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The Saskatoon Indian Metis Friendship Centre (SIMFC) is a non-political, autonomous and a non-profit organization. The Saskatoon Indian and Metis Friendship Centre serves as a Gathering Place where Indigenous people can be culturally engaged and connected to community. The Ozhitawin program requires an Expressive Arts Program Coordinator to provide culturally specific expressive arts activities for people between the ages of 14 and 30.
Key Responsibilities and Activities
Ensure utilization of relevant cultural resources and practices
Coordinate facilitators, teachers, mentors to assist in the delivery of Indigenous expressive art forms including but not limited to; visual, movement, music, drama and writing/poetry, theatre, painting, sculpting, graphic artistry, photography, etc.
Supervise staff, youth and activities
Keep statistical data, write reports, maintain a logbook, provide transparency and accountability at all times
Employment hours are Monday to Friday, 1:00 pm until 9:00 pm
Engage in all SIMFC events
Other duties as assigned
This is a term position, until March 31, 2022
Qualifications
Knowledge in cultural practices and resources
Knowledge of community resources
Knowledge and experience in expressive art forms
Ability to engage young participants
Experience and ability to navigation in a multi-disciplinary service provision environment
Strong interpersonal and written/oral communication skills
Valid drivers license
Aboriginal candidate preferred (please self-identify in cover letter)
A clear criminal reference check, Vulnerable Sector Clearance and Saskatchewan Drivers Abstract will be a condition of employment
Please submit a resume, cover letter with salary expectations and three references by email, fax, or in person prior to October 29th, 2021 at 4:30 pm.
Essential Skills
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Job task planning and organizing
- Computer use
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- First Aid Certificate
Additional Skills
- Administrative and office activities
- Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers
Specific Skills
- Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research
Work Setting
- Community or neighbourhood centre
Ability to Supervise
- 11-15 people
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)
- Child abuse registry check
- Child welfare check
Target Groups or Clients
- Adolescents
- Male
- Female
- Families
- Children
- Aboriginal groups
- Culturally diverse groups
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