Consulting Contract

Position: Consultant - Indigenous Educator
Organization: Voices of Future Generations Children's Initiative
Location: Remote, with occasional in-person activities

Hours: Up to 15 hours per week (flexible)
Duration: 12-month Project

Overview:

The Voices of Future Generations Children’s Initiative is seeking a passionate and dedicated Indigenous educator to support a creative writing contest aimed at Indigenous children across Canada. We are looking for an individual with significant connections to educators and/or organizations serving Indigenous children and youth to help with outreach and engagement.

Responsibilities:

• Outreach and Engagement: Promote the contest to Indigenous children, families, and educators, aiming to generate a robust number of submissions.
• Relationship Building: Develop and maintain partnerships with schools, organizations, and community groups that work with Indigenous children and youth.
• Resource Development: Assist in creating culturally relevant educational resources, such as documents, videos, and online workshops, to guide children through the submission process.
• Event Support: Assist in creating culturally relevant educational resources, such as documents, videos, and online workshops, to guide children through the submission process.
• Additional Project Activities: Assist with various project-related tasks as needed to ensure successful implementation.

Qualifications:

• Preference will be given to candidates who identify as First Nations, Métis or Inuit.
• Strong background in education or significant connections with educators across Canada.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience working with Indigenous communities, Indigenous children and youth is highly desirable.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote setting.

Applicants should send their resume and statement of interest to ela.martinez@vofg.org, cc odtlara@vofg.org with the name of the position in the subject line.

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