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Business: Citxw Nlaka'pamux Assembly
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Citxw Nlaka'pamux Assembly

Is looking for a Junior n?e?képmx Coordinator (sqayx?) (Interim Coverage)

$36,400-$52,780 per year

Citxw Nlaka’pamux Assembly (CNA) was created in 2013 as a powerful and unifying voice for eight Nlaka’pamux Bands regarding the Teck Highland Valley Copper Mine. It is governed by a Board of directors appointed by the eight Participating Bands. Headquartered in Merritt, BC, with a workforce of over 60, CNA provides training and job readiness along with cultural, social, and technical programming to the over 3035 members of the eight Participating Bands.

The Junior n?e?ke?pmx Coordinator will assist in the planning and execution of community events and programming for the ?esknstwex?  department and are eager to learn about the n?e?kepmx  culture and language. The Junior n?e?ke?pmx Coordinator will support advancing community-based programming, such as events and activities that promote cultural sharing and personal growth. This position is temporary and expected to last for approximately 9 months.

Primary Duties:

• Assist in coordinating and logistics for community events, including workshops, cultural celebrations, and training sessions
• Support venue selection, setup, and teardown activities to ensure efficient event management
• Help organize catering, transportation, and accommodations for participants and facilitators
• Collaborate with team members to develop detailed logistic plans, including roles and timelines
• Maintain event schedules and communicate important details to all stakeholders
• Coordinate calendars among various partners to optimize participation
• Work closely with Communications and Engagement teams to gather and share event information
• Prepare and distribute informational materials, such as agendas and resource lists
• Ensure all events comply with local regulations and organizational policies
• Collect feedback from participants after events to assess logistics effectiveness
• Support the preparation of post-event summaries and reports
• Promote environmentally sustainable practices in logistics planning
• Uphold safety and security measures during event operations
• Assist with administrative tasks, including document preparation and communication efforts
• Provide support, guidance and advocacy to group members as needed
• Communicate and develop strong relationships with community members, elders, and knowledge keepers
• Develop and expand on the cultural activities for member growth, such as but not limited to hunting, fishing, and harvesting
• Perform administrative functions such as reporting, evaluating, and monitoring program initiatives
• Perform errands as needed
• Other ad hoc duties and responsibilities as assigned by the ?esknstwex?  Co-lead or designate

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Willingness to learn n?e?kepmx cultural values, language and protocols while recognizing and respecting cultural diversity
• Organizational skills with a keen attention to detail, capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously
• Knowledge of and experience working with indigenous heritage, language, traditional practices
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Ability to navigate virtual meeting software with ease
• Capable of providing guidance and support to other team members
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong administrative and organizational skills
• Self-motivated and independent
• Able to work autonomously
• Taking initiative to complete tasks and meet objectives without constant supervision
• Able to establish and maintain positive relationships with team members, partners, and external collaborators
• Willing to adjust work hours to accommodate weekend or afternoon events as needed

Experience & Requirements:

• Strong understanding of Indigenous community concerns and cultural awareness
• Committed to working in and promoting a culturally diverse and inclusive environment
• Experience working with diverse teams
• Willingness to travel for work with a valid BC Class 5 driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle is an asset
• A mandatory Vulnerable Sector Check
• Physically fir for event set-up and tear-down and the ability to lift 50 lbs
• Driven to learn and excel in the position

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