The Puyallup Tribe of Indians is committed to protecting and exercising the inherent inalienable sovereign rights of the Tribe and Individuals in the interest of the Medicine Creek Treat Territories, as stewards to ensure preservation of our cultural and environmental integrity for common good and prosperity for all.

 Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Puyallup Language Program Director the Puyallup Language Program Coordinator is responsible for assisting the Program Director administratively, coordinating the txʷəlšucid language classes and events, creating materials, and creating and maintaining a database.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Coordinates txʷəlšucid language classes and events. Schedules location, times and works with Director to schedule Language Teachers for each event.
2. Coordinates inter-tribal events and trainings for all staff.
3. Acts as the main contact for all department classes and events. Responds to inquiries for class requests, gathers details for Director’s approval of class/event.

1. Assists Teachers with developing and formatting txʷəlšucid materials for language learning.
2. Reviews Lushootseed materials as requested by the Director. Creates and maintains Language Program Policies as directed by Director.

1. Creates and maintains language material filing system and database.

1. Collects and manages Language Program data and database, including all translated documents, curriculum, etc.
2. Collects and tracks Language service data, including students, classes, users and certifications. 
3. Processes payment of invoices and purchases and budget modifications. Monitors the department budget on behalf of Director.
4. Compiles data and assists in the creation of the quarterly report for Program Director to be provided to Tribal Administration and Council.
5. Assists in grant application process and the timely completion of each grant. This includes, working with the Grants department on applications, writing reports, tracking data and department outcomes, and ensuring the departments meet all expected deadlines.

1. Coordinates all steps of the Teacher Certification Program. Ensures applicant completes all steps by required deadlines.
2. Makes recommendations on department processes and procedures to the Director, including Language expansion, Teacher Certification and translation processes/procedures.
3. Provides administrative duties that include: making copies, picking up and delivering materials to the community, processing purchase orders and payments, maintains inventory, and prepares a variety of letters/correspondence, reports, memoranda, forms and other related information as needed.  

1. Coordinates scheduling of meetings, takes meeting minutes and distributes to staff.
2. Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications and Requirements

Education and/or Experience

Must have an Associate’s Degree and six months of office related work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge and experience using general office equipment such as copy machine, scanner, fax machine, etc. required.  Must be able to accurately type 35-40 WPM; required to demonstrate intermediate knowledge in Microsoft Office. 

Must complete a Level 1 txʷəlšucid Language proficiency (Non-Credentialed) in a one year period of employment with the Language Program. 

Knowledge of Puyallup Tribal history, culture and community.

Language Skills

Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from the community. Ability to communicate effectively in person, by phone, in writing or other. Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.  

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to utilize technology and software as it pertains to program operations and language development.

Other Requirements

Strong organizational skills.

Must be able to pass a background check.

Must have and maintain a valid and unrestricted Washington State driver’s license. Driver’s license must not contain any restrictions that would prevent the employee from driving a GSA vehicle.

Physical Demands

• Requires the ability to operate a typewriter, personal computer, multi-line telephone, calculator, facsimile and photocopier.
• Requires the ability to read, write, communicate, and interpret information accurately in English.
• Requires the ability to concentrate and consistently produce accurate work.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• The employee occasionally is required to stand and walk.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to sit for extended lengths of time.  Manual and finger dexterity for operation of personal computer and routine paperwork.

Work Environment

• The noise level is low to moderate.
• The physical exertion is low to moderate.
• Work is primarily performed in an office setting.
• Inside majority of time with limited exposure to outside elements.
• There are frequent contacts and interruptions during the day.

The Puyallup Tribe of Indians reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Indian Preference Employer as Required by Law

Native American preference applies and job placements are given on a competitive basis, using job related factors.  Because of the large number of applications received and limited job positions, your application will not guarantee employment.