Ǫgwehǫweh/Onkwehonwe Language Centre Media Coordinator

Location:                      Woodland Cultural Centre, 184 Mohawk Street, Brantford, ON

Position:                       Ǫgwehǫweh/Onkwehonweh Media Coordinator

Department:                  Dwadwenaga:dat Language Centre

Hours:                          37.5 hours per week

Rate of Pay:                  $18.00 per hour (7.5 hours per day)

Closing Date:                October 20, 2021, 4PM

The Woodland Cultural Centre Dwadwenaga:dat Language Centre is seeking one highly motivated individual to assist with:  the cataloguing of the Dwadwenaga:dat Language Centre. The resources include paper archives, and audiovisual recordings such as CDs, cassette tapes, reel-to-reels, and digital files.

The Ǫgwehǫweh/Onkwehonweh Media Coordinator will report directly to the Language & Cultural Coordinator.

Basic Job Description:

1. Assist the Language Department with inventory, data entry, and cataloging the collection
2. Digitize paper & audiovisual archival assets
3. Assist in the transcription and development of language materials & resources
4. Assist with setting up the new Dwadwenaga:dat Language Resource Centre in the Mohawk Institute Building
5. Interact with the public in a professional and courteous manner

Qualifications

• Ideal candidates will have familiarity with at least one Ǫgwehǫ:weh language, and/or attend an Ǫgwehǫ:weh language program.
• Familiar with both Mac & PC operating systems, or willing to learn.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and/or experience working with databases.
• Experience in the PastPerfect Museum Software, or willingness to learn.
• Effective verbal and listening communication skills, and strong attention to detail.
• Time management skills, and efficient completion of assigned projects.
• Experience in cataloging, audiovisual editing software, and/or experience with the digitization of analog media are considered assets.

SUBMISSION PROCESS:

All applicants for this position should submit a cover letter, resume, and three references.

Preference will be given to applicants of Indigenous heritage.

Closing Date: October 20, 2021, at 4:00 pm

If interested, please send a cover letter and resumé with references to:

Woodland Cultural Centre

184 Mohawk Street, Brantford, ON, N3S 2X2

Administrative Assistant

(519) 759-2650

administration@woodlandculturalcentre.ca

Please Note:

• Only those applicants who meet the qualifications will be contacted for an interview
• Police Record Check and copies of education will be required at the time of Offer of Employment

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Nia:wen/Thank You