1 Full Time Cultural Program Coordinator

Position Summary:

The incumbent will provide Sandy Bay Child & Family Services Inc. with cultural programming to ensure the well-being of youth and their families in the community.  The incumbent will work as a liaison between Sandy Bay Child and Family Services Inc. and the community resources, to arrive at cultural program cooperation and/ or cultural program development. 

Some Duties include:

• Maintains monthly cultural planning calendar of scheduled activities, contact with assigned youth with Cultural Services Supervisor’s assistance.


• Will ensure cultural programs are carried out as per Cultural - Prevention team’s goals and objectives along with traditional teachings as taught by community Elders.


• Organizes, facilitates and coordinates cultural community functions, including but not limited to smudges, sharing circles, drum groups, sweats, prayers opening prayers, counselling, and ceremonies are carried out.


• Maintains accurate documentation of community meetings, workshops, programs, etc.


• Book venues, coordinate activities, refreshments in conjunction of monthly cultural/ prevention calendar.


• May assist in planning internal Agency functions, activities, and events.


• Must have strong computer skills, strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, and office equipment.


• Must be able to work within a set budget (monthly cultural calendar activities).


• Conducts cultural needs assessment by meeting with staff, community resources, elders, community members and committees.


• Evaluates assessment process to ensure that it is effective in identifying cultural needs and meet community expectations.


• Assist the youth and parents to utilize existing community resources.


• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must have a Child and Family Services Diploma or Indigenous Studies Diploma or equivalent from a recognized Post-Secondary Institution.


• Must have a minimum Grade 12 Diploma from a recognized Educational Institution.


• Minimum of 2 years of direct work experience working with Indigenous communities on cultural programs and services.


• Must have a valid Manitoba Drivers Licence, access to a vehicle and willing to travel. 


• Must pass a Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, and Child Abuse Registry Check. 


• Knowledge and respect of First Nations traditional culture and traditional philosophy. 


• Ability to speak and/or understand the Ojibway language would be an asset.  

Preference will be given to Canadian Citizens, First Nations, Métis, or Inuit candidates meeting the position requirements. All indigenous applicants are asked to self-declare within their cover letter.

We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.