Posted Jan 30, 2026youth and indigenous elders engagement coordinator
Full-time
Description
Position: Youth and indigenous Elders Engagement Coordinator
Position time: Full-time employment opportunity starting immediately
Location: Nicola Valley area- Hybrid
Annual salary: $47.000-$50.000 a year depending on experience
Application deadline: February 20th, 2026
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
- Coordinating recruitment of indigenous and non- indigenous youth to participate in open dialogue and projects that promote healthy watersheds in the valley
- Collaborating with partners and team members to plan and deliver trauma-informed youth engagement activities with a decolonial lens
- Working with indigenous knowledge holders to help develop culturally appropriate and immersive activities that connect youth to the land and traditional practices
- Immersive activities that connect youth to the land and traditional practices
- Facilitating opportunities for intergenerational collaboration and knowledge exchange between youth and indigenous elders
- Cultivating safe space to support youth ages 9-12 and 13-18 with building strong relationships, acquiring new skills and embracing and nurturing their inner gifts to contribute as land and water stewards
- Fostering and nurturing strong relationships with youth participants by being approachable, perceptive, and by providing flexible support for their learning needs
- Supporting relevant communications needs, including assisting in the development of youth-friendly online engagement content and social media
- Facilitating positive and meaningful connections and collaboration with other organizations pursuing common sustainability -related goals in region
- Organizing meetings, and capturing discussion summaries and meeting minuets ensuring that programs and activities are delivered on time and on budget
- Coordinating program evaluation and timely reports
Qualifications
- Schooling or practical experience in outdoor education or land-based learning
- Skills in planning and designing immersive engagement activities
- Understanding or knowledge of ethical space and trauma informed practice
- Experience with event planning and coordination
- Strong youth-oriented communication and social media engagement skills
- Knowledge or curiosity about local about local watershed related issues and stewardship
- Good organizational and administrative skills
- Able to work collaboratively with decentralized and multi-disciplinary teams
- Proficiency in Microsoft office suite (Words, excel, outlook etc.)
