Job Title: Cultural Mentor
Reports To: Youth and Wellness Program Manager
Supervises: None
Salary Range: MIT Grade 1-5, non-exempt
Hours variable, subject to available funding
Position Summary
The Cultural Mentor is an individual who is a cultural match and a positive role model for Native Americans. The Cultural Mentor is someone who cares deeply about youth, and who is able to form healthy and caring relationships with native youth. The Cultural Mentor carries traditional Native American knowledge and wisdom. They may speak Native Languages, know how to sing Native American songs, teach drumming, beading, dancing, tell stories, and engage in sweats, smudging or other Native American ceremonies. The Cultural Mentor must be able to think and act outside their personal belief system in order to connect properly with Native youth and others who may or may not have a specific belief system. The Cultural Mentor builds relationships with youth by planning and meeting short- and long-term goals for success in school and eventual self-sufficiency.
Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
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https://www.mechoopda-nsn.gov/employment-opportunities/
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