National Breath of Life Trainer – Wyandotte Tribe Language Program Coordinator

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Ohio, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Offer training assistance to communities engaged in National Breath of Life initiatives, including Apprentice and Fellowship programs.

• Foster a sense of community among participants and alumni of the National Breath of Life programs.

• Collaborate with the National Breath of Life Director to create programs that address the needs of the participant community.

• Create and maintain asynchronous training and documentation materials for the Indigenous Languages Digital Archive (ILDA) platform.

• Engage in outreach efforts to communities interested in the ILDA platform.

• Work alongside Myaamia Center personnel and software developers from Miami University on ILDA and associated software products.

• Provide technical support and training for ILDA users via in-person, phone, and digital communication channels.

• Assist with data management, transcription of archival materials, ILDA utilization, work planning, and scoping activities.

• Collaborate with the Assessment and Evaluation team to ensure proper evaluation of programs.

• Regularly visit the Myaamia Center to work closely with the staff of the National Breath of Life and Myaamia Center.

• Partner with the Wyandotte Nation Cultural Resources Officer to identify and implement priorities for language and cultural revitalization.

• Assist in language and cultural research and development alongside Wyandotte Nation linguists.

• Contribute to the development of the Wyandotte Nation's ILDA instance and related software solutions.

• Support tribal programs and educational opportunities as directed by the Cultural Resources Officer.

• Travel to tribal events in Oklahoma as needed and instructed by the Cultural Resources Officer.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Native studies, anthropology, linguistics, history, English studies, education, or related disciplines.

• Two years of experience in the context of indigenous language and cultural revitalization.

• Familiarity and experience with the National Breath of Life’s Indigenous Languages Digital Archive software platform.

• Submission of a Resume/CV and Cover Letter is required.

• A criminal background check is mandatory.

• Must adhere to Miami University’s E-Verify requirements.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligible for benefits: Yes.

• Flexible remote work arrangements.

• Occasional travel to participant communities and conferences/gatherings.

• Regular visits to the Myaamia Center.

• Travel to tribal events in Oklahoma as required.

• Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

• Reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment.