Native American and Indigenous Studies Association (NAISA) – Job Opportunity

Description:

About us:

The Office of Indigenous Initiatives supports and guides the U of T community as it continues to work towards reconciliation. Efforts are directed towards listening, coordinating, advising, and collaborating with academic and non-academic communities in addressing the Calls to Action. The Office intersects with areas such as teaching and learning, student experience, Faculty and staff recruitment and engagement, and community-based research. The Office also conducts a regular environmental scan, produces a report to establish the impact and progress of Indigenous Initiatives on campus, and manages the activities of the Council of Indigenous Initiatives.

Your opportunity:

The Office is seeking a Native American and Indigenous Studies Association (NAISA) Conference Coordinator. The (NAISA) is an interdisciplinary, international membership-based organization, comprised of scholars working in the fields of Native American and Indigenous Studies. NAISA hosts an annual meeting that welcomes faculty and students in colleges, universities, and tribal colleges; community-based scholars and Elders; and independent professionals working in the field.

The NAISA Conference Coordinator works in consultation with both a core conference planning team and larger host committee to coordinate and facilitate components of the 2023 conference focusing on the management of artist commissions, the development of community relationships and inclusion of community members in the meeting program, and the cultural and artistic expressions that will infuse the meeting.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating the schedule for program and event calendars
• Analyzing client needs and making recommendations on event logistics and options
• Determining logistical details and activities for events and/or programming
• Liaising with clients and vendors to resolve minor complaints and address issues
• Conducting post-event evaluation, analysis and recommendations for changes
• Fostering cooperative working relationships with a wide variety of internal and external contacts
• Drafting internal and external communications
• Maintaining information on digital platforms

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
• Minimum three years of recent and related experience in planning and executing logistics for Indigenous-focused events, preferably in a postsecondary education environment.
• Experience in and extensive knowledge and understanding of the cultures and histories of the Indigenous communities in and around Toronto.
• Experience collaborating and working with the Tkaronto Indigenous artistic community.
• Experience updating event and promotional materials.
• Excellent written and verbal communications.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Intermediate skills with WordPress, Drupal, or other similar content management systems.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Assets (Nonessential):

• Knowledge of NAISA.

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Approachable
• Diplomatic
• Resilient
• Resourceful
• Team player

NOTE: This is a part-time (50% FTE) term position ending May 2023.

Closing Date: 09/07/2022, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget – Term
Schedule: Part-Time NOTE: This is a part-time (50% FTE) term position ending May 2023.
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 09 — $60,006 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $76,739. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: People Strategy, Equity & Culture
Recruiter: Blythe Campbell

Lived Experience Statement
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.