Title Cultural Activities Worker
Reports to Health Manager
Job Summary
The Community/Cultural Activities Worker manages programs for Youth, Elders, and community members; develops budgets, plans, and manages volunteer and support staff and prepares proposals and solicits grants as they become available.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Recreation Program:
1. Develops an operational plan which incorporates goals and objectives for programs and services.
2. Plans and coordinates events for the community involving cultural components
3. Involve community members in the planning of activities, fundraising and events. Encourages members to volunteer their special skills in order to enhance activity participation.
4. Conducts needs assessment with the community to identify gaps and provide targeted services to the community’s needs
5. Prepares and submits regular activity reports to appropriate agencies
6. Develops a communication strategy for public awareness of programs and events.
7. Participates in various community support, council and committee meetings as required/directed.
8. Establishes and maintains budget
Human Resources and Administration:
1. Oversees and supervises all volunteer staff.
2. Writes proposals
3. Other duties as assigned or required
The duties listed are provided as examples of area of responsibility and are not intended to create limits to responsibility but to help understand the scope of the position. All staff are expected to be team oriented and maintain confidentiality of all information gained while working with the organization.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Diploma in Recreation or a related field preferred
Skills and Abilities:
• Proficiency in the use of computer programs
• Ability to work independently and build effective interpersonal relationships
Experience:
• Experience in event planning
• Experience supervising and managing volunteers as well as developing and managing budgets
Working Conditions
• Travel to other locations maybe required
• Non-standard hours of work which include evening’s and weekends
Conditions of Employment
• Part time employment, subject to 90-day probation
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Criminal Records Check
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid BC Driver’s Licence
• Be willing to obtain and maintain a Valid Class 4 Driver Licence
• Must provide a vehicle in good operating condition
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Emergency First Aid Level One Certificate, and Food Safe Certificate
General Category:
• Operates as part of a team and is flexible about the boundaries and functions of the job
• Maintains open and professional communications with co-workers, leadership and all others who do business with Soda Creek Indian Band
• Maintains confidentiality of all information seen, heard or obtained by virtue of employment
• Recognizes and respects all cultural diversity and has an understanding of Aboriginal culture
Please include:
· Cover letter
· Salary Expectations
· Application form found at xatsull.com
Email your application to:
Email: bandadmin@xatsull.com
Mail your application to: Fax to: 250-989-2300
Attention: Craig Smith, Band Administrator
Soda Creek Indian Band
3405 Mountain House Road
Williams Lake, BC V2G 5L5
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Applications will be accepted by email, hand delivery, fax, or by mail.
Preference will be given to persons of Aboriginal ancestry as per Section 16(1) of the Canadian Human Rights Act.
Pdf link to our website: http://xatsull.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Cultural-Activities-Worker_open-until-filled.pdf