Language Program Coordinator

Job Title:                     Language Program Coordinator (Open to Southern Paiute Tribal Members)

Department:               Administration

Supervisor:                   Tribal Administrator

Closes:                       April 20, 2026 for Kaibab Tribal Members; April 27, 2026, for all Southern Paiute Members

Status:                        Part-Time (20-hours/week); No Benefits

Job Summary:

The Language Program Coordinator must be a Southern Paiute Tribal Member with leadership abilities who has a vision for the Tribal language program. 

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for recruiting and scheduling language teachers and cultural consultants
• Create lesson plans and assist teachers with classes
• Provide youth/students with transportation to and from class each week
• Must speak, understand or be willing to learning while directing the Kaibab Paiute language program
• Understand tribe’s culture and willing to learn more
• Research, plan and carryout process to preserve Kaibab Paiute Language and make it available for tribal member’s use
• All duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be an enrolled member of a Southern Paiute Tribe
• Be self-motivated and work with little supervision
• Strong interpersonal skills, positive attitude and ability to find new ways to improve the language program
• Have a reliable vehicle and preferably to live within the surrounding area.
• Must be computer literate with good working knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Just pass a pre-employment drug test and fingerprint background check (per P.L. 101-630 standards)
• Must have a valid driver’s license, clean driving record and be insurable
• High school diploma/GED preferred, but not required

Drug-Free Workplace Policy: The Kaibab Band of Paiute Indians has a zero-tolerance drug use policy.  This position requires pre-employment drug testing. 

Employment applications are available online at www.kaibabpaiute-nsn.gov or at the Tribal Affairs Building located on 2 North Pipe Springs Road Fredonia, AZ 86022. Interested applicants must return completed applications for consideration. For more information, contact the Human Resource Director at (928) 643-7245.  Only completed applications will be accepted.  All applications must have a copy of the following to be considered: requested education requirement verifications, driver’s license, 36 month driving record, and two completed fingerprint cards (available at the Human Resource Office).