The AKRC requires the services of an Education Partnerships Project Coordinator. The Education Partnerships Project Coordinator is a highly motivated, organized, and results-oriented individual who works as a team member under the guidance and direction of AKRC’s Director of Operations and in collaboration with the Education department team members.

Duties

• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate the issues related to education-to-education administrators, community members and representatives, governmental/agency representatives, and all stakeholders to the project.
• Implement and report on all project-related activities to the Project Advisory Group.
• Assist with the implementation of project-related initiatives to enhance the tripartite partnership.
• Organize workshops/consultants/training sessions as required.
• Liaise with the education representatives including First Nations, Ministry of Education, Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) and First Nation service providers to develop effective working partnerships.
• Maintain regular communication with the Education Steering Committee at AKRC who will provide insight and guidance on AKRC’s priorities.
• Routes or answers correspondence and inquiries related to AKRC’s Education Partnerships.
• During an emergency epidemic/pandemic situation, job duties will be reviewed and reassigned accordingly.
• All other related duties assigned by your supervisor and the Leadership of AKRC.

Qualifications

• Excellent management skills are required.
• Knowledge of Treaty and Indigenous Rights.
• Broad knowledge of First Nations Education system and Provincial Education practices.
• Experience with working and liaising with governmental and non-governmental agencies.
• Ability to work in a team office environment.
• Position will require employee to travel.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Completion of a degree or certificate from a recognized university or College in the Social or Education field and/or an advanced specialization with two year’s experience.
• Proficient spoken and written English with an understanding of the Anishinaabe language.

External Relations: Establish a positive and effective working relationship with member First Nations and promote the activities of AKRC.