Part-Time Elders Programs & Community Events Coordinator

Westbank First Nation Inc.; British Columbia; 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 that engage Elders within the community.

This part-time role requires flexibility to travel, including evenings, weekends and occasional overnight stays. Reporting to the Membership Services Manager, you will maintain records, manage budgets and develop culturally relevant, land-based and wellness activities in collaboration with internal teams.

Qualifications

• Administrative Assistant Certificate or Office Assistant Certificate.
• Minimum of two years’ administration experience.
• Experience working with First Nation communities.
• Experience working with Elders 60+.
• Experience in budgeting and reporting.
• Experience organizing and facilitating meetings, working with small and large groups, and organizing and planning activities, events and travel excursions.
• Equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Organizes at least six annual Elders social or educational events.
• Coordinates and facilitates Elders’ meetings, including agendas and action items.
• Maintains records, including financial files, budgets and reports.
• Communicates upcoming membership meetings and events at least one week in advance.
• Coordinates registrations, bookings and travel for out-of-town events.
• Develops activities with cultural, land-based, leisure and wellness components.
• Prepares monthly newsletters and maintains an up-to-date events calendar.
• Plans and delivers annual special events (e.g., Christmas Dinner, Elders’ Day, Indigenous Veterans Day).
• Updates Elders’ policies, guidelines and three-year strategic plan.
• Supports Elders Chairperson in preparing the annual report to Chief and Council.
• Collaborates with Health & Wellness on workshops and outings.
• Provides support to Membership Services as requested.
• Adheres to Westbank First Nation policies and procedures; takes on additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Event planning

Meetings coordination

Budgeting

Administrative coordination

Travel coordination

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Flexibility

Education

Administrative Assistant Certificate

Equivalent combination of education, training and experience

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Publisher

Job description

Westbank First Nation Inc. is seeking an Elders Coordinator to plan, coordinate and deliver programs that engage Elders within the community.

This part-time role requires flexibility to travel, including evenings, weekends and occasional overnight stays. Reporting to the Membership Services Manager, you will maintain records, manage budgets and develop culturally relevant, land-based and wellness activities in collaboration with internal teams.