Cultural Events Coordinator

Job Duties:

• Responsible for planning the 2025 Wiikwemkoong Annual Cultural Festival (WACF)
• Initiate fundraising opportunities by targeting grant agencies, soliciting corporate sponsorships etc.
• Pursue partnership development opportunities within the industry
• Coordinate and confirm vendor registrations and vendor map layout
• Work with WUT Tourism’s Arts and Events Coordinator to carry out a detailed marketing campaign
• Proactively engage, assess and provide support to the WACF committee
• Coordinate and oversee volunteers and workers for the 2024 WACF
• Organize WACF committee meetings including venues, agendas and minutes

Qualifications:

• A combination of work experience and education will be considered
• Must be able to speak/understand the Anishinabe language or willing to learn
• Familiarity with the history, culture and language of the Three Fires Confederacyt and the community of Wikwemikong and the Pow-wow circuit
• Prior experience coordinating Pow Wows is preferred but not required
• Must be able to work independently and be a team player
• Possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle

All applicant must submit a cover letter, current resume, contact information from three work related references, one from the most recent employer and copies of accreditation to:

Confidential: Cultural Resource Coordinator

Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory

19A Complex Drive, PO Box 112 Wolwe,olpmg, ON P0P 2J0

erc@wiikwemkoong.ca Fax: 705-859-3851