Language Resource Center Manager in Shelton, Washington at Squaxin Island Tribe

Job Title: Language Resource Center Manager

Department: Executive Services

Reports To: Operations Director

FLSA Status: Exempt

TS Range: 12/13 DOQ ($99,551 Annually)

Opening Date: 05/22/2026

Closing Date: 06/05/2026

The Language Resource Center Manager plays a pivotal role in preserving, revitalizing, and promoting the Squaxin Island Tribe’s language. This position is responsible for establishing and managing a comprehensive Language Resource Center that supports language learners, teachers, and community members. The Manager oversees archival research, curriculum development, teacher training, grant management, and language technology initiatives to ensure the continued vitality and accessibility of the Squaxin language for future generations. This position works closely with Tribal leadership, language educators, cultural staff, department directors and community stakeholders.

· Establish and manage the Squaxin Island Tribe Language Resource Center.

· Develop and maintain language study labs and resource spaces.

· Extract, organize, and preserve historical and archived Squaxin language materials.

· Research, apply for, and manage language revitalization grants.

· Obtain Southern Lushootseed and Squaxin language resources from archival institutions and prepare them for community use.

· Develop educational materials, proficiency guidelines, and evaluation tools for learners of all ages.

· Provide teacher training and develop a Squaxin teaching certification program.

· Support multimedia language preservation efforts, including digitizing images, documents, and audio recordings.

· Digitally archive and organize preserved language materials.

· Attend related meetings and maintain strong community and stakeholder relationships.

· Provide reports and strategic recommendations to the Operations Director.

This position may provide guidance and oversight to language instructors, contractors, interns, or volunteers associated with the Language Resource Center but does not have formal supervisory responsibilities unless otherwise assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Master’s Degree in Education, Linguistics or related field and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience; OR Bachelor’s degree in Education, Linguistics or related field and a minimum of five years of relevant experience; Experience in language revitalization, curriculum development, grant management, and community engagement preferred.

Indian Preference will be exercised in the hiring of this position in accordance with the Tribe’s Personnel Policies.