Central Youth Coordinator - Edmonton, Canada - Métis Nation of Alberta

Métis Nation of Alberta

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Edmonton, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Central Youth Coordinator (Edmonton) - Youth Programs and Services

Location:
Métis Nation of Alberta Youth Programming Centre

Position Status:
Full Time (40 hrs per week), Permanent

The Organization

The Opportunity

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement cultural enrichment programming at the Youth Centre.
Develop and implement lifeskills programming at the Youth Centre.

This can include, but is not limited to:
Tax classes, Firearms Safety Certification, Babysitters' Training, etc.

Create program launch requests including creating budgets, timeframes, dates, and locations.
Develop communications requests.
Support Provincial events and youth camps.
Report on programming.
Assist with grant support when required.
Collaborate and work proactively with other coordinators.
Work effectively with facilitators.
Maintain a high level of political awareness, cultural sensitivity, professionalism, and confidentiality in interactions with internal and external stakeholders.
Other duties as assigned.

Skills & Competencies

Knowledge of Métis history, culture, and issues affecting Métis people.
Competent in Métis traditional skills and knowledge (beading, Bannock making, history of Métis people in Alberta).
Strong cultural sensitivity.
Passion for working with youth.
Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven track record of building collaborative partnerships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to work independently or as part of a very collaborative team.
Political sensitivity and ability to deal with confidential information.
Ability to assess options and implications, engage different perspectives, and create strategic solutions for challenges.
Superior written and oral communication skills.
Strong planning, brainstorming, and collaboration abilities.
Ability to effectively manage and prioritize requests, multitask, and meet tight deadlines.
Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability, with the ability to work in a diverse and fast paced environment.
Experience with Microsoft Suite including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.

Qualifications

Post secondary relating to youth support and Indigenous studies.
Minimum 2 years work experience in program development and implementation.
Experience working with youth is an asset.
Training in trauma informed approaches and language is an asset.

Other Requirements

Position will be based at the Métis Nation of Alberta's Youth Programming Centre in Edmonton, Alberta.
Travel within Alberta is a requirement. Additional, less frequent, outofprovince travel may also occur, with notice.
Able to work flexible schedule including days, evenings, and weekends.
Must have a driver's license as well as reliable transportation.

What We Offer

The opportunity to work for the newly ratified Otipemisiwak Métis Government.
Be part of the largest Indigenous Government in Canada.
An opportunity to learn about Métis culture, languages, and art.
Meaningful work in a fun and supportive work environment.
Training and professional development opportunities.
A comprehensive benefit package and employer contributions to Pension Plan.
Generous time off policies.
The Métis Nation of Alberta thanks all applicants for their interest. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please._

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