Cultural Coordinator - Mount Currie, Canada - Lilwat Nation
Description
Title:
Cultural Coordinator
Department:
Youth Justice***
Status: Permanent - Full-Time
Classification:
Professional
Reporting to:
Youth Justice Manager
Summary of Duties:
The Cultural coordinator is responsible for planning, organizing, and executing cultural activities and events tailored to the Youth community of Lil'wat Nation.
Key Deliverables and Expectations:
- Plan and execute both internal and external events aimed at reconnecting and strengthening Nt'akmen and Nxexmen values among the Youth community.
- Organize traditional activities and outings such as berry picking, canning, arts, and music sessions to engage Youth in cultural experiences.
- Provide holistic guidance and develop programs that cater to the overall wellbeing of Youth, incorporating cultural elements into their personal development.
- Contribute to the creation of a comprehensive program focusing on enhancing life skills, achieving personal bests, and fostering family ties through culturally appropriate initiatives.
- Develop budgets for events and activities, ensuring timely submission for payment processing.
- Maintain detailed records of daily, weekly, and monthly activities/events to facilitate quarterly reporting and updates to the Youth Strategic Plan using designated implementation tools or Outcome Measurement Frameworks.
- Promote Youth activities through various channels including social media, newsletters, posters, outreach efforts, and handling inquiries.
- Establish and maintain networks with internal and external stakeholders to enhance collaboration and support for Youth initiatives.
- Collaborate with team members on additional deliverables and projects as needed.
- Possess basic knowledge of catering practices, and nutrition, and hold food safety certification.
- Create, compile, and manage attendance records for each event, and provide feedback loops for continuous improvement.
- Perform other related duties as requested.
Experience and Attributes:
- Possess 1+ years of experience in planning and coordinating activities and events, including managing attendance, guests, materials, and room setup.
- Comfortable and knowledgeable in facilitating cultural activities, ensuring meaningful and respectful engagement with participants.
- Understanding of inclusive and safe space practices and principles.
- Demonstrated ability in critical thinking, enabling effective problemsolving and decisionmaking both independently and as part of a team.
- Capable of lifting up to 25 lbs.
- Possession of basic first aid knowledge.
- Possession of a valid Class 4 driver's license, along with access to a vehicle, is considered an asset.
- Availability to work weekends and/or evenings as necessary to accommodate event schedules and participant preferences.
- Clear criminal record check with vulnerable sector
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