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October 11, 2024
Nakazdli Whuten
Fort St James
FULL TIME
Language Coordinator
We are looking for a passionate and knowledgeable Language Coordinator to join our team. The Language Coordinator will play a crucial role in preserving and promoting the Dakelh Language and understanding the history of Nak'azdli Whut'en. This position requires the ability to work closely with Elders, maintain positive working relationships with stakeholders and the community, and report to the Director of Language and Education and the Chief Operating Officer. The Language Coordinator is responsible for organizing language learning and cultural meetings, and conferences both internally and externally throughout the year. This role involves close collaboration with the Director of Education and Language, leadership teams and external partners.
Key Responsibilities:
Please send your application to Chief Operating Officer: angela.clause@nakazdliwhuten.ca
Key Responsibilities:
- Work with fluent speakers to ensure best usage of language/wording is used and/or for translation purposes
- To improve the understanding how Nak’azdli Whut’en teachings/protocols/laws can be used as guiding principles into the work planning and/or process
- Enhance, support and implement language revitalization and cultural practices.
- Financial budgeting and support to host events, including fundraising, sponsorships, and donations.
- Liaising and maintaining a positive relationship with all stakeholders, including funders and sponsors, Language Working groups, as well as with venues, vendors, and facilitators.
- Maintain strong and thorough communication with the Director of Education, Chief Operating Officer, Chief and Council, Community and surrounding municipalities as required
- Consistent review of materials, reports, contracts, schedules and deliverables to ensure budget, timeline and reporting obligations.
- Maintains a high degree of confidentiality on all matters relating to the affairs of Nak'azdli Whut'en.
- Other duties as assigned as mutually agreed upon
- Preserve and promote the Dakelh Language
- Understand and promote Nak'azdli Whut'en history
- Apply for funding and manage funded projects
- Coordinate language-related activities and events
- Collaborate with community members and stakeholders
- Support the integration of language and cultural teachings in various settings
- Knowledge of the Dakelh Language is an asset
- Understanding of Nak'azdli Whut'en history
- Strong coordination and organizational skills
- Experience working with Indigenous peoples
- Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal.
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Excellent project and time management skills. (With proven ability to organize a successful event)
- Advanced Computer skills, adept in Microsoft Office, ZOOM, MS Teams
- Sound analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Attentive to detail and quality of work.
- Experience in Community engagement and facilitation
- 2 years of related work experience in Community Development, Engagement and/or Facilitation.
- Understanding and knowledge of Nak’azdli Whut’en stakeholder and community concerns, history family, values, and way of life is an asset.
Please send your application to Chief Operating Officer: angela.clause@nakazdliwhuten.ca
Compensation details: 35.84-38.64 Hourly Wage
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