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Language & Culture Coordinator – Closing September 13, 2024
Job Summary:
Reporting to the Language & Cultural Specialist, the Language & Cultural (L&C) Coordinator is responsible for organizing language learning and cultural meetings, conferences, and events both internally and externally throughout the year. This role involves close collaboration with various departments, leadership teams, and external partners. The L&C Coordinator ensures these gatherings are efficient, cost-effective, and memorable.
Key responsibilities include evaluating and negotiating with vendors, assisting departments with drafting and signing service and facility contracts, and managing engagement with attendees, speakers, stakeholders, and community members. Additionally, the coordinator will work with the Language & Cultural Specialist and Department Managers to organize language and cultural learning focus groups, meetings, and other public/community engagements. The role also involves supporting various community engagement initiatives and producing and distributing materials to the Penticton Indian Band (PIB) membership.