Job Description

Employment Opportunity:

Events Coordinator

Location:

Halifax, NS

Salary Range:

$60,000-70,000 annual salary (based off qualifications and experience)

Employment Term:

November 2025-March 31, 2026 (possibility of renewal) Full-time hours, 35 hours per week, with some evening and weekend work.

Reports To:

Associate Executive Director

General Description:

The Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre is centrally located in the urban Indigenous community of Halifax/Kjipuktuk and is looking for

One (1) Events Coordinator.

We are looking for an individual with a passion for Mi'kmaq culture, tradition, and language that can work with Elders, community members, staff and external organizations to bring cultural events and event coordination to life. The Events Coordinator plays a key part in preserving and promoting Indigenous culture through the design and coordination of events that connect with community members and partners alike.

Key Responsibilities:

Coordinate logistics for a wide range of events including [conferences, trade shows, fundraisers, workshops, etc.] Assist with event planning from inception through post-event analysis Communicate with vendors, venues, and suppliers to ensure timely execution Maintain and manage event budgets and timelines Handle registration, guest lists, and RSVPs using event management software Support on-site event execution including setup, teardown, and troubleshooting Collaborate with various departments and community partners for event promotion Gather feedback and assist in post-event reporting Ensure events comply with health and safety standards and other regulations Oversee and manage annual budget Ensure accurate and up to date entries within the MNFC internal database May perform other related duties as required

Qualifications & Experience;

Knowledge and lived experience of Indigenous culture, ceremonies, and traditional practices. Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Marketing, Communications or related field or equivalent experience Experience organizing community-based events and programming. Experience managing a budget Excellent communicator, both spoken and written Strong organizational and time-management skills Creative problem solver with a keen attention to detail Thrives working both independently and collaboratively; Takes initiative and can adapt events to meet the unique needs of a variety of MNFC programs and services. Dependable and consistently works to uphold MNFC ethics and standards

This position is designated for those with indigenous ancestry, please self identify*

Application Deadline: October 3, 2025 at 4:00pm

Submit Resume & Cover Letter to: https://mnfc.applytojobs.ca

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel working within this job title.

The Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all fair employment practices & laws. We are committed to providing a workplace free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, and prohibit the same against employees; applicants; or other covered persons by co-workers; supervisors; managers; or third parties based on a person's race; color; religion; creed; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity; national origin; ancestry; age; veterans status; disability; unrelated to job requirements; ethnicity; genetic information; military service; political affiliation; marital status and pregnancy; or other protected status.

Qualified Indigenous applicants will be given priority in accordance with the Aboriginal Employment Preference Policy of the Canadian Human Rights Commission. The Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre (MNFC) reserves the right to refuse all applications for employment. The MNFC will not assume any expenses related to this or any job application process included and not limited to travel, relocation, and application development.

*Only those applicants who are screened in for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance Paid time off Vision care
Application question(s):

This is a designated position for those with Indigenous ancestry. Do you self-identify as Indigenous? Since this position is designated for those of indigenous ancestry, can you share a little bit about your connection to community?
Work Location: In person