Indigenous Neighbours Program Assistant - Abbotsford, Canada - Mennonite Central Committee

Mennonite Central Committee

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Abbotsford, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Canada, British Columbia, Abbotsford

Applications due: 30 Apr, 2024

Job Synopsis

JOB SUMMARY

The MCC BC Indigenous Neighbours (IN) Program was started over 30 years ago. The program works to foster the building of trust relationships between Indigenous groups and local churches. We are called, as a faith community, to acknowledge the need for reconciliation to create this new pathway together.

We do this by:
- understanding the history, challenges, and strengths that we all bring;
- educating Mennonite constituents on reconciliation actions using workshops, speaking engagements, publications, and online resources; and
- facilitating opportunities for MCC constituents and Indigenous partners to build respectful relationships.

The Indigenous Neighbours Program Assistant (summer intern) assists the MCC BC Indigenous Neighbours Program Coordinator by developing educational presentations, planning awareness and engagement events, researching, and learning about Indigenous history, updating social media sites with prayer needs, sending out newsletters, promoting the program to constituency, entering program information into database, and attending online Indigenous events and conferences as required.

ABOUT MENNONITE CENTRAL COMMITTEE (MCC)_
MCC was founded in 1920 as the international relief and development agency of Mennonite churches in North America. We strive for peace, justice, and dignity of all people by sharing our experiences, resources, and faith. We seek to demonstrate God's love by serving among people suffering from poverty, conflict, and natural disasters. In British Columbia, we assist the MCC international relief and development efforts by sending financial and material aid, and we also have several local programs in BC that assist people in need here at home._

MISSIONAL COMMITMENT, HOURS, LOCATION & WORKING CONDITIONS
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Missional commitment: this role requires a demonstrated commitment to: a personal Christian faith and discipleship; active participation in a Christian church or Christian community; and nonviolent peacemaking. This role commits the employee to working collaboratively to create and maintain an organizational culture that prevents and responds to situations of abuse of power (sexual harassment, child abuse, racism, exploitation, and fraud among other situations). This role participates in devotional and prayer times at MCC BC and/or at local church and faith gatherings, being prepared to answer inquiries about MCC BC's mission and values. This role contributes to a positive workplace culture based on Christian beliefs and values, while modelling nonviolent peacemaking in the workplace, in the community and the church through respectful interactions with others. This role requires adherence to MCC BC's Code of Conduct, policies, practices, and procedures, including Workplace Health and Safety.
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How much you work: this is a summer term, hourly position working 30 hours per week -
_up to 16 weeks pending on funding under the Canada Summer Jobs Program_. Some flexibility is required for special events (evening and weekends).
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When you work: this position operates primarily within general office hours of 8:30 - 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday. Requires flexibility to work weekends and evenings.
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Where you work: this position is located primarily at MCC BC's Abbotsford head office. On occasion, training and meetings may require travel to other locations within British Columbia.
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Pace of work: this position will work in a busy office environment, responding to multitude and variety of requests as they come in and with some project deadlines.
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Physical conditions & requirements: this position may require up to 50% computer-monitor time and 50% offsite for special events and projects. May require moving objects up to 10 lbs.
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Interactions with vulnerable populations: this position will have low interactions with vulnerable populations.

Job Details
Hourly Employee Part Time

Qualifications
SKILLS & ABILITIES

Strong interpersonal & English communication (verbal & written) skills
Intermediate Microsoft Office Suite, database, internet, and typing skills required
Ability and comfort to relate with Christians and churches, particularly in regard to building healing relationships between nonIndigenous and Indigenous people groups
Attention to detail and accuracy is important
Self

- motivated and team player