ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT– LANGUAGE

Minwashin

Job description

The Ojitodan Project is hiring an Administrative Assistant—
Language to support the development of a digital platform designed by
and for the Anicinabek.
The Administrative Assistant – Language will actively contribute to the
promotion of Anicinabe linguistic resources. Under the supervision of
the Ojitodan Project Director and in collaboration with the Ojitodan team,
the selected candidate will be responsible for the following:
• Sorting and organizing Anicinabe lexical resources from a variety of
sources;
• Structuring linguistic data for digital dictionaries;
• Supporting the collection of digital or physical inventories; and
• Occasionally meeting with speakers and language committees
across Anicinabe territory (as per the mandate).

Required experience and qualifications

This position is open to anyone motivated to learn and contribute to the
revitalization of Anicinabemowin. The following skills and qualities are
particularly sought:
• An interest in the Anicinabe language, culture, and the
transmission of Anicinabe knowledge.
• The ability to work independently, especially on a computer.
• A strong attention to detail and initiative.
• Good writing skills.
• Proficiency in French or English, both spoken and written.
• Basic knowledge of the Microsoft 360 Suite.
• An interest in digital media, technology, or programming (a
plus, not a requirement).