01/19/2024
We are hiring!! Reporting to the National Aboriginal Hockey Championships 2024 Society (“Society”), the Event Assistant is responsible for various tasks related to the planning and ex*****on of the 2024 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships (“2024 NAHC”), as directed, to ensure the successful hosting of the event.
The Aboriginal Sport Circle established the National Aboriginal Hockey Championships (NAHC) in 2002 to serve as the premier competition for young Indigenous hockey players. From May 5 – 11, 2024, 16 teams of more than 500 athletes and 100 coaches, plus officials, dignitaries, and spectators, will be travelling to Grande Prairie for the 2024 NAHC. An exciting blend of sport and culture, this event provides a forum for elite Bantam/Midget Aged Indigenous youth to not only compete for sport glory, but to also come together in ceremony and comraderies. Many players, both female and male have gone on to notable careers in hockey and sport. Grande Prairie will be the first ever Alberta community to host the National Aboriginal Hockey Championships.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Serve on the Board as a non-voting member.
• Liaise with Aboriginal Sport Circle, Indigenous Sport Council of Alberta, and other community partners as required.
• Collaborate with Indigenous leaders, Indigenous Education Liaisons, and community members to ensure cultural experiences are authentic, respectful, and educational.
• Creation of website and social media content for various platforms.
• Cultural programming and planning for the Opening & Closing Ceremonies, Athlete & Coaches Entertainment Night, Smudge Tent, Indigenous Vendor Alley, and other community events.
• Assist with planning of operational elements of the event, such as accommodations, transportation, security, and merchandise.
• Opportunity to learn from and shadow members of the Aboriginal Sport Circle Hockey Committee.
• Volunteer engagement.
• Opportunity to assist with the ex*****on of the 2024 Alberta Winter Games from February 16 – 19, 2024.
Specific Requirements:
• Proof of Indigenous ancestry (please attach with application)
• Class 5 driver’s license
• Must be available to start immediately and work the event from May 4 – 12, 2024.
• Have an interest or passion for event management and sport
• One year of administrative experience
• Competency in Microsoft Office programs
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and manage multiple conflicting priorities
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
Compensation:
This is a term position as an employee or as a contractor that ends on or before May 31, 2024. Compensation will be negotiated with the successful candidate and will be based on their ability to fulfil the requirements and obligations of this position.
To explore this exciting opportunity please submit a resume with cover letter to the Society at: [email protected]
All applications must be received by January 26, 2024 to be considered and only candidates selected for interviews will be notified.