Culture Coordinator

Request for Expression of Interest – Culture Coordinator

West Moberly First Nations invites you to submit an expression of interest (EOI) for Culture Coordinator.

Background:

West Moberly First Nations is a Treaty 8 Nation located 32 km northwest of Chetwynd, BC, at the serene west end of Moberly Lake. Surrounded by pristine lakes, flowing rivers, lush forests, and majestic mountains, our community embodies natural beauty and strong values. We are dedicated to upholding our mission of fostering respect, honesty, fairness, integrity, and self-motivation. By promoting open communication among Members, Council, and staff, we strive to enhance our cherished traditions and ethics.

Vision:

We are seeking to secure a Culture Coordinator for our Culture Department. The Culture Coordinator will play a vital role in supporting the development, delivery, and management of cultural programs and services. Working closely with Council, managing Four Family Representatives, and the community, they lead efforts to stabilize, document, and share cultural knowledge, foster collaboration, and contribute to a thriving cultural legacy. A vital piece to this role will be in aiding with the development and execution of a 5-year plan for West Moberly First Nation's Four Pillars Funding.

Scope:

The Culture Coordinator oversees the preservation and promotion of cultural knowledge, language, and traditions. This role provides leadership to the Culture Department, assisting with daily operations, program development, and oversight. By collaborating with Council, managing Family Representatives, and external partners, the Coordinator fosters the flow of cultural resources, promotes cultural safety, and advances strategic initiatives like West Moberly First Nation's 5-year plan for Four Pillars Funding.

This position oversees cultural events, workshops, and knowledge preservation, including managing language recordings and creating cultural displays. It strengthens community connections through trauma-informed practices and builds relationships with key stakeholders. Additionally, the role secures funding through grant writing and partners with institutions to integrate cultural elements into their programs.

The Culture Coordinator also handles administrative duties such as committee meetings, reporting, and staff performance management. By driving engagement, gathering community feedback, and implementing sustainable programs, the Coordinator ensures the Culture Department's initiatives honor and sustain cultural identity for future generations.

Responsibilities:

• Provides leadership and direction to the Culture Department, administering the committee and assisting Council with oversight of the Department.
• Supervises and oversees the work of the four Family Representatives.
• Works respectfully and collaboratively with an Indigenous and cultural safety awareness lens to support members and the community.
• Builds relationships with other initiatives and key knowledge holders in and outside of the community.
• Provides guidance and assistance to community members on culturally relevant practices.
• Assists in organizing cultural events, workshops, and volunteer recruitment.
• Organizes Committee meetings, agendas, and minutes.
• Reports to Council monthly, and otherwise when appropriate.
• Acts as West Moberly First Nations Community Contact with the Four Pillar Society.
• Assists the Committee with planning and implementation of its responsibilities.
• Assists Council with HR administration.
• Develops and assists Council with performance management processes.
• Develops processes to gather feedback from community members about the Culture Department annually.
• Handles the storage of language recordings and cultural knowledge.
• Writes grant proposals to secure funding supporting programs.
• Maintains secure and organized filing systems.
• Attends scheduled department staff meetings.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Expected Project Deliverables and Timelines:

• The final deliverable will be the final submission of the 5-year plan for West Moberly First Nations Four Pillars Funding.

Submission:

Interested parties are requested to submit their EOI to apply.

You must include the following to be considered:

Contact Information: Provide your contact information (name, phone, email).

Company/Consultant Profile: Brief statement expressing why this position appeals to you and outlining relevant experience, include resumes/CVs for key individuals who will be assigned to this work.

Written Proposal: Written proposal outlining how you or your delegate would approach the work, relevant experience, and professional references.

Budget Proposal: Please provide your hourly/daily rate and availability or a written budget proposal based on scope, timelines, and deliverables described above.

Deadline: Interested respondents should apply by 5:00 pm on February 10^th, 2025. Any response received after this date may not be considered.

Conflict of Interest: Respondents are asked to disclose in their EOI any actual or potential conflicts of interest and existing business relationships they may have with the Province, Treaty 8 First Nations, or neighbouring communities.

Additional Information: For more information, please contact Rob Jeakins at robert@engagedhr.com.