Governance Events and Engagement Coordinator

Secretariat Of The Haida Nation; California (MO); Sur place; USD 3 287 000 - 3 784 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Dental

Extended health

Vision care

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Pension plan

Paid time off

Winter break office closure

Résumé du poste

Council of the Haida Nation (CHN) is seeking an Governance Events and Engagement Coordinator to plan and coordinate public meetings, events, and regional leadership support. This role focuses on partnerships with local governments and Haida communities, supporting governance and strategic planning initiatives.

The Coordinator will work with elected leaders to arrange regional gatherings, explore grant opportunities, and report on events.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Haida culture, politics and social structures.
• Knowledge of CHN policies and procedures.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.

Responsabilités

• Plan end-to-end governance meetings and regional events.
• Coordinate with elected leaders and regional partners.
• Seek grants and proposals for governance and planning.
• Create materials with Communications for events and posters.
• Maintain regional registry for information distribution and resources.

Connaissances

Haida culture knowledge

Haida governance policies

People skills

Detail-oriented

Relationship building

Event planning

Class 5 Driver's License

Haida candidate preferred

Description du poste

Location: Skidegate or Masset, Haida Gwaii

Full-time; Permanent

Application Deadline: October 16, 2026

Join the Council of the Haida Nation!

The Council of the Haida Nation (CHN) is responsible for the stewardship of lands, waters, and people. Working with CHN means being part of a team that values collaboration, cultural knowledge, and meaningful contributions to the well-being of the Haida Nation.

About The Role

Reporting to the Governance Director, The Governance Events and Engagement Coordinator is responsible for the end-to-end planning and coordination of Council of the Haida Nation public meetings, events and regional leadership support.

Focusing on building partnerships with local governments. The Coordinator will work closely with elected leaders of each region to support regional engagements and gatherings for Haida citizens. Additionally, the Coordinator will be required to seek grants and proposals that are available for the nation to support governance, strategic planning and team building.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Establish standardized procedures for organizational planning with Haida ways of being as the foundation
• Inventory management of all supplies needed for meetings and events
• Create advertisements, posters, and collaborate with Communications Department
• Effective collaboration with internal and external partners
• Establish and maintain a regional registry to support with information and resource distributions, working with the Citizenship Program
• Work directly with the governance team and elected leaders supporting regional gatherings and potential food fish distribution
• Proposal and grant writing (Training available through CHN)
• Analyze, report and make recommendations for future events
• Schedule debriefing sessions with involved partners after each event
• Ensure all CHN policies and procedures are adhered to

Qualifications & Skills

• Knowledge of Haida culture, politics and social structures
• Knowledge of the policies and procedures of the Council of the Haida Nation
• Excellent people skills, with a collaborative approach to work.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to adapt to a changing work environment effectively and efficiently.
• Ability to maintain positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally
• Proven capacity/experience in event planning
• Class 5 Drivers License
• Preference will be given to Haida candidates as per Section 41 of the Human Rights Code.

What We Offer

• Hourly rate: $34.00 - $39.14
• Full-time (35–40 hrs/week) with paid time off, including an additional 2-week office closure during the winter break.
• Employee benefits: dental, extended health, vision care, disability insurance, life insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and pension plan.
• A supportive and welcoming team environment.
• Opportunities to learn and grow while contributing to the preservation of Haida heritage.