Position Details
Stewards Individual Placement Program (SIPP) provides individuals with service and career opportunities to strengthen communities and preserve our natural and cultural resources. Participants work with federal agencies, tribal governments, and nonprofits building institutional capacity, developing community relationships, and supporting ecosystem health.
Tamástslikt Cultural Institute is part of Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation and a tribal partner to Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail. This institute has actively worked to create space and interpretive programming on the customs and practices of the Cayuse, Umatilla, and Walla Walla Tribes through interactive displays and special events. This intern program, sponsored by the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail, is designed to help with the interpretation and history of Tamástslikt Cultural Institute. This will be accomplished by learning the history and culture of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation to educate and inspire visitors to Tamástslikt.
The intern will also have the opportunity to engage with the Lewis and Clark Trail team on a monthly basis to make connections and bridge communications.
Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail was designated by Congress to commemorate the 1803 to 1806 Corps of Discovery expedition. Working with partners like Tamástslikt Cultural Institute, there is a shared identity for preservation of historic, cultural, and natural resources associated with tribal partners and the expedition in U.S. and tribal history. This epic journey contributed significant scientific knowledge and profound political, social, economic, cultural, and environmental changes to the peoples and landscapes of the North American continent.
The intern will work to interpret the history and culture of both the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail and the Umatilla, Cayuse, and Walla Walla cultures at Tamástslikt Cultural Institute. The work will involve giving talks, interpreting natural and historic features, answering questions, guiding tours, and providing miscellaneous services to visitors, and engame in outreach activities.
Position Responsibilities will include:
· Interpreting the history, culture and information at Tamástslikt Cultural Institute
· Safety awareness for Tamástslikt Cultural Institute
· Use themes to interpret specific sections and topics of the exhibits for various age groups and visitors
· Greet, orient, and provide visitor groups with introductions upon arrival
· Develop interpretive station for exhibit tours
· Demonstrate willingness to work weekend hours
· Support visitor services as needed
Preferred Qualifications:
· Enrolled in a post-secondary educational institution
· Language diversity
· CPR/First Aid
· Knowledge of Cayuse, Umatilla, or Walla Walla history and culture
· Ability and willingness to engage in public speaking
Benefits:
· Position is eligible for an AmeriCorps education award upon successful completion of the program. Value of education award is $2817.14 (pre-tax).
· Living Allowance: $530/week (pre-tax) + $200/week in housing assistance
$850 in professional development funds
How to Apply
Apply on-line at: https://stewardslegacy.org/open-positions.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Jack McCann, Program Coordinator
email:jmccann@conservationlegacy.org
Phone: 6816663621