Youth Cultural Activities Coordinator

Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa•Red Cliff, WI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for planning, coordinating, and facilitating structured Ojibwe culture related youth activities. The program will provide culture centered activities that aid in the prevention of alcohol/drug/tobacco use, teen pregnancy, and behavioral health challenges. This may be through seasonal harvesting activities, song and dance, implementation of curriculum and other various Ojibwe culture teachings and traditions.

Requirements

Minimum of high school diploma, HSED or GED required.
High working knowledge of traditional Ojibwe culture and the ability to share and teach it to the youths.
Demonstrate the ability to relate to youth and be sensitive to youth issues/concerns.
Must have good written and verbal skills and demonstrate as such.
Must have a valid driver’s license, vehicle and appropriate vehicle coverage and maintain driver’s eligibility as a condition of employment.
Be eligible to be put on the tribe’s vehicle insurance policy.
Will need to utilize Boys and Girls Club vehicle and carry out job duties when travel is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience, education or volunteer work with Tribal or other youth is preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and facilitate structured Ojibwe culture related youth activities.
These activities are to be planned one month in advance and will have corresponding work plans on how to carry out the activity.
These activities are to be carried out whenever possible at the Boys and Girls Club or other approved spaces during regular hours.
Must be present at the Boys and Girls Club during hours of operation including nights and weekends.
Collaborate with other tribal departments and community agencies.
Promote and market information to the community regarding planned activities in a timely manner.
Recruit knowledgeable community/other agency members (preferably in-kind) or activity content experts to assist in implementation.
Prepare and complete all paperwork including enrollment forms, sign-in sheets, permission slips, posters, and financial requisitions with required back up for activities.
Prepare and complete reports on cultural and group activities quarterly.
Work with all staff to complete required reporting.
Work with staff (or independently if needed) to keep Boys and Girls Club clean and safe and supplies stocked.
Assist and participate in creating and gathering information from youth/community satisfaction of service's survey
Participate in the implementation of grants, contracts, or projects being carried out under the auspices of the Red Cliff Family Services Programs and at the direction of the Family Services Administrator.
These activities are to comply with the directives of Tribal Administration and to fulfill the conditions and stipulations of the grant, contract, or project.
The specific duties will reflect the individual grant, contract, or project and the concurrent needs and resources of the Family Services Program.
These assignments will vary from time to time due to the cyclical nature of these program efforts.
Participate in the implementation of grants/projects being carried out by the auspices of the Family/Human Services Program.
Present a professional and caring image.
Demonstrate tact, courtesy and respect when communicating and interacting with youth, staff and outside agencies and programs.
Maintain a cooperative relationship with co-workers and Tribal employees.
Promote a working environment noted for effective cooperation and collaboration between programs, services and co-workers.