Indigenous Narratives Supervisor Job Listing at City of Edmonton in Edmonton, AB (Job ID 52101)

Description

Are you passionate about the history of Edmonton and Western Canada? Do you love to facilitate memory making experiences? Does the thought of being a leader make you excited? Is it important to you to share Indigenous histories and cultures in a meaningful way?

In this challenging and exciting role, you will be a part of the Core Program team at Fort Edmonton Park. Our team works collaboratively to provide both authentic and unique experiences to our guests. You'll use your skills to help develop, supervise and lead a team of Indigenous People Interpreters to deliver historical and cultural programming.  Giving voice to Indigenous peoples' histories and stories from the past which brings Edmonton's rich history to life as told by Indigenous People themselves.

What will you do?

• Recruit, train, schedule, supervise, and evaluate Historical Interpretation staff and volunteer
  
• Work with Indigenous Interpreters on site to support their work in engaging and teaching the public about Indigenous histories, cultures, and traditional skills
  
• Assist with the research and development of new stories and activities for the historical interpretive programs and special event activities for your assigned area. Oversee their implementation and evaluate their success
  
• Complete administrative tasks related to the interpretation program including scheduling staff, submitting timesheets, writing program reports, and collecting statistical information
  
• Work as part of a team in training staff and peers in best practices related to museum interpretation of Indigenous narratives and supervising Indigenous staff
  
• Assist with supply maintenance and procurement
  
• Lead or assist with regular staff meetings for your assigned program area during the public operating season
  
• Provide assistance and direction to staff, volunteers, and visitors while acting as on-site supervisor
  
• Respond to visitor concerns, first aid emergencies, inquiries, etc. as needed
  
• Coordinate and implement special projects as needed  
  
• Participate in outreach and community-building activities with Indigenous communities and groups in the Edmonton area
  
• Work with the Indigenous Relations unit as they collaborate with Indigenous communities and FEMCos MOU partners in the Confederacy of Treaty Six First Nations and the Metis Nation of Alberta
  
• Collaborate on special interpretive activations, such as rentals and outreach offerings as needed
  
• Perform other duties as required

To see our Indigenous Peoples' Interpreters in action and hear them talk about their job, visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQl0_QBlBQw