Cultural Programs Coordinator (Temporary Position)

Skowkale First Nation

Position Title: Cultural Programs Coordinator

Reports to: Culture and Language Manager

Position Location: Chilliwack BC

Salary: $24.31 to $26.57 per hour

Work Schedule: Full-Time 35 Hours per week (3 Month Term)

Start Date: October 19, 2026 to January 31, 2027

Summary:

Are you passionate about creating meaningful opportunities for children, youth, families, and community members to connect with culture, language, tradition, and one another?

The Cultural Programs Coordinator is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the Sq’ewqéyl community by helping bring engaging, culturally grounded programs and activities to life.

Working within the Culture & Language Department, you will play a key role in coordinating programs that promote cultural identity, wellness, belonging, family and community connection, traditional knowledge, and positive opportunities for children and youth. You will build relationships with Elders, knowledge holders, community members, facilitators, and service providers to understand community needs and turn ideas and priorities into well-organized, welcoming, and impactful programs.

This role is ideal for a collaborative, organized, and community-minded individual who enjoys bringing people together, coordinating meaningful activities, and seeing ideas become experiences that strengthen culture and community. From planning and scheduling to communications, logistics and follow-through, you will help ensure programs are thoughtfully delivered and responsive to community direction and ongoing input.

Responsibilities and Duties:

· Plan and coordinate culturally grounded prevention and wellness programming for children, youth and families, as well as broader intergenerational community programming.

· Coordinate seasonal cultural activities, land-based learning, traditional food and harvesting activities, arts and skills-based programming, recreation, family activities and community gatherings.

· Support programming that strengthens cultural identity, belonging, family and community connection, healthy relationships, wellness and protective factors for children and youth.

· Work with Elders, knowledge holders, families, facilitators and community partners to ensure programs reflect Sq’ewqéyl priorities and cultural direction.

· Assists with the delivery of the Community Language program.

· Support the delivery and documentation of programming funded through various projects, in accordance with approved program purposes and departmental workplans.

· Recording and documenting community histories, elder oral history

· Assist with archiving and digitizing cultural documents and resources, including the organization and operation of the Cultural Resource Library

· Consult with the community for input on community projects and programs.

· Source and schedule people/facilitators to run programs and instructors for cultural or other specific programs.

· Maintain participation records, program documentation and other information required to support departmental and funder reporting

· Create and develop forms, pamphlets, educational materials, and annual reports.

· Develop flyers and newsletter for community events and programs.

· Establishes a welcoming, safe environment for all participants and ensures quality programming is delivered

· Communicate with members regarding programs availability to provide updates and to encourage participation.

· Performs other job related duties as directed.

Required Education and Experience

· Minimum two (2) years’ experience in an office or administrative role working with First Nation communities or equivalent experience.

· Satisfactory Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check.

· Valid First Aid and CPR certificate

· Food Safe certificate

· Valid B.C. Class 5 Driver’s license

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

· Knowledge, respect and understanding of Stó:lō culture, traditions and language is

considered an asset

· Ability to multi-task and coordinate a variety of programs and events.

· The ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively within a team.

· Ability to engage with the community and members in a constructive and respectful manner.

· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

· The ability to multi-task, prioritize, organize work to meet deadlines.

· Well organized and proactive with strong time management skills.

· Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information.

· Intermediate knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

· Experience using Adobe, Forms, Canva, , Survey Monkey, and other application software.

· Shared office space.

· Interacting with community members to create engagement.

· Hands-on delivery of programs with children, youth, and elders.

· Travel may be required to locations where off-reserve members live.

· Flexible hours are required, including some evenings and weekends.

Application: This position is open until filled. We will review applications and select candidates for interviews on an ongoing basis to ensure we find the right individual for the role. We will contact selected candidates directly to schedule interviews.

While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Preference may be given to candidates of Indigenous ancestry s16(1) CHRA. and have knowledge of local First Nations traditional customs and practices.

HOW TO APPLY Applicants should send a resume and cover letter outlining how they meet the specific requirements of the position to [email protected]

Pay: $24.31-$26.57 per hour

Expected hours: 35.0 per week

Work Location: In person