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Business: Cayoose Creek Indian Band
Email: adminassistant@cayoosecreek.ca
Phone: 250-256-4136
Address: Box 484, Lillooet BC, V0K 1V0
Website: https://cayoosecreek.ca/

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JOB SUMMARY
The role of the Youth & Elders Coordinator is to support Cayoose Creek Band (CCB) Youth & Elders by organizing social, emotional, physical, cultural, and recreational activities. Additionally, this position will work collaboratively with other departments to schedule meetings, events, and group outings. The Youth & Elder’s Coordinator will also be responsible for the development and implementation of new culturally inclusive Youth & Elder’s programs.
Duties and Responsibilities:

• Organize, implement, and evaluate recreational, social, and cultural events (e.g., traditional crafts, harvesting, storytelling, language revitalization).
• Facilitate seasonal intergenerational retreats, workshops, and land-based camps that bring youth and Elders together.
• Incorporate Elders as knowledge keepers to ensure programs reflect community values and local Indigenous protocols.
• Facilitate regular Elders meetings, luncheons, and cultural gatherings, including coordinating hospitality and transportation.
•  Deliver culturally grounded, trauma-informed programming that promotes leadership, self-esteem, and cultural identity.
• Establish a safe, welcoming, and inclusive youth drop-in environment.
• Maintain accurate participant records, handle program referrals, and ensure confidentiality.
• Create monthly activity calendars and communicate effectively with the community.
• Assist with budget tracking, program reporting, and grant/proposal writing to secure continued funding.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• A Certificate or diploma in Social Work, Child and Youth Care, Indigenous Studies, Recreation, or a related human services field.
• Computer literacy, including effective working skills MS Word, Excel, Email and Power point.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to multi-task
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Exceptional organization and time management skills
• Must be self-motivated and proactive
• Enjoy working as part of a team
• Valid driver’s licence would be an asset

Salary Range: $25 to $ 29 / hour depending on skills and qualifications
Term: Indefinite (upon completion of probation)
Scope: Full Time, 35 hours per week
NOTES:

• All applicants must submit their resume, cover letter and three references.
• The successful applicant must submit both a Criminal Record Check and a Vulnerable Sector Check prior to commencing work.
• Cayoose Creek is an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Pursuant to Sec (41) of the BC Human Rights Code, preference may be given to applicants of Indigenous Metis or Inuit heritage, Candidates of Indigenous- identity are encouraged to self identify on their application or within their cover letter.

Forward your Resume and Cover Letter and 3 references to:
Attention: Rhonda Leech, Administrator
Email Fallon Flann, Administrative Assistant at adminassistant@cayoosecreek.ca
Fax: (250) 256-4138