Chickasaw Society Coordinator

Chickasaw Historical Society Coordinator

We are currently looking for a Full Time Chickasaw Historical Society Coordinator to join our Chickasaw Press Operations team located at the Culture and Humanities Administration working 8:00AM-5:00PM - Mo Tu We Th Fr.

Summary:

Coordinates all aspects of Chickasaw Historical Society (CHS) membership. Assists CHS board members with special projects, mileage reimbursements and other needs. Coordinates annual CHS conference and assists with production of the Journal of Chickasaw History and Culture.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinates CHS membership, including communication, mailers, membership cards and all other membership benefits
• Coordinates annual CHS Conference
• Documents minutes for CHS board meetings
• Coordinates caterings for CHS board meetings on a quarterly basis
• Prepares and submits mileage reimbursements for CHS board members
• Provides membership status report at CHS board meetings
• Promotes the Chickasaw Historical Society at various events
• Assists with securing articles and legal permissions for the Journal of Chickasaw History and Culture
• Assist operations team with daily operations, event coordination, and tradeshow opportunities, as needed
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Competencies:

• Able to follow instructions, both written and oral
• Able to adhere to all scheduling and attendance requirements
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality in all matters
• Ability to work independently
• Honesty, truthfulness, reliability, accountability
• Prioritizes, meets deadlines and works independently in a high-pressure environment and uses appropriate judgement in upward communication regarding assignments
• Able to read, understand, apply, and retain knowledge of Chickasaw Nation, departmental, divisional and all other rules, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines
• Competent and proficient understanding of programming languages, current Internet technologies, databases and operating systems
• Ability to multitask
• Relates problems and translates understandable solutions
• Works well within a team
• Organizational and time-management
• Able to verbally communicate in a professional and positive manner with other team members, departments, guests and management
• Writes effective communications with team, departments, guests and management
• Prepares role specific reports

Skills:

• Essential:
  Basic Computer skills
• Must be familiar with the Microsoft Office Suite of products

Experience:

• Essential: 1 year directly related experience

Education:

• Essential:
  High School, GED or Equivalent
• Nonessential:
  Bachelors Degree in directly related field
• Nonessential:
  Bachelor's degree preferred in Business Administration, History, Native American Studies, Communication or related field

Credentials:

• Essential:
  Standard Driver's License
• Pass general background check

Working Conditions:

• Essential:
  Pass pre-employment drug test
• Works in an office setting
• Sometimes lift and or carry up to 30 lbs

Training:

It is the responsibility of each employee to attend required training for their position or profession as determined by their line of support (LOS) or the leadership of the Chickasaw Nation. It is the responsibility of those who supervise, manage or otherwise lead employees or teams to ensure each employee has access to and receives all required training.

Mission, Vision & Core Values:

Mission:
To enhance the overall quality of life of the Chickasaw people.

Vision:
To be a nation of successful and united people with a strong cultural identity.

Core Values:
The Chickasaw People, Cultural Identity, Servant Leadership, Selflessness, Can Do Attitude, Perseverance, Stewardship, Trust and Respect, Loyalty, Honesty and Integrity, Teamwork