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OUTREACH COORDINATOR
Location: Woodland Cultural Centre (184 Mohawk Street, Brantford, ON)
Position: Outreach Coordinator
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Rate of Pay: $20.00/per hour
Start Date: July 24, 2017
End Date: December 22, 2017 with the potential to extend one year subject to the availability of funding.
The Woodland Cultural Centre is seeking one highly motivated individual to assist with the Save the Evidence campaign. The Outreach Coordinator assumes responsibility for the Save the Evidence campaign. The Outreach Coordinator assumes responsibility for the Save the Evidence campaign, including the coordination and research of survivor stories as part of Phase 3 of the project. The Coordinator will be working in conjunction with the Executive Director, other WCC staff, and the Save the Evidence Advisory Committee to provide support for the Save the Evidence campaign and complete other duties as required.
Preference will be given to applicants of First Nations ancestry.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and schedule survivor engagement sessions for Mohawk Institute Residential School survivors.
- Work closely with videographer to complete survivor videos within timeframe and budget.
- Document and digitize archival documents and photographs from survivors/families.
- Coordinate all speaking events, and information booths at community events.
- Assist the Executive Director with fundraising efforts such as: grant writing and reporting.
- Manage campaign project budgets and critical path.
- Facilitate meetings with, and provide reports to the Advisory Committee.
- Research history of Mohawk Institute Residential School and other Residential Schools across Canada.
- Conduct guided tours of Mohawk Institute Residential School when needed.
- Complete other administrations duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Must possess a post-secondary degree in one of the following: Marketing, Business Administration or Arts Administration or with 3-5 years related work experience.
- Must have strong communication skills
- Must be an organized individual
- Must possess a strong knowledge of Residential Schools
- Must work well in group setting.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and vehicle
If interested please send cover letter, resume and three letters of reference to: Woodland Cultural Centre, ATTN: Paula Whitlow, Executive Director, 184 Mohawk St, Brantford, ON N3S 2X2 or pwhitlow@woodlandculturalcentre.ca. Deadline to apply is July 18, 2017 by noon.
Please Note: Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
STUDENT JOB POSTING – MUSEUM ASSISTANT
Location: Woodland Cultural Centre (184 Mohawk Street, Brantford, ON)
Position: Museum Assistant
Hours: 36.25 hours per week
Monday – Friday 9AM – 4:15 PM
Rate of Pay: $11.40/per hour
Start Date: July 24, 2017
End Date: September 1, 2017
Supervisor: Museum Director
Preference will be given to applicants of First Nations ancestry.
Responsibilities
- Day-to-day office administration
- Research skills
- Exhibition Installation
- Artifact Handling and Inventory
Qualifications
- Advanced Communication Skills
- Computer literate
- Self-motivated
- Highly Independent
- Must be returning to school in September 2017 or a recent graduate (within 6 months)
If interested please submit a cover letter, resume and 3 references to the Woodland Cultural Centre [Attention: Paula Whitlow] in person or by email, pwhitlow@woodland-centre.on.ca
This position has been generously co-sponsored by the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport and the Ministry of Government Services as part of the Government of Ontario’s Summer Employment Program also known as the 2016 Summer Experience Program.
Applicants must be between the ages of 15 and 25 years (29 if disabled) to qualify.
Please Note: Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.