Atsila Anotasgi Cultural Specialist



Compensation
Hiring Range: $16.50 — $20.00
Total Hourly Range: $16.50 — $24.00
Purpose/Role
The Atsila Anotasgi Cultural Specialists serve the Cherokee community and visitors of the Museum of the Cherokee People by providing educational culturally informed programming and guest interactions.
Responsibilities/Tasks
- Provide scheduled onsite and offsite programming.
- Lead guided tours of the main gallery and changing exhibitions.
- Share information about Cherokee history and culture in structured programs, informally with visitors, and at special events.
- Demonstrate various Cherokee artforms throughout the Museum, and in Cherokee when assigned.
- Research Cherokee history, culture, and craft.
- Follow the Atsila Anotasgi dress code.
- Be courteous and helpful at all times when with the public.
Skills/Knowledge/Qualifications
- A demonstrated commitment to preserve and protect the history, culture, and stories of the Cherokees.
- Experience in and commitment to working in a team-oriented environment.
- Proactive, warm, and welcoming, professional presence with the public.
- Knowledge of Cherokee history and culture is required, and will be supplemented with training.
- Two-week new hire training is required.
- Ability to speak publicly and work with the public are essential.
- Knowledge of Cherokee crafts, or willingness to learn, is necessary.
- Performing traditional songs, stories, and dances are required, and will be supplemented with training.
Other
- Reports to Lead Cultural Specialist within the Education Department.
- Other duties as assigned.
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