Tribal history 

Overseeing clerical tasks, such as checking mail and entering into office database 

Keep inventory of office supplies and ordering new materials as needed 

Maintaining files 

Answering phone calls 

Taking and delivering messages 

Assist with field duties, if needed

Minimum Qualifications: 

Must have High School Diploma or GED 

Must have knowledge of Apache History and Culture. 

Must have effective communication skills both written and verbal. 

Must have basic computer skills. 

Must be able to travel to the local schools and to trainings. 

Must have valid Driver’s License.

Must have reliable transportation. 

Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screen and background investigation.

MESCALERO APACHE TRIBE
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

HR 8/2024

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

Knowledge of the Apache History and Culture. 

Knowledge of Historic Preservation. 

Knowledge/experience in maintaining and organizing records. 

Skill in operating business computers and office machines, including in a Windows environment, specifically

Word, Excel and presentation software (such as PowerPoint) 

Skill to effectively speak and to write clearly 

Skill in the safe operation of a motor vehicle 

Ability to work professionally and cooperatively with staff, students, parents, and community members 

Ability to deliver informational and educational presentations and classes. 

Ability to present materials appropriate for teaching school-aged children 

Ability to respect the dignity of each family, culture, customs and beliefs 

Ability to maintain professional relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds and

with co-workers at all levels 

Ability to pass background check, as employee will be presenting to school-aged children 

Ability to handle multiple tasks 

Ability to collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. 

Ability to prepare accurate, complete, and legible reports and create and present detailed, accurate,

objective and effective speeches and presentations, 

Ability to represent organization in a professional manner, building respect and confidence in the

community 

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of job, employee is required to sit, stand, and walk for several hours at a time; to
use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms above shoulder level. The employee must

occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.


Work Environment:

Work is generally performed in an office setting, but local travel and working with the community and local
schools will also be required. Occasional evening, weekend, and/or holiday may be required. Training and

workshops may be attended by employee. Extended hours and irregular shifts may be required.



Indian Preference:

Indian and Tribal Preference will apply, as per policy. (Must submit tribal documentation with application to qualify for Indian

Preference).


Acknowledgment
This position description is intended to provide an overview of the requirements of the position. It is not necessary inclusive, and the
job may require other essential and/or nonessential functions, tasks, duties, or responsibilities not listed herein. Management reserves
the sole right to add, modify, or exclude any essential or nonessential requirement at any time with or without notice. Nothing in this
job description, or by the completion of any requirement of the job by the employee, is intended to create a contract of employment of
any type.

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