Kwakwaka’wakw Language Coordinator

5 days ago


Alert Bay, Canada 'Namgis First Nation Full time

**Employment Opportunity**

**Kwakwaka’wakw Language Coordinator**

We are looking for a passionate and knowledgeable Kwakwaka’wakw Language Coordinator to join our team. Reporting to the Director of Education and the Namgis Administration, the Kwakwaka’wakw language Coordinator will play a crucial role in preserving and promoting the Kwakwaka’wakw songs, dance, language/Culture and the Namgis history. This position requires the ability to work closely with Elders, knowledge keepers, and maintain positive and proactive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders and the community. The Kwakwaka’wakw 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**:

- Work with fluent Kwakwaka’wakw speakers to ensure best usage of language/wording is used and/or for translation purposes
- To improve the understanding how 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, Administration, 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 Namgis First Nation.
- Other duties as assigned as mutually agreed upon
- Preserve and promote the Kwakwaka’wakw Language
- Understand and promote Namgis First Nation history
- Coordinate language-related activities and events
- Collaborate with community members and stakeholders
- Support the integration of language and cultural teachings in various settings

**Education, Training & Experience**:

- Experience in Community engagement and facilitation is an asset
- 2 years of related work experience in Community Development, Engagement and/or Facilitation is an asset
- Understanding and knowledge of Namgis First Nation stakeholder community concerns, history, family, values, and way of life is an asset
- Fluency in Kwakwaka’wakw language is an asset

If this position interests you, please submit a covering letter and resume as the position is open until filled.

Human Resources, ‘Nmis First Nation

PO Box 210, Alert Bay, BC, V0N 1A0

Salary Range: $31.07 - $36.37

(Respectfully, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted)

Pay: $56,547.00-$66,193.00 per year

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Front desk: 1 year (preferred)
- Administrative experience: 1 year (preferred)

**Language**:

- Mandarin (preferred)

Work Location: In person


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