Department: Onkwehonwehnéha Ratinónhstats – Kanien’kéha Language, Land & Identity Department

Reporting To: Director, Onkwehonwehnéha Ratinónhstats

Overview:

The Program Coordinator is responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering community programs and initiatives that support the goals of the Kanien’kéha Language, Land & Identity Department, with a particular focus on cultural programming and identity reclamation.

The position works collaboratively across the department's three pillars of Language, Land, and Identity, supporting language classes, land-based learning, community events, and departmental operations. The Program Coordinator also provides administrative and project coordination support to the Director, contributing to the implementation of departmental plans and priorities.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Program Planning and Delivery

- Independently plan, coordinate, and deliver programs, workshops, community events, and activities that strengthen Kanien’kehá:ka knowledge, practices, arts, and identity.
- Coordinate program logistics, including scheduling, registration, supplies, transportation, facilities, budgets, and communications.
- Engage Elders, Knowledge Holders, artists, cultural practitioners, and community partners in program development and delivery.
- Identify opportunities for new programming based on community interests, departmental priorities, and Community Strategic Plan objectives.
- Prepare promotional materials, communications, attendance records, program evaluations, and reports.

Departmental Program Support:
- Collaborate with department staff in planning and delivering language, land-based, and cultural initiatives.
- Provide administrative and logistical support for departmental programs and initiatives, including registrations, scheduling, records, communications, and document preparation.
- Assist the Land-Based Facilitator with program preparation, participant supervision, field activities, and delivery of land-based learning opportunities.
- Support departmental gatherings, community engagement activities, and special projects as needed.
- Participate in the planning, supervision, and direct delivery of children's and youth programming, including summer and March break culture camps, after-school programs, land-based learning, and other departmental activities.

Administration and Operations:
- Assist the Director with departmental planning, project coordination, correspondence, reports, and administrative priorities.
- Prepare purchase requests, track program expenditures, maintain financial records,



and assist with budget monitoring.
- Maintain organized departmental files, program records, schedules, inventories, and administrative systems.
- Assist with documentation for applications, reporting requirements, meeting coordination, and follow-up on departmental action items.
- Assist with internal communication with staff, community members, and external partners to support effective program operations.

General Responsibilities:
- Work independently and collaboratively, demonstrating initiative, flexibility, and sound judgment.
- Maintain confidentiality and comply with organizational policies, procedures, and safety requirements.
- Uphold Haudenosaunee values, community protocols, and the objectives of the Wáhta Kanien’kéha Language Plan, Language Policy, and Community Strategic Plan.
- Demonstrate a commitment to learning and using Kanien’kéha in the workplace, supporting the department's language revitalization goals.
- Perform other related duties as reasonably assigned, consistent with the position to support the department goals and responsibilities.

Required Skills and Qualifications

- Strong organizational, administrative, and program coordination skills, with the ability to independently manage multiple priorities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including preparing reports, correspondence, and program documentation.
- Experience planning and coordinating community programs, events, or projects.
- Experience with budgets, purchasing, financial tracking, and record management.
- Proficiency with Google and Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with staff, community members, Elders, and partners.
- Knowledge of Haudenosaunee culture, traditions, and community priorities, or a demonstrated willingness to learn.
- Ability to participate in community-based and outdoor programming.
- Experience working with children and youth in educational, recreational, cultural, or community-based settings.

Education and Experience

- Post-secondary education in administration, community development, Indigenous studies, Social Service Work, or a related field,



or an equivalent combination of relevant education, training, and experience.
- Minimum of 2 years of proven experience working with children and youth in educational, recreational, cultural, or community-based programs, including program planning, facilitation, and supervision.
- Demonstrated experience in program coordination, administration, or community programming.

Assets

- Knowledge of Kanien’kéha language is highly preferred, with a demonstrated commitment to continued language learning and proficiency development.
- Experience coordinating cultural, language, land-based, youth, or community-based programs in First Nations or Indigenous community organizations.
- Experience with funding proposals and program reporting.
- Valid driver's license.

Working Conditions:

- Work is performed in office, classroom, community, and outdoor land-based environments.
- Regular outdoor activities in all seasons and varying weather conditions, including uneven terrain and waterfront locations.
- Requires physical activity, equipment handling, and direct supervision of children, youth, and community participants.
- Occasional evening, weekend, and travel commitments may be required.
- Duties vary based on seasonal programming and departmental priorities.

Terms of Employment: This is a full time position. The salary range for this role is $57,700.00 to $86,300.00 annually. The standard hours of work are Monday to Thursday (8:00 am – 4:30 pm) and Friday (8:00 am – 2:00 pm), with evenings and weekends required as needed for operations.

Scope: This description outlines the general responsibilities of the position and is not exhaustive. Duties may evolve to meet departmental needs, consistent with the purpose and level of the position.

Application:

Please submit a resume and cover letter on Indeed detailing how you meet the requirements or to:

Human Resources

P.O. Box 260

Bala, Ontario P0C 1A0

Phone: (705) 762-2354 ext. 272

Deadline for applications is November 16, 2026, at 4:00 pm. Late applications will not be accepted.

Internal candidates will be given first consideration for this position. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to provide an acceptable Vulnerable Sector Check prior to commencing employment. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however, members of the Wahta Mohawks and Indigenous applicants will be given priority and are asked to self-identify.

Pay: $57,700.00-$86,300.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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