Manager of Provincial Youth Programs

6 months ago

Edmonton, Canada Métis Nation of Alberta Full time

**Manager of Provincial Youth Programs & Services**

**Location**: Métis Nation of Alberta Provincial Office, Edmonton, AB

**Position Status**: Permanent, Full time (40 hours per week)

**Travel**: 20% within Alberta

**The Organization**

**The Opportunity**

**Key Responsibilities**
- Oversee the development, implementation, and evaluation of Provincial Youth programs and services.
- Plan, organize, and execute Provincial events, such as Métis Fest, Youth & Seniors Gathering, and Mental Health Summit.
- Support the creation of a communication strategy, in collaboration with the Senior Manager of Youth Programs and Services and the MNA Communications department, to ensure appropriate access and delivery of programming and services.
- Support the creation and submission of abstracts, posters, and presentations for programs, events, conferences, and community initiatives.
- Develop and deliver presentations to stakeholders to foster awareness and education of Métis culture.
- Collaborate with the Senior Manager and/or Director of Youth Programs and Services to develop proposals and identify funding opportunities for community supports and pilot initiatives.
- Support the dissemination of program and initiative outputs through reports and other knowledge translation products for Métis community and other stakeholders.
- Ensure that programs and pilot initiatives support self-determination of the MNA in program and service processes.
- Manage operational and fiscal activities of various programs, including developing and implementing project work plans and forecasting within a designated budget.
- Foster and maintain critical and collaborative working relationships with stakeholders and partners.
- Develop relationships with the Métis community with the intent of informing existing and future MNA youth programming and services.
- Manage and provide direction to a team of support and services staff; ensuring that programming and services are delivered according to projected timelines and adhere to best-practices and values of the MNA.
- Perform supervisory duties, including hiring and training staff, building staff capacity, assigning job duties, and conducting performance reviews.
- Mentor and provide effective leadership to the team.
- Other duties as required or assigned.

**Skills and Competencies**
- Experience with program development, implementation, and evaluation.
- Experience with large events coordination.
- Experience managing budgets, creating work plans, and preparing funding proposals.
- Recognized strength in leading and engaging teams and creating a culture that promotes development of individual and organizational capacity.
- Ability to delegate, set expectations, and monitor progress of direct reports.
- Ability to identify issues and implement creative solutions.
- Excellent analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines.
- Ability to produce professional documents, reports, and presentations.
- Exceptional verbal, written, listening, and interpersonal communication skills.
- A proven track record of building collaborative partnerships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, including government, industry, service providers, and community.
- Positive, empathetic, and passionate about connecting youth with their culture.
- Strong cultural sensitivity and ability to engage with community members in diverse settings.
- An in-depth understanding of the Métis Nation of Alberta and Métis culture.

**Qualifications**
- Post-secondary baccalaureate degree in a related field is preferred.
- Minimum 4 years’ experience developing and implementing programs and large events.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience leading a team.

**Other Requirements**
- Position will be based in Edmonton, AB.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
- Ability and willingness to travel within Alberta (20% travel). Additional, less frequent out-of-province travel may also occur, with advanced notice.
- Reliable transportation and a valid class 5 driver’s license.
- Clear Vulnerable Sector Check, Criminal Record Check, and Child Intervention Record Check is required.

**What We Offer**
- An opportunity to work for the newly ratified Otipemisiwak Métis Government and be a part of the largest Indigenous Government in Canada.
- An opportunity to learn about Métis culture, languages, and art.
- Meaningful work in a fun and supportive work environment.
- Training and professional development opportunities.
- A comprehensive benefit package and employer contributions to Pension Plan.
- 3 weeks paid vacation.

Métis applicants are encouraged to apply.
- The Métis Nation of Alberta thanks all applicants for their interest. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please._

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

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