Special Projects Coordinator – Indigenous Relations

The Alberta Recreation and Parks Association (ARPA) is a provincial not-for-profit organization dedicated to fostering healthy citizens, communities and environments and advancing the growth and development of the recreation and parks sector in Alberta. We provide information, advocacy, programs, services and professional development to our members, partners and communities.

As a key member of the ARPA team, the Special Projects Coordinator will be responsible for assisting in the coordination of the following assigned program areas:

Elders Knowledge Circle (40%) provide support for the contract ARPA has to assist a group of multi- nation Elders in the Treaty 7 area as they create their own non-profit. Duties would include: assisting the contractor with both in person and virtual meetings; acting as a Helper to the Elders as required; working with the contractor on general administrative and experiential tasks as needed.

Elders Camp (40%) acting as a Helper at the annual Elders Camp help held from August 21-25. Duties to include: general administrative help as leading up to the camp, attending planning meetings, helping set up the site, assisting with camp-related and cultural responsibilities while at the camp; working as a Helper to the Elders.

General (20%) assisting with general tasks required by ARPA as needed.

The above allotments of time can vary from week to week based on the needs of each of the project areas outlined. This position will work with various ARPA staff on different projects.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Coordination

• Help with the implementation of a cultural camp for Elders
• Assist in the activities related to the Elders Knowledge Circle. This could include helping with meetings or running errands for the Elders and Board

Communications

• Provide general communications supports to projects and programs that could include newsletters,
  website, social media

Administration

• Provide general administration supports to programs and projects as required. This could include meeting scheduling, minute taking, general communications and organization.

Cultural Knowledge

• Assist with Indigenous cultural activities, set up of a camp, and other tasks as required
• Work as a Helper to Elders and the ARPA contractor

Desired Qualifications:

• Understanding of community recreation and parks is an asset
• Experience working in a cultural manner within an Indigenous context would be an asset
• Self-identifying as Indigenous (First Nation, Metis, or Inuit) would be considered an asset
• Commitment to equity and reducing disparities based on race, ethnicity, immigration status, sovereignty, gender, sexual orientation/gender identity, and socioeconomics.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and independently, with little supervision
• Strong project and time management skills, and the ability to work on multiple concurrent projects
• Strong computer skills including word processing, internet research, Gmail, videoconferencing technology such as Zoom, and social media
• Ability to accommodate occasional work outside of typical business hours and travel within Alberta
• *This position is connected to Canada Summer Jobs funding and as such requires the candidate to be under 30 years of age.

How to Apply

To apply, email your resume and a cover letter to Janet Naclia, ARPA Director of People and Programs at jnaclia@arpaonline.ca by 11:59 PM MDT on June 16, 2023, using the email subject line “LASTNAME, FIRSTNAME Special Projects Coordinator Application”.

Please submit your cover letter and resume in one file if possible, using the file name “LASTNAME_FIRSTNAME_SpecialProjectsCoordinator”.

EDID Commitment Statement

ARPA celebrates diversity and is committed to advancing Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Decolonization. Through EDID, we strive to create a path to success for all of our employees, where they have equal opportunities for advancement, have voices to contribute to our active growth, and work in an inclusive environment. We strongly believe in accessibility and welcome requests to make our hiring and selection processes as accessible as possible. Please advise us on how we can accommodate and we will do our best to meet your needs.
For more information on the Alberta Recreation and Parks Association, refer to: https://arpaonline.ca/