Engagement Coordinator

Position

This job is classified as full-time (37.5 hours/week) and is a funding-based position.

Apply by: Will remain open until a suitable candidate is secured.

Overview

ANFCA is seeking a qualified candidate to engage urban Indigenous youth to become young leaders, through a variety of mediums, to advance the meaningful outcomes and engagement related to reconciliation through the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) and the 94 Calls to Action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC).

• Work daily in Teams to ensure documents are saved, filed, and shared appropriately.
• Support the engagement of urban Indigenous youth within the project and community.
• Support the team to oversee data collection and report generation.
• Support the creation of methods to increase youth engagement within the Friendship Centre Movement.
• Communicate directly with Friendship Centres.
• Development of a youth engagement strategy.

Location: Edmonton, AB

Responsibilities

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 products, specifically Excel and Teams
• Capacity to quickly learn software.
• Ability to foster effective working relationships within a team environment.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and schedule demanding work assignments.
• Develop and maintain efficient and effective recordkeeping systems and procedures.
• Possess advanced verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of urban Indigenous Friendship Centre Movement, structure, and processes will be considered an asset.
• Extensive knowledge of social media platforms.
• Experience working with youth and youth groups.
• Understanding and knowledge of engaging youth and reaching difficult to engage youth.
• Interest in working directly with youth, community members, project committees and other stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact and engage effectively with youth.
• Knowledge of UNDRIP and TRC is an asset.

Requirements (or Qualifications)

Post Secondary degree, diploma, or certificate in Humanities fields, or related equivalencies; at least three (3) years of applicable experience that relates to the duties and responsibilities specified.

How to Apply

Submit cover letter and resume to:

Hiring Committee
ANFCA
Email: ea@anfca.com
10336-121 Street, Edmonton, Alberta, T5N 1K8

Applications submitted without a cover letter will not be considered

About ANFCA

• ANFCA is committed to supporting the principles and grassroots approach of the Friendship Centre Movement.
• ANFCA priorities are guided by its member Friendship Centres and subsequent defined community needs.
• Indigenous cultural teachings, values and identity are at the core of ANFCA. We provide opportunities for cultural sharing, focused on bridging the gap between the Indigenous and non-Indigenous worldviews. All programs and services incorporate cultural values and teachings into their structures.
• ANFCA is committed to creating effective, vibrant national and provincial partnerships, focused on collaboration and common goals.
• ANFCA respects the autonomy of its member Friendship Centres.
• ANFCA supports its member Friendship Centres in creating safe, friendly, welcoming, status-blind urban hubs that provide culturally appropriate programs and services and create opportunities for Indigenous people and communities to become empowered, to enhance their leadership skills and to be fully engaged and involved in community development.
• ANFCA’s work is guided by the values and principles identified within a 5-year Strategic Plan as well as by the Truth and Reconciliation 94 Calls to Action and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP).