Heritage Culture Coordinator

Open: February 19 2026Close: March 5 2026Job Title: Culture CoordinatorDepartment: HeritageReports To: Division ManagerHours: 40 Hrs/Wk Full TimeSalary: Based on Salary MatrixBenefits Requisition: 818 *Salaries are market competitive. For accurate salary information call or email The Puyallup Tribe of Indians provides a generous benefits package that includes employer paid medical dental vision life insurance a retirement/401(k) plan with profit sharing paid holidays and paid time off including birthday Summary: Coordinates cultural related activities for the Heritage Department. Plans and teaches activities under the general direction of the Division Manager. Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesAssists the Division Manager with event planning for cultural events such as the First Fish Ceremony blessing of buildings canoe family etc. Planning for the longhouse opening and longhouse activities. Assists the Division Manager with scheduling and oversight of canoe events. Provides instruction and traditional teaching for participation in annual canoe journeys. Insuring safety and health of all youth and adult participants. Develops and plans new activities for culture classes and canoe with teaching drumming and singing of Puyallup/Coastal song and dance to youth in canoe family culture class and afterschool programs at the Youth Center and Chief Leschi School. Assists with drug and alcohol prevention Heritage Department at community meetings and events. Researches information such as: appropriate stories traditional foods gathering preparation and library of instruction on cultural activities that are taught by the department to preserve the teachings and activities of the department. This is to include: supplies needed instructions on how to make item stories related to the activity and care instructions for item made. Performs other duties as ResponsibilitiesThis position has no supervisory and RequirementsTo perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential Degree and four years of experience in planning organizing and developing activities and events of a more complex nature; and ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of tribal culture and traditions to create and teach cultural training programs preferred;OrSatisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience. Intermediate level of experience and knowledge of computer word processing and database skills (i.e. Word Excel and Access).Language SkillsAbility to read analyze and interpret general business periodicals professions journals technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports and business correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers Tribal members and the general SkillsAbility 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 AbilityAbility to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization may exist. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule RequirementsPosition requires ability to work a flexible schedule including some evenings and have and maintain a valid Washington State drivers license and proof of auto insurance;valid drivers license must not contain any restrictions that would prohibit the employees use of atribal pass a criminal background check prior to and periodically throughout demonstrate strong organizational skills flexibility a team player motivation and a willingto grow and be friendly courteous and be dependable and have an ability to keep track of various DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential the ability to operate a typewriter personal computer multi-line telephone calculator facsimile and the ability to read write communicate and interpret information accurately in the ability to concentrate and consistently produce accurate 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 employee occasionally is required to stand and employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop kneel crouch or employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10-25 pounds and occasionally life and/or move 25-50 vision abilities required by this job include close vision color vision and ability to adjust EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential noise level is physical exertion is moderate due to the need to lift and move boxes and supplies used in youth is performed in an office are frequent contacts and interruptions during the work may involve confidential 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 Preference Employer as Required by LawOnline Application Tips:1. If you are using a PC use Chrome. If you are using a MAC use Safari.2. Upload additional documents (resume cover letter letters of recommendation proof of Indian blood etc.) to the resume tab as one (1) PDF file or email documents to and we can add them to your online application. Please send in copies of any degrees or certificates that you have been awarded.3. 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