Events Coordinator (Open to WMFN Members and Community Members)

(Open to WMFN members and community members)

Location: Moberly Lake, BC

Salary: $34 - $41 per hour

Discover the vibrant West Moberly First Nations community, nestled 32 km northwest of Chetwynd, BC, at the serene west end of Moberly Lake. Surrounded by pristine lakes, flowing rivers, lush forests, and majestic mountains, our community embodies natural beauty and strong values. We are dedicated to upholding our mission of fostering respect, honesty, fairness, integrity, and self-motivation. By promoting open communication among Members, Council, and staff, we strive to enhance our cherished traditions and ethics. Join us in celebrating a legacy of unity and growth!

About the Role

Are you passionate about preserving and promoting the traditions of West Moberly First Nations? Join our team as an Events Coordinator, where you will play a central role in bringing the cultural, artistic, and community-based initiatives of our community to life. You’ll work collaboratively across a variety of departments and external partners to lead the planning and execution of events that create a welcoming space for dialogue, learning, celebration, and community engagement. This is more than a role – it’s an opportunity to honor the past, enrich the present, and inspire the future.

This is a full-time position requiring the successful candidate to be located at the lake, in Chetwynd or Hudson Hope areas. This position is scheduled for 35 hours per week and has an hourly wage between $34-$41. In addition, there is a robust RSP program, a comprehensive benefits package, and, if needed, a relocation package. Enjoy our flexible work schedule with every other Friday off, plus two weeks of paid time off during Christmas and other cultural holidays. Immerse yourself in the vibrant West Moberly community and culture while advancing your creative career with us!

Key Responsibilities

 Event Development and Production

• Lead the coordination of both internal and external events from concept to completion by overseeing the research and planning, project management and full execution of events
• Collaborate with staff, department leads, interdepartmental committees, and external stakeholders to support the production of members and leadership circle events and offsite festivals and programs
• Oversee and track all activities and arrangements required for event logistics, including grant writing, reporting, obtaining permits, licensing, catering, floorplans & signage, programming, collections, digital content, and cultural deliverables
• Support with hands-on set up and take down as needed, as well as with A/V troubleshooting
• Evaluate events, programs and festivals to support continuous improvement in delivery and increased knowledge for grant research and writing

Facility Bookings, Rentals, and Events

• Manage the full Facility Rental process to ensure safe and efficient execution of events
• Coordinate venue bookings and payment with the finance department once overall suitability of gallery spaces has been assessed for stakeholder needs and optimized attendee engagement
• Generate contracts for facility rentals, ensure compliance with regulations, and work with Management to coordinate required event staff

Administration

• Develop and implement processes for timely and effective communication across departments and external partners
• Prepare budgets in consultation with other stakeholders
• Compile evaluation reports to support continuous improvement of events

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