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Description

The NCIAF Capacity Development Team is looking for a Summer Student  Capacity Development Associate to support the National Indigenous Agriculture Programs, which fosters youth and adult education, training, and skills development in Indigenous agriculture and food systems. This position provides an opportunity to gain experience in curriculum development, event coordination, and community engagement.

Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in the development and delivery of curriculum, training materials, toolkits, and resources for Indigenous communities and entrepreneurs.
- Support the planning and coordination of educational events, including logistics and outreach.
- Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of programs through data collection and analysis.
- Contribute to creating promotional materials and social media content for capacity development initiatives.
- Provide administrative support and grant writing/research support.


Skills and Qualifications:
- Enrolled in a post-secondary education program in education, Indigenous studies, agriculture, or business administration.
- A strong self-starter passionate about supporting Indigenous communities, Peoples and rights holders to land journey to self-sufficiency.
- A team player, with a positive attitude and strong organizational skills, who can effectively work in a collaborative, agile work environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Experience or knowledge related to Indigenous communities is an asset.


For more information on the NCIAF, please visit www.nciaf.ca.