Job Title: Programs Coordinator
Status: Full-time, 35 hours, 4 days per week
Reporting to: Naomi Sarazin, Executive Director

About Pow Wow Pitch

Pow Wow Pitch is a not-for-profit organization supporting and funding early-stage Indigenous entrepreneurs across Turtle Island. Purpose-built to empower Indigenous entrepreneurs so they can thrive in the world, feeling supported, safe, and encouraged to develop their ideas and build businesses that create a positive cycle of growth. Through resources and mentorship, we empower Indigenous entrepreneurs to build businesses while amplifying their stories to inspire future generations and foster a more inclusive world.

Role Summary

We are seeking a highly organized, community-minded professional to help coordinate and run a range of key online and in-person initiatives, notably: the Indigenous Pitch Competitions, the Indigenous Entrepreneur Awards, the Pow Wow Pitch Box Program, the Indigenous Startup Program, and Pow Wow Market.

On a day-to-day basis, the role involves:

• Facilitating collaboration with community, business, and corporate partners to successfully deliver Pow Wow Pitch programming;
• Coordinating entrepreneur applications for the virtual and in-person Pitch Competitions, and managing the attendance for all in-person and online events;
• Overseeing the selection process of award recipients from nomination and application to final selection; collaborating with nominees of the Indigenous Entrepreneur Awards, and partners who serve on the selection committee;
• Managing the Pow Wow Pitch Box Program, including reviewing applications from interested entrepreneurs, onboarding selected vendors, coordinating the distribution of the boxes to our partners, and handling all shipping;
• Overseeing the application and review process for the virtual Pitch Competition program, coordinating logistics, and facilitating smooth event operations by engaging with entrepreneurs and partners;
• Serving as the primary point of contact, fostering strong public relations with participants, partners, and stakeholders;
• Collaborating with the Pow Wow Pitch team on external communications, including drafting written correspondence and contributing to partner, grant, and annual reports; and
• Ensuring projects stay on schedule by working closely with the Pow Wow Pitch team, coordinating key deadlines, and driving progress toward critical milestones.

Work Location

• Most day-to-day work can be performed remotely. However, some in-person work is required, including:
  • Travel to Pow Wows across Canada ~ 6 to 10 times/year; and
  • In-person meetings in the Ottawa region every quarter.
• Given that our headquarters is in Ottawa, our preference is that you reside within a 2-hour drive from the Nation’s Capital, which encompasses communities ranging from Montreal to Belleville, Deep River to Maniwaki. However, this position is open to candidates who live in other locations.

Experience and Competencies

The successful candidate will ideally be able to demonstrate the following relevant experience and competencies. However, we are open to candidates who have nontraditional backgrounds and have developed these competencies through a combination of education and work/life experience.

• 2 to 5 years of experience in a planning and coordination role;
• Proven communication experience in English, both verbal and written;
• Demonstrated ability to work on a team and with key stakeholders (for example, partners, Indigenous entrepreneurs, and third-party organizations), always bringing clarity and enthusiasm to your work;
• Proven experience using the Google Suite of applications and supporting the implementation of a CRM;
• Knowledge of e-commerce platforms like Shopify is considered an asset;
• Attention to detail and excellent time management are essential given the many stakeholders and program deadlines to manage; and
• Cultural awareness, understanding and sensitivity are essential given the nature and importance of the work within Indigenous communities.

We strongly encourage applications from First Nations, Inuit and Métis individuals. Preference will be given to Indigenous applications as per section 16(1) of the Canadian Human Right Act. Applicants are asked to self-identify in their application.

Opportunities and Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits, including extended healthcare, dental, and more.
• Compressed, 4-day workweek with the flexibility to work primarily from a remote location, with some in-person work required at events, powwows, and in-person meetings.
• Paid annual leave.
• Annual holistic and well-being offering.
• Opportunity for skills and career development.

Salary Range: $60,000 to $68,000 per annum based on experience.

To apply, submit your cover letter and resume by email to hello@powwowpitch.org. Applications will be accepted until Friday, February 21, 2025. Only successful candidates will be contacted.