A Voice from the Eastern Door
The Native North American Travelling College Board of Directors is looking for a Manager for the Travelling College to plan, organize, direct, and administer the programs and activities of the Centre. This includes a focus on strategic planning, assisting in developing and implementing policies, writing proposals, and continuously working to enhance the services of the Cultural Centre.
The Manager must possess an extensive background and knowledge in Cultural and Language Programming, and have the experience and understanding of the requirements and challenges for the successful operation of a Cultural Centre and Museum.
The Manager will demonstrate administrative skills which include developing a five year strategic plan, board reports, budgets and financial management, project management and reports to funding agencies. The Manager will also demonstrate sound judgment, tact, diplomacy, public speaking, decision making abilities, and express enthusiasm, excellent leadership abilities and be creative. He/she must also have excellent verbal and written communication and negotiation skills, a strong knowledge and understanding of First Nations history, culture, tradition and language. Fluency in the Mohawk Language would be considered an asset along with the willingness to learn.
The Manager should have a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related administrative field and/or several years’ experience or knowledge in cultural aspects and experience supervising a staff of 5-15.
If you are interested in the position of Manager of the NNATC please send your cover letter, resume, copies of certificates and a copy of your driver’s license no later than August 1, 2014 at 2pm to the attention of:
Theresa Thompson
NNATC Chairperson
1 Ronathahonni Lane
Akwesasne, Ontario
K6H 5R7
For a full job description or more information please call JoAnn Swamp at 613-932-9452.
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