Early Years Community Development Coordinator

About The Opportunity

The Early Years Community Development Coordinator is to expand partnerships through community development and create opportunities for families, communities, Early Learning and Child Care professionals, service providers, children and family agencies and support in the development, sustainability, and excellence of Métis-centered early learning and childcare in BC. The Early Years Community Development Coordinator supports Chartered Communities with early learning culturally appropriate tools, resources, and best practices. The Early Years Community Development Coordinator builds and strengthens mutually respectful relationships with Métis Chartered Communities through various avenues including supporting, planning, and hosting of family gatherings.

The role is responsible for maintaining effective relationships, with early years programs and services and committees to coordinate the provision of services, influence where appropriate, foster partnerships, collaborate, and exchange information through transparency.

Furthermore, the coordinator facilitates presentations aimed at enhancing the connectedness and cultural knowledge of Métis children and families.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Consults and regularly obtains feedback from MNBC Chartered community leaders regarding the early years needs of Métis community members, which reflect rural, remote, and urban environments.
• Supports MNBC Chartered Communities, Métis child and family agencies, and community-based, Métis non-profit societies in completing applications, submitting reporting, and budget monitoring.
• Assists MNBC Chartered Communities, Métis child and family agencies, and community-based, Métis non-profit societies in successfully spending their funding, including hosting family gatherings, and other unique ideas to deliver programs and services to Métis community members.
• Builds and strengthens mutually respectful relationships with Métis Chartered Communities and Métis children and family agencies.
• Creates and maintains documentation to record and analyze data to inform the creation of new projects and initiatives.
• Recognizes and adapts to meet the unique needs of each community.
• Supports and networks with local community organizations and services across the province to better support programs and service delivery from a Métis lens.
• Coordinates Métis specific presentations and resources for Chartered Communities, community partners and other stakeholders.
• Researches and disperses information related to other funding opportunities to increase the capacity of MNBC Chartered Communities.
• Hosts and facilitates ongoing virtual or in-person Community gatherings to share information, create best practices, and celebrate successes in the Communities.
• Updates the Manager, Family Programs and Services apprised of all pertinent issues and information for effective decision-making.
• Provides input for the preparation of annual short and long-range program plans and briefing materials.
• Carries out various administrative tasks including monthly reports of activities and statistics that inform our funders that we are meeting the objectives of our contract deliverables.
• Participates in committees and project teams as required.
• Undertakes related duties as assigned, consistent with the job grade of the position.
• Other duties may be assigned as needed to ensure the efficient operation of MNBC.
• Regular/ occasional attendance at meetings/ events that may require work and travel outside of normal business hours.

Supervision Given

• None

Qualifications

• Diploma in Early Learning and Child Care, Public or Community Relations, Volunteer Management, or related field from a recognized, post-secondary institution.
• Minimum three (3) years’ recent, related experience in Early Learning and Child Care and Community Relations.
• A combination of relevant experience, education, and training may be considered.
• Proficient in engaging with diverse communities and individuals to foster positive and mutually beneficial connections.
• Demonstrated ability in writing funding proposals; community development approaches; cross cultural experience; solid knowledge of select program areas.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively understand and practice protocols related to relationship building in Métis communities.
• Demonstrated knowledge of financial management and the contracting process.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Proven ability to lead, problem solve, and utilize team-building skills.
• Proven ability to utilize strong interpersonal skills to deal with others effectively.
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and work with minimal supervision.
• Proven ability to utilize, adapt and embrace new technologies, including Office 365 and other database/software required by the role.
• Knowledge and/or awareness of the historical and contemporary contributions made by Métis people in B.C.
• Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a Class 5 driver’s licence may be required.
• The position may require the completion of a Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check.