A Voice from the Eastern Door
St. Regis Mohawk Tribe Employment Opportunities
Division: Environment – Akwesasne Cultural Restoration Program
Salary: $27,518.40 – 85,779.20 25-1062 Status: Full-time, Exempt
Deadline: Kentenhkó:wa/November 8, 2013
Description of Position: Primary responsibility of the Language Specialist will be to work with the Akwesasne Cultural Restoration Program on a daily basis in learning and reintegrating the Mohawk Language relating to the four areas of traditional practices: fishing/river use, hunting/trapping, horticulture/basket making and medicinal plants/healing.
Qualifications: Any awards, credits, recognitions, certifications or course work related to the Mohawk Language. Must have significant knowledge of Mohawk grammar and linguistics, along with instructional techniques. Computer literacy preferred. Must be fluent in written and oral Mohawk Language. Must be at least 21 years of age, have and maintain a valid driver’s license with a clean drivers abstract in accordance with the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Fleet Policy. Candidate must successfully pass criminal background check, prior to employment beginning.
Obtain complete job descriptions online at http://www.srmt-nsn.gov or Human Resources – Community Building 518-358-2272.
Submit letter of interest and resume to: [email protected]
NATIVE PREFERENCE POLICY: The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe gives preference to Native Americans who meet the requirements of the posted position. Applicants not entitled to Native Preference will receive consideration without discrimination based on age, sex, disability or national origin.
DRUG TESTING POLICY: The successful applicant must pass a drug test for illegal substances prior to employment being confirmed.
BACKGROUND CHECK: Some positions require candidate(s) to successfully pass a criminal background check prior to beginning employment, used solely for employment related purposes.
ELIGIBILTY LIST: A list of qualified candidates is created from interviews that may be used to appoint individuals to similar positions within the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe for a period of six months.
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