Job Description

- Knowledge Sharing Coordinator

Position:

Knowledge Sharing Coordinator

Department:

Advocacy

Reports to:

Manager of Knowledge Mobilization

Location:

St. John's, NL

Summary

At First Light, learning is relational: rooted in story, experience, and community guidance.

As the Knowledge Sharing Coordinator, you support the development, coordination, and delivery of immersive learning experiences designed to deepen public understanding of Indigenous cultures, histories, rights, and contemporary realities. You help advance First Light's shift toward Experiential Learning by shaping program content, strengthening internal systems, and ensuring offerings remain culturally grounded, relationally accountable, and community-driven.

Working closely with the Manager of Knowledge Mobilization, you coordinate the flow of knowledge, processes, and planning needed to deliver high-quality learning experiences aligned with advocacy priorities and community-identified goals. You supervise the Knowledge Sharing Guide and the Experiential Learning Developer and collaborate with Elders, Knowledge Holders, and staff across First Light to support culturally safe and trauma-informed programming.

You also play a key role in the development of experiential programming at the Lunar Inn, helping ensure that learning experiences offered in the space are well-structured, culturally grounded, and aligned with its purpose as a site of cultural hospitality and Indigenous-led learning.

Who You Are & What You Carry

You understand that knowledge is carried through relationships. You lead with humility, presence, and a deep respect for Indigenous worldviews: creating environments where learning is experiential, safe, and meaningful.

You are:

Culturally humble: you embody respect, emotional intelligence, and relational accountability A relational leader: you build trusting partnerships rooted in reciprocity and community guidance A program thinker: you co-create content and learning structures informed by Indigenous worldviews Supportive and collaborative: you uplift staff, honour process, and navigate complexity with care A strong facilitator: you help create trauma-informed, culturally grounded learning environments

You bring:

Experience creating learning content guided by Indigenous knowledge Skills in supervision, mentorship, and team coordination A strong operational mindset to support systems, scheduling, planning, and evaluation Comfort facilitating learning experiences for diverse audiences Respect, reflection, and relational accountability in all aspects of coordination

What You'll Do

Program Coordination

Coordinate the design and delivery of experiential learning programs rooted in Indigenous worldviews Develop content, materials, and learning resources informed by Indigenous teachings and community priorities Build and maintain program infrastructure, including scheduling, participant intake, communications, and evaluation processes Prepare individuals and organizations for learning experiences through contextual and relational guidance Share community-informed insights clearly and accessibly with participants to support meaningful action

Relational Leadership

Collaborate with Elders, Knowledge Holders, community members, and staff to co-create learning experiences Support the application of cultural protocols and trauma-informed approaches Model relational accountability and help create culturally safe learning environments Ensure facilitation approaches remain culturally grounded and aligned with Indigenous values in Newfoundland and Labrador

Team Support

Provide day-to-day supervision, mentorship, and reflective practice support to direct reports Foster a collaborative team culture grounded in Indigenous values and community guidance Align facilitation practices and team contributions with organizational and community expectations

Lunar Inn Programming

Support the design and coordination of experiential learning programs delivered at the Lunar Inn Collaborate across departments to ensure learning sessions are well planned, culturally grounded, and logistically supported Help establish systems for scheduling, hospitality practices, and participant experience to support future operational roles

Skills, Experience, and Requirements

We recognize that knowledge comes through many pathways, including lived experience, cultural teachings, community care, and formal education.

You bring:

4+ years of experience in facilitation, public speaking, Indigenous education, or related fields Demonstrated experience in program development or curriculum design within Indigenous contexts Deep understanding of Indigenous cultures, worldviews, and community-guided learning practices Strong connection to Indigenous communities in Newfoundland and Labrador (lived experience highly valued) Strong administrative and coordination skills, with experience supervising or supporting teams Proficiency with Google Workspace and videoconferencing tools; willingness to learn new platforms Valid Class 5 driver's license and access to reliable transportation
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $68,000.00-$72,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Dental care On-site parking Paid time off RRSP match Vision care Wellness program Work from home
Work Location: In person