Mount Waddington, B.C. - Nawalakw is seeking a Camp Operations Coordinator to run the culture camp based in Hada (Bond Sound). Have a look at this posting from Nawalakw:
Dear Kwakwa̱ka̱ʼwakw Health Community,
Please share the attached employment opportunity, wa'xa!
Nawalakw is seeking a Camp Operations Coordinator to run the culture camp based in Hada (Bond Sound). If you, or someone you know, would be a good fit we encourage all applications - see details below as well as attached.
This role is a critical “boots on the ground / life blood” connection between the day to day activities of how a camp operates in real time in relation to a camp’s general and specific programming architecture. They will work closely with the Nawalakw program leads, as well as user groups to ensure program participants receive the best service possible.
Camp Operations Coordinator
Start Date: June 22, 2021 (negotiable)
Full-time | Salary: 55-65K | Term: 1 yr, possibility of extension
Location: Hada (Bond Sound), mix of office and field work
Deadline to apply: Friday June 4, 2021
About Nawalakw and the camp
Our vision is to create land-based Kwak’wala language and Kwakwa̱ka̱ʼwakw culture revitalization programs geared towards holistic healing. We are currently constructing the Nawalakw culture camp, a seasonal facility for language and cultural revitalization on the shores of Hada River, remote access by boat or seaplane only. The camp is scheduled for completion in June 2021. The camp will become the first place on earth where Kwak’wala will be spoken immersively again and we hope our centre will help spark a revival of language and culture revitalization throughout Kwakwaka’wakw territories. For more information, please visit our website: http://nawalakw.com/
Position Summary
The Camp Coordinator will have oversight over all management and operations of Nawalakw’s culture camp’s operations, including direct supervision of camp staff, maintenance and repairs, and risk management. This role is a critical “boots on the ground / life blood” connection between the day to day activities of how a camp operates in real time in relation to a camp’s general and specific programming architecture. They will work closely with the Nawalakw program leads, as well as user groups to ensure program participants receive the best service possible. This position requires a strong commitment to the Nawalakw’s mission and core values as this person will be a role model for positive behaviors for campers and staff.
Gilakasda'xw'la
On behalf of K'odi and the Nawalakw team
http://nawalakw.com/