Job Description

Salary Range : 30,000 – 46,865
SUMMARY
Reporting to the Curator, the Language & Cultural Coordinator will manage the daily operations of the Dwadwenaga:dat Language Centre. The Language & Cultural Coordinator will lead language and cultural programs, continue the documentation, research, stabilization, and promotion of Ǫngwehǫ:weh languages, train contract staff and summer students, and work closely with the language programs in the three support First Nations. The Language & Cultural Coordinator will work within the policies and procedures established by the Woodland Cultural Centre.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Act as first point of contact for the Dwadwenaga:dat Language Centre including greeting visitors as they enter the Centre, answering calls/emails, and responding to inquiries.
• Assist the Curator by leading the cultural educational programming initiatives. Coordinates with the Cultural Interpreters in delivery of cultural education programming.
• Hire, train, and supervise the contract staff and summer students, ensuring staff understand language and culture of the community.
• Assist in the maintenance of partnerships and relationships with Six Nations, Wahta Mohawks and Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte language programs.
• Development and coordination of introductory level Haudenosaunee languages workshops
• Ensure safe and secure handling of language recordings.
• Develop and install language displays in the Centre and Museum/Galleries.
• Assist with grant proposals, employment incentives, and requests for funding proposals.
• Assist in the development of strategies to improve the viability and growth of language learners.
• Assist with design of financial models, budgets and proposals.
• Perform other administrative duties as required
***For a full description of the Essential Duties & Responsibilities and Education/Experience, please refer to attached Job Description for further details***