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Nez Perce Wallowa Homeland

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The visitor center is available at a moment's notice for group visits, and although the museum is small, the informative staff will make sure it is a educational outing for learners of all ages. The staff at Nez Perce Wallowa Homeland participates in local programs such as Wallowa Elementary Rendezvous, Wallowa Resources’ Watershed Festival, Chief Joseph Summer Camp and Eastern Oregon University student mentorship. In addition, several times each year, artisans teach native craft skills including basketry, weaving, beading, carving and plant identification. Workshops are usually free of charge.

The Homeland is open sunrise to sunset every day of the year, this 320 acre piece of the Nez Perce Wallowa Homeland is a beautiful spot to explore. The site includes lush Wallowa River frontage and bottomland, rim rock bluffs, and grassy uplands - with spectacular views of the mountains and traditional Nez Perce summer camping and grazing areas.

The Tamkaliks Celebration in July, at the Homeland becomes a place of reunion for descendants of the original inhabitants of waláwa, the Wallowa country. Year after year, participants enjoy three days of dancing and drumming, culminating in a walasit service and Friendship feast. Descendants, locals, and visitors attend together. There are many ways to be involved, contribute, and enjoy. Camping and dancer registration is free. Winners and drums are paid in cash. Big ticket raffle items include a buffalo hide and a Pendleton blanket each year. Food and craft vendors are plentiful.

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ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT ASSISTANT
Category: Administrative, Support & Clerical
JOB TITLE:            ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT ASSISTANTLOCATION:            Nez Perce Wallowa Homeland Visitor Center, Wallowa, Oregon STATUS:                  Part time estimated 20 hours per week, may vary by season, At-Will Non-Exempt.  Not to Exceed 1,040 hours per annum. One-year probationary period.COMPENSATION:   $18 – $21 PER HOUR DOEDIRECT SUPERVISION:   NPWH Executive DirectorREPORTS ...read more
Contact:
Phone:(541) 886-3101
Fax:(541) 886-3016
MAINTENANCE AND FACILITIES LEAD
Category: Facilities, Maintenance, and Repair
JOB TITLE:            MAINTENANCE AND FACILITIES LEADLOCATION:            Wallowa, OregonSTATUS:                  Part time estimated 30 hours per week; At Will Exempt or Contractual Not to Exceed 1,560 hours per annum.  One-year probationary period.COMPENSATION:   $20-24 PER HOUR DOEDIRECT SUPERVISION:   NPWH Executive DirectorREPORTS TO:       NPWH Facilities and Grounds ...read more
Contact:
Phone:(541) 886-3101
Fax:(541) 886-3016