Job opportunity: Haida Gwaii Museum

PROGRAM COORDINATOR for the X̱AAYDA KIL MENTOR APPRENTICE PROGRAM
(Haida language programming, Skidegate dialect)

The Haida Gwaii Museum is looking for a full-time employee in HlGaagilda to work minimum 30hrs – maximum 40 hrs per week at $34-$40/hr (depending on experience) as the Program Coordinator for the X̱aayda Kil Mentor Apprentice Program (X̱KMAP), focussed on X̱aayda kil in HlGaagilda.

Term: 1 year (with possibility of extension)
Start date: July or September 1, 2026

Position duties
The Program Coordinator:

• reports to the X̱KMAP Program Lead.

• plays an important role to bring the Xaayda Kil community together by managing logistics

• spends some work time learning X̱aayda kil (orthography, reading, writing and eventually, pronunciation), under direction of the Program Lead.

• coordinates meetings (X̱KMAP Committee monthly meetings, others as needed).

• supports language planning and the creation of a Community Language Revitalization Plan.

• organizes and coordinates language learning events in the community (in person and online courses, in person workshops).

• organizes and coordinates guest speakers (organizes logistics: advertises, coordinates travel and accommodation for guests, organizes catering).

• Supports the strengthening of the X̱aayda kil community by:

• creating newsletters and other outreach materials

• building and maintaining relationships with other language entities (SHIP, X̱aayda Kil Language Nest, X̱aad Kil Née) as well as CHN, SBC, SD50, etc.

bringing together Xaayda Kil language teachers to encourage sharing and learning together

Skills needed
The Program Coordinator:

• has some experience with the Haida language, wants to learn X̱aayda Kil and help others learn and speak it too!

• is highly respectful, has a keen learner mentality and enjoys collaborating with others. Xaayda Kil Mentor Apprentice Program

• is highly organized, and able to handle responsibility. HAIDA GWAII MUSEUM AT KAY LLNAGAAY

• enjoys working with others and likes working in person with others to coordinate great events (language workshops, community events).

• lives in HlGaagilda (Skidegate) or Daajing Giids.

• can manage budgets, draw up and keep track of invoices for payment, coordinate with a bookkeeper and fundraiser.

• has office skills: spreadsheet organizing, invoicing, budgeting.

• has experience managing projects.

• has excellent communication skills for face-to-face meetings, social media, email and phone, and keeping everyone included and updated.

To Apply: Please send a letter of intent and resume to the X̱aayda Kil Mentor Apprentice Program at xkmap@haidagwaiimuseum.ca