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Creative and Cultural Engagement Youth Worker

3 weeks ago

Vancouver, Canada Urban Native Youth Association Full time

_**URBAN NATIVE YOUTH ASSOCIATION (UNYA)**_
- **Employment Opportunity**_
- **Full-time - Creative and Cultural Engagement Worker (Overly Creative Minds Program)**_

**Who we are?**

For over 30 years, UNYA has been dedicated to the health and wellbeing of Indigenous youth in Metro Vancouver. We believe that Indigenous youth are the **experts in their own lives** and are committed to providing spaces that are culturally relevant, safe, and empowering.

Our work is grounded in five key philosophies:

- **Trauma-Informed Practice** - Understanding the impact of lived experiences.
- **Two-Eyed Seeing** - Bridging Indigenous and Western knowledge.
- **Harm Reduction Practice** - Supporting youth where they are.
- **Youth-Centered Approach** - Empowering young people to lead.
- **Culture as Therapy** - Strengthening identity and belonging through cultural connection.

As part of our team, you’ll **be part of this philosophy**—creating spaces where Indigenous youth can express themselves freely and build meaningful futures.

The Overly Creative Minds (OCM) program is a drop-in space where Indigenous youth can explore identity, expression, and healing through creative and cultural practices. Whether through music, digital media, visual arts, storytelling, or land-based teachings, OCM provides a welcoming environment that celebrates Indigenous knowledge and youth-led creativity. OCM staff also work collaboratively with other drop-in programs and play a key role in supporting larger UNYA events—helping to build community, foster strong relationships, and connect youth to a wide network of support. As part of the OCM team, you’ll also work closely with other programs across UNYA to help youth access our 20+ wraparound services.

**What You’ll Do**:
1. Support the OCM Program Manager in **designing and delivering** **creative and cultural programming** for Indigenous youth.

2. Engage directly with youth in **art, music, digital media, storytelling, cultural teachings, and self-expression.**

3. **Build strong, trusting relationships** with youth, encouraging their confidence, self-expression, and creative growth.

4. **Facilitate and co-host workshops, events, and activities,** ensuring they are safe, inclusive, and youth-driven.

5. **Be a mentor**—listening to youth, offering guidance, and connecting them with opportunities that align with their interests.

6. **Collaborate with Indigenous artists, Elders, knowledge keepers, and community leaders** to enhance programming and provide meaningful cultural experiences.

7. **Create a welcoming, non-judgmental space** where youth feel supported and respected.

8. **Work as a team player,** ensuring smooth coordination with other UNYA staff and community partners.

**Experience & Knowledge**:

- Relevant education, **2+ years** of experience in youth work, arts, cultural engagement, or a related field (or an **equivalent combination** of training and experience).
- Experience **working with Indigenous youth and/or community organizations.**
- Strong knowledge of **family and social issues affecting Indigenous youth today,** including the intergenerational impacts of the residential school system.
- Familiarity with **youth and Indigenous-specific community resources** in Vancouver.

**Skills & Attributes**:

- **Excellent communication and relationship-building skills**—you know how to connect with youth in a meaningful way.
- **Ability to work independently** while also thriving in a **collaborative team environment.**
- Strong **organizational and multitasking skills**—able to manage programs, events, and youth interactions in a dynamic setting.
- **Positive, professional, and adaptable attitude**—must be able to ensure confidentiality and act with discretion.

**Additional Requirements**:

- **Criminal record check** satisfactory to UNYA (must be completed before hiring).
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required.
- A valid **BC Driver’s License**and Driver’s Abstract (an asset but not required).
- First Aid & Food Safe certification (preferred but not required).

**What We Offer**:
Wage**:$27.11/hour**

**40 hours a week** - Mon-Thurs 12pm-8pm and Friday 9am-5pm

Comprehensive **Benefits** Package

**Vacation, Sick, Agency and Wellness days**after 3 month probationary period.

Access to our **Employee Assistance Program (EAP)** Which consists of no-cost counselling services to UNYA staff

Support from UNYA’s **Elder in Residence** for cultural and spiritual guidance or teachings

Monthly **Staff development**

An opportunity to make a **real impact** in the lives of Indigenous youth

A creative, supportive work environment where your ideas matter

**How to Apply**:
**Are you ready to inspire and uplift Indigenous youth through culture and creativity?**
- UNYA acknowledges that we are gathered on the ancestral, traditional and unceded territories of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the _**xʷməθkʷəyəm**_ _(Musqueam), _**sḵwxwú7mesh**_ _(Squamish) a