Northern Mosaic Network is seeking a candidate for a full-time Program & Events Coordinator (PEC). The person in this position will be responsible for coordinating the various programs and events our organization runs, collaborating with organizations across the NWT to extend programming opportunities into communities, as well as helping to manage our social media presence. Day-to-day responsibilities include handling bookings, creating online content, collaborating with programming partners, coordinating volunteers, purchasing supplies and program facilitation.

Working Conditions

The successful candidate can expect to commute to the Rainbow Centre office daily, located downtown Yellowknife. The typical hours worked for this position are 9:30am-6:00pm or 12:30pm-9:00pm and 37.5 hours per week (full-time hours).

Start Date: October 16th (start date negotiable)

Program and Event Coordination: Booking venues and facilitators, creating a monthly program schedule, connecting with youth on program feedback and planning out programs/events in advance

Social Media Management: Creating online content for the organization’s social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter & TikTok)

Volunteer Management: Oversee the recruitment, training and coordination of volunteers that help to run the Rainbow Centre

Budgeting and Grant Writing: Manage a small program and events budget and apply for additional funding to support different projects

Program and Event Facilitation: Facilitate programs and events when there are no volunteers to cover and/or are the designated facilitator for a specific project

Advocacy: Connect with program and service users to identify areas of advocacy that should be brought to the organization’s attention and contribute to advocacy efforts

Northern Mosaic Network prioritizes candidates who are gender, sexually, culturally and racially diverse, and/or are living with a disability. You are welcome to self-identify in your cover letter if you so choose.

Organizational Qualifications & Experience

• Experience in working for a non-profit organization

• Experience working with vulnerable populations, including youth - amount of experience will be considered in lieu of formal education

• Experience working in youth-centred spaces or organizations

• Experience with frontline service delivery

• Knowledge of and experience working with Black, Indigenous and racialized communities

• Historical context of land and Indigenous groups in the NWT

• Capable of working collaboratively with a team, as well as independently

• Grant writing experience considered an asset

• Knowledge of technology such as G Suite, Zoom, Canva, Discord and social media

• Criminal Record Check with clear Vulnerable Sector Screening required

Position-Specific Qualifications & Experience

• Workshop facilitation - amount of experience will be considered in lieu of formal education

• Project management - minimum 1 year of experience

• Supervisory experience considered an asset

• Valid Driver’s License and clear driver’s abstract

• Strong interpersonal skills, able to make phone calls and craft emails

To submit your proposal, please submit the following:

• Cover letter

• Resume

• Contact information for two references

Interviews will take place ongoing until the position is filled. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.