Partnerships Coordintor (Non-Profit)

Partnerships Coordinator

Position Name: Partnerships Coordinator

Nature: Full-Time Employee

Reports to: Partnerships Manager

Location: Canada / Remote

Rate: CAD 28 per hour

Hours: Full-time 40 hours per week (must be able to work between the hours of 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST)

Post Date: October 2 2025

End Date: October 16 2026

The Indigenous Friends Association (IFA) is a dynamic and innovative not-for-profit organization dedicated to empowering Indigenous communities through the integration of technology education and cultural preservation. Established with a vision to bridge the digital divide and foster digital literacy among Indigenous peoples IFA has rapidly grown into a leading force in advocating for digital inclusion and cultural resilience.

At its core IFA is committed to creating and nurturing spaces where Indigenous knowledge languages and traditions are celebrated and interwoven with modern technological advancements. This unique approach not only enhances access to digital tools and resources but also ensures that these advancements are aligned with the values and needs of Indigenous communities.

IFAs work encompasses a wide range of programs and initiatives each designed to address specific challenges faced by Indigenous peoples in the digital era. From the IndigiTECH and IndigiTAL programs which focus on equipping Indigenous youth with critical tech skills and digital literacy to the development of culturally relevant educational content IFA is at the forefront of creating meaningful and sustainable change.

Working at IFA means being part of a passionate team that values collaboration innovation and respect for cultural diversity. Employees are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work contributing to a rich tapestry of perspectives and experiences that drive the organizations mission forward.

The Partnerships Coordinator plays a key supportive role within IFAs Partnerships Team. Working alongside the Partnerships Manager the Coordinator helps to build and maintain respectful relationships with external partners and employers to support internship and employment opportunities that are meaningful for Indigenous learners.

A central focus of this role is understanding the unique needs of Indigenous (First Nations Métis Inuit) learners and offering culturally appropriate care and support through every stage of their career development journey. This includes helping prepare mentees for internships ensuring employer engagements reflect safe and inclusive practices and supporting internal data tracking and communication.

This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented grounded in Indigenous values and passionate about creating inclusive pathways into tech and digital careers.

Opportunity Creation: Support the Partnerships Manager who leads outreach and employer engagement to identify internships employment and continuing education opportunities for Indigenous learners. Engage directly with mentees to understand their goals and strengths matching them to suitable opportunities. Contribute to securing 70 internships annually to meet the needs of Indigenous communities across Canada.

Building and Maintaining Relationships: Support the Partnerships Manager in building and maintaining partnerships with employers committed to hiring Indigenous talent while ensuring alignment with IFAs values. Facilitate MOUs manage disputes and implement feedback mechanisms to improve partnership effectiveness and monitor impacts on mentees and communities.

Participant/Mentee Support: Facilitate employer info sessions and deliver career development supports including one-on-one sessions and interview preparation. Share relevant job search resources with learners and provide tailored skill-building opportunities in collaboration with partners. Ensure all supports are culturally safe responsive and respectful of Indigenous values and diverse experiences.

Administrative Support/Tasks: Oversee tracking of key performance indicators (KPIs) and maintaining accurate records to ensure alignment with organizational objectives while honoring Indigenous communities. Update and manage the CRM system for effective communication and follow-up with partnership relationships. Frequently engage and communicate with IFA staff and program learners/mentees through IFA utilized online platforms and applications. Promote and support knowledge exchange and information sharing amongst IFA networks.

Event Representation: Represent IFA at various events both in-person and online when needed. Advocate for IFA while ensuring cultural sensitivity and respect in all engagements.

Collaboration: Work closely with the Partnerships Manager and other teams including Education Community Engagement and Mentorship to ensure a cohesive approach to program implementation and support.

Reconciliation Guidance: Collaborate with the Community Engagement Team to provide actionable guidance to companies on integrating reconciliation practices that reflect Indigenous values particularly focusing on Call to Action 92 from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.

Professional Development: IFA is committed to fostering the professional growth of its employees. The Partnerships Coordinator will have access to ongoing training and development opportunities related to Indigenous community engagement partnership management and cultural competency supporting both personal and professional growth within the role.

• Demonstrated knowledge of and connection to Indigenous (First Nations Métis Inuit) communities cultures governance and values.
• Experience in outreach partnership-building or community engagement preferably within Indigenous contexts.
• Experience supporting Indigenous learners or job seekers is a strong asset.
• Strong facilitation and communication skills including comfort presenting and writing for diverse audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with care integrity and adaptability.
• Familiarity with CRM systems and digital collaboration tools (e.g. Google Workspace Zoom Slack).
• Comfortable working in a remote team environment.
• Education: Post-secondary diploma or degree in Business Administration Marketing Human Resources or a related field is preferred. Equivalent experience in Indigenous community engagement outreach or program coordination will also be considered.

Indigenous (First Nation Métis or Inuit) candidates are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to self-identify in their covering letter.

The Indigenous Friends Association (IFA) is committed to protecting your privacy and managing personal information in a manner that is respectful secure transparent and consistent with our organizational values of respect reciprocity accountability and relational responsibility.

As an Indigenous-led organization IFA recognizes the importance of Indigenous data sovereignty and is committed to the respectful stewardship of information relating to Indigenous Peoples communities and participants. We strive to ensure that personal information is collected used retained shared and disposed of in ways that honour Indigenous values while complying with applicable Canadian privacy legislation.

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