Internship

Description

The internship will have several different responsibilities over the course of their contract, tooffer as wide a range of experience as possible.

Some of these responsibilities include :

A. Games Management The internship will be used as a support staff position to helpdeliver Team NT to the 2027 North American Indigenous Games in Calgary, AB.

B. Event Management The Intern will work alongside the Events Manager in organizing,planning, and delivering all ASCNWT key events.

C. Leadership Development Work alongside the Leadership Development Coordinator tohelp plan and navigate the Aboriginal Coaching Modules and the leadership workshops.

D. Governance The Intern will work alongside the Executive Director to help with thegovernance of the organization.

E. Other Programs The Intern will support other work areas of ASCNWT as needed.

Successful applicant must be of Indigenous descent.

Responsibilities

A. North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) Management Host Society

• Work alongside Chef de Mission to liaise between host society and TerritorialSport Organizations (TSO).
• Work with Host Society to share Team NT concerns and questions to helpdeliver a successful games.
• Attend Host Society mission meetings prior to games.

Territorial Sport Organizations Partnership

• Establish a relationship with TSO taking part in the NAIG
• Be a point of contact for TSO to answer questions regarding NAIG.
• Develop and share all NAIG related news to TSO.
• Administration of selection funding to TSO.
• Help TSO where necessary in selection and preparation for the games.

Mission Staff

• Help with the promotion and selection of Team NT Mission Staff.
• Work with Mission Staff to establish a relationship with TSO.
• Help prepare Mission Staff for their volunteer role at the games.

Team NT Gear

Work with Chef de Mission and Mission Staff to coordinate distribution ofclothing to Team NWT participants.

Travel

• Work with vendor to plan Team NT travel to games.
• Work with Chef and Mission Staff to manage Team NT participants’ travel toand from the Games.

B. ASCNWT Program Assistance

Event Management

• Logistical coordination of ASCNWT events including flights, accommodation,venue booking etc.
• Develop promotional material.
• Coordinate registration processes for all events.
• Public speaking during events.
• Coordination of equipment and material for all events.

Leadership Development

• Logistical coordination of ASCNWT workshops and leadership developmentopportunities including flights, accommodation, venue booking etc.
• Develop promotional material for ASCNWT workshops.
• Work with instructors to facilitate workshop effectively.
• Build a positive relationship with coaches and volunteers across the NT.
• Work with communities and schools to identify courses needed or potentialindividuals to take part in workshops.

Governance

• Logistical coordination of ASCNWT board meetings including flights,accommodation, venue booking, etc.
• Research and development of new and existing ASCNWT policies.
• Policy writing.
• Research of best practices across the sector and help ASCNWT implementnew practices for the benefit of our membership.

Qualifications

A. Education

• Preference given to candidates with post-secondary diploma or degree in sport andrecreation, business, event management, Indigenous studies, communications, or arelated field.
• Internship is designed to be an opportunity for recent graduates to gain workexperience.

B. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of community cultures, traditions, and history
• Knowledge of the political landscape of the communities in the NWT.
• Knowledge / experience of event planning.
• Knowledge / experience working in or with remote communities
• Ability to strategically plan for future growth.
• Ability and experience speaking to and facilitating large groups.
• Knowledge / experience of social media, website management and creatingelectronic publications.

C. Proficiency and use of computers for :

• Microsoft Office (Excel, Power Point, Word)
• Email
• Internet
• Social Media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter)
• Experience with Illustration programs are considered an asset

D. Additional Requirements

• Satisfactory criminal records check, and vulnerable sector check required.
• Extensive travel may be required to deliver certain ASCNWT programs.
• Successful applicant must be of Indigenous descent.
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