Comanche Language Consultant
OPENING DATE: August 13, 2026
CLOSING DATE: August 26, 2026
POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for assisting the Comanche Nation Language Department with Comanche language activities. This position will work with the rest of the Comanche Language Department staff & consultants to create audio, video, and multimedia informational materials in physical, digital, and online formats. Key skills for this position include speaking and teaching the Comanche language, problem solving, listening to and incorporating feedback from many sources, research & data collection, gathering & synthesizing information, communicating with varied constituencies, building & sustaining relationships with diverse groups, and perseverance to overcome challenging issues and situations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist the program with Comanche language activities.
- Provide instruction to learners as requested.
- Assist with Comanche community classes and events as requested.
- Assist with the production of Comanche language texts/workbooks. Translation services as requested.
- Record Comanche conversation, narratives, songs, poems, prayer, etc. as requested.
- Conduct public prayers and singings at various nation events as requested.
- Participate in joint language revitalization efforts with individuals, including linguists and other academic partners.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
REPORTS TO: Will report to Comanche Language Department Director.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Employee must be able to climb, crouch, pull, push, reach, stand engage in repetitive motions, grasp, walk, feel, touch, speak, hear and see.
- Employee must be able to move and lift computing equipment.
- Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5pm. Some weekends.
- Travel Required: Occasionally
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Professional and Confidential.