Language Specialist

Location: Sells

Are you a champion for cultural preservation and linguistic heritage? Tohono O'odham Community College is seeking a dedicated Language Specialist to join the President's Office within the O'odham Ñi'oki? Ki: (O'odham Language Center). This is a unique opportunity to play a vital role in the revitalization, documentation, and promotion of the O'odham language. This is a full-time, exempt position.

Hiring Salary Range: $42,956 - $46,790

What You Will Do:

As a Language Specialist, you will be at the forefront of language maintenance efforts, working closely with the community and various organizations. Your core responsibilities will include:

* Collect, analyze, translate, and document various forms of O'odham language data and materials.

* Collaborate with the Tohono O'odham Nation, related tribes, and community programs to establish effective language projects and activities.

* Identify and maintain a network of persons who provide historical, linguistic, and cultural information.

* Assist in creating and implementing Language Center projects, presentations, and instructional activities.

* Lead workshops and trainings to support the language revitalization process.

* Support the T-So:son (Our Core Values), including T-Wohocudadag (Our Beliefs), T-Apedag (Our Well-Being), T-Pi:k Elida (Our Deepest Respect), and I-We:mta (Working Together).