Elders Engagement & Events Coordinator

Westbank First Nation Inc.; Westbank First Nation #9; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Westbank First Nation Inc. is seeking an Elders Coordinator to plan, coordinate and deliver programs and events for Elders within the community. The role supports communication, logistics, budgeting and reporting, and collaborates with Health & Wellness to coordinate workshops and outings.

This is a part-time position requiring travel, including occasional evenings and weekends. Responsibilities include organizing six annual events, preparing agendas, maintaining records, and delivering

Qualifications

• Administrative certificate required; two years administrative experience preferred.
• Experience working with First Nation communities is desired.
• Experience working with Elders 60+ is expected.
• Budgeting and reporting experience is preferred.
• Experience organizing meetings, events and travel arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Organizes a minimum of six annual social and/or educational events for Elders.
• Coordinates and facilitates Elders’ meetings, including agendas and action items.
• Maintains records, including financial files, budgets and reports.
• Communicates upcoming Membership meetings and events to Elders at least one week in advance.
• Coordinates registrations, bookings and travel for out-of-town events.
• Develops and delivers programs with cultural, land-based, leisure and wellness components.
• Prepares monthly newsletter articles and maintains an events calendar.
• Plans and delivers annual special events (e.g., Elders Day, Indigenous Veterans Day).
• Maintains Elders’ policies and three-year strategic plan.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

MS Office

Travel with Elders

Organizational skills

Team player

Education

Administrative Assistant Certificate

Office Assistant Certificate

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Publisher

Job description

Westbank First Nation Inc. is seeking an Elders Coordinator to plan, coordinate and deliver programs and events for Elders within the community. The role supports communication, logistics, budgeting and reporting, and collaborates with Health & Wellness to coordinate workshops and outings.

This is a part-time position requiring travel, including occasional evenings and weekends. Responsibilities include organizing six annual events, preparing agendas, maintaining records, and delivering