Job Description

- Relational Connections Coordinator

Position:

Relational Connections Coordinator

Department:

Advocacy

Reports to:

Manager of Knowledge Mobilization

Location:

St. John's, NL

Summary

At First Light, relationships guide our advocacy, growing through connection with community, a spirit of reciprocity, and the collective responsibility we carry together.

As the Relational Connections Coordinator, you support the alignment and coordination of grassroots engagement and municipal reconciliation work within the Advocacy Department. While the Manager of Knowledge Mobilization provides strategic direction across research, policy, and systems-change efforts, you ensure the day-to-day flow of information, relationships, and commitments moves clearly and coherently through the team.

This role strengthens how insights from community members, Elders, Knowledge Holders, and local partners support First Light's broader systems-change goals. You help braid community perspectives into advocacy, ensuring that engagement efforts are culturally grounded, relationally accountable, and aligned with organizational priorities.

Working collaboratively across the Advocacy Team and other departments, you help ensure that community and municipal initiatives remain connected, coordinated, and grounded in shared purpose.

Who You Are & What You Carry

You understand that meaningful advocacy grows from relationships. You lead with clarity, care, and cultural humility, helping create an environment where collaboration thrives and work is guided by Indigenous values.

You are:

Relational and community-oriented: you build trust through accountability, respect, and reciprocity Organized and systems-minded: you can see connections across projects and keep workflows clear A grounding presence: you help staff remain focused, aligned, and supported in dynamic environments A strong communicator: you translate complex information into clear summaries, guidance, and updates Culturally grounded: you uphold Indigenous values and relational accountability in all coordination practices

You bring:

Coordination skills that support clear processes and smooth information flow Strong relationship-building abilities across internal teams and external partners Leadership and mentorship grounded in lateral kindness and shared responsibility Systems-thinking that supports coherent, aligned advocacy work Humility, curiosity, and respect in all interactions

What You'll Do

Team Leadership & Development

Provide day-to-day supervision, mentorship, and planning support to assigned Liaisons Set clear priorities, workflows, and expectations that align with departmental goals Conduct regular check-ins and support professional learning and reflective practice Foster a supportive team environment grounded in Indigenous values and relational accountability Triage daily challenges and elevate complex issues to the Manager of Knowledge Mobilization when needed

Coordination & Knowledge Flow

Track progress across projects to ensure clarity, continuity, and timely follow-through Synthesize updates from Liaisons into clear briefings and status reports Maintain organized systems for documenting meetings, engagements, decisions, and action items Help connect community and municipal insights to internal planning and advocacy processes Strengthen communication pathways across the Advocacy Team and broader organization

Support for Community & Municipal Engagement

Provide occasional support at community engagement activities and municipal reconciliation initiatives Prepare staff and partners for meetings, gatherings, and collaborative activities Ensure municipal reconciliation work remains informed by community perspectives and aligned with advocacy goals Support direct reports in building and maintaining relationships with Elders, Knowledge Holders, community members, and municipal partners

Cross-Team Collaboration & Internal Alignment

Work closely with the Manager of Knowledge Mobilization to align workflows with research and policy priorities Collaborate with other staff to support internal communication and coordinated action Contribute to departmental planning, reflection, and evaluation practices Assist with scheduling, documentation, and administrative coordination for shared initiatives

Skills, Experience, and Requirements

We recognize that knowledge comes from lived experience, cultural teachings, community care, and formal training.

To be successful in this role, you bring:

4+ years' experience in community engagement, Indigenous advocacy, intergovernmental relations, or similar fields Experience supervising or coordinating staff in community-focused or multi-partner environments Strong organizational and administrative skills with the ability to manage multiple timelines Deep understanding of Indigenous cultures, histories, and relational practices--particularly in Newfoundland and Labrador Strong written and verbal communication skills, including information synthesis and briefing preparation Ability to build trusting relationships with diverse partners and collaborate across teams Comfort navigating dynamic, relationally complex work environments Proficiency with Google Workspace and virtual meeting tools; Salesforce experience an asset Lived experience, cultural knowledge, and traditional teachings are highly valued and may be considered in place of formal education
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00-$70,000.00 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