Job Description

Summer Position:

Volunteer Recruitment & Retention Trainee

Available for: Any person of Aboriginal Descent

Start Date: ASAP

End Date: August 14, 2025

Rate of Pay: $17.85 - $20.00 (depending on qualifications)

The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council is seeking an enthusiastic and energetic person of Aboriginal descent to serve as Volunteer Recruitment & Retention Trainee for the 2025 Tlu- piich Games. This position involves assisting with the recruiting, training, and scheduling a great team of volunteers for the 2025 games event. If you are Respectful, Personable, Assertive, Confident, and have some coordination experience and have been a volunteer, please apply!

Eligibility: Any person of Indigenous descent who is a full-time student, returning to full-time studies (high school or post-secondary) in the fall/winter of 2025/26.

Volunteer Recruitment & Retention Trainee Key Responsibilities and duties:

Assist the Tlu-piich Games Volunteer Coordinator in all aspects of games volunteer activities. Keep detailed records/database of volunteers' information and skills. Assist Interviewing recruited volunteers and recommend their match to appropriate games activity. Assist in providing functional direction to volunteers in the set-up and take-down after the games. Ensure each volunteer has a productive and rewarding experience at the games. Provide administrative support, including the recording of meeting minutes. Provide fundraising support to the Tlu-piich Games Coordinator as required.

Preferred Qualifications:

High school diploma/GED or currently in Grade 12 and graduating in 2025 plus a history of being involved in sports activities. Understanding and knowledge of the Tlu-piich Games would be an asset. Must be computer literate and able to communicate effectively, verbally, and through emails. Must be highly motivated, flexible, patient, and personable. Must be able and willing to be an effective member of a team. Possession of a Novice driver's license or class 5 driver's license and reliable transportation. Must be punctual, willing to work shift, weekends and long hours. Must be physical fit as the job will require heavy lifting.

Apply

by

1:00 pm, July 25, 2025, by sending your cover letter, resume and three references to:

Human Resource Manager, by: email:

apply@nuuchahnulth.org

or Fax: 250.724.1907 or drop your application off at the main NTC office located at 5001 Mission Road.

(We regret that we will only respond to those applicants chosen for an interview. We thank all applicants for the interest. Pursuant to Section 16(1) of the Canadian Human Rights Act, preference will be given to aboriginal candidates who have a working knowledge of Nuu-chah-nulth culture, language, and community family events).

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 1 month

Pay: $17.85-$20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Schedule:

Monday to Friday Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-07-25