Jamestown S\'Klallam Tribe is now searching for a seasonal Canoe Journey Coordinator to join the Culture program!

We\'re looking for an enthusiastic and organized person willing to put the time and energy into this position so we have a memorable canoe landing at Jamestown and a successful canoe journey to Muckleshoot. Hours will vary according to Canoe Journey requirements. Until Journey it can be 8am-5pm 4 days per week and will include evening and weekend work.

The Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe (JST) Canoe Journey Coordinator is responsible for the oversight of the JST Canoe Journey activities. This role is dedicated to ensuring the Canoe Journey preparation and events are successful under the guidelines, and within the budget, approved by the Culture Programs Supervisor, SCS Director, and Tribal Council.

Why work for Jamestown S\'Klallam Tribe?

As a committed and collaborative partner in our community for over four decades, the Jamestown S\'Klallam Tribe (JST) has continued to grow the areas of economic development, healthcare, natural resources, hospitality, cultural preservation, and the arts. Through our Resort Enterprises and Tribal Government, we are now the second largest employer in Clallam County, and provide a wide range of employment opportunities to our Tribal Citizens and community.

Canoe Journey Coordinator Essential Functions

Organize, coordinate, and manage the tribal canoe journey.
Be the main point of contact and coordinator for the Canoe Family, which includes the Waking the Canoe Ceremony, Putting the Canoe to Rest Ceremony, canoe pulling practices, meetings, song and dance practices, and water safety training.
Be the main coordinator for gift making, assigning a Lead for workshops if needed, for Canoe Journey Protocol.
Be the main coordinator for the Ground Crew during Canoe Journey, which provides recruiting volunteers and/or approved paid workers, camp set up/take down and work with Traditional Foods team for meal planning and preparation.
Provide a timely response to all requests and inquiries.
Set up, conduct, and attend meetings having to do with Canoe Journey.
Develop volunteers and utilize volunteers for canoe journey hosting responsibilities at both Jamestown Beach Landing and Port Townsend Landing.
Work with local community, other tribes and organizations for fund raising activities. Establish relations and communications with other WA Tribes.
As necessary, coordinate with the Clallam County, Jefferson County, City of Sequim, and City of Port Townsend regarding any needs or information sharing regarding Canoe Journey.
Coordinate and communicate with tribal staff, tribal community, and tribal council canoe journey activities.
Recruit artists for canoe journey t-shirt design and present to Council for selection.
Coordinate all vendors for Canoe Journey landings at Jamestown Beach and Port Townsend, to include but not limited to (as deemed necessary): food, bathrooms, showers, first aid, artists, etc.
As necessary, in partnership with the Culture Programs Supervisor, disseminate information regarding these activities in Tribal Newsletter, social media, and flyers.
As approved by Culture Program Supervisor, coordinate transportation to Canoe Journey/Canoe Family activities.
Must be able to provide report of expenses, participants, and activities, as requested, to the Culture Programs Supervisor, SCS Director, and Tribal Council.
Adhere to all JST policies and procedures, including but not limited to standards for safety, and work practices as described in the Occupational Exposure Control Plan
Perform additional duties as assigned.

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