Community Engagement Coordinator

Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke – Kanien’kehá:ka Rights and Research Office

City

Kahnawake

Job description

📌 Job Title:

Community Engagement Coordinator – Kanien’kehá:ka Rights and Research (KRR)

🎯 Job Overview:

Reporting to the General Manager of KRR and the Director of the Public Relations Unit, the Community Engagement Coordinator is responsible for developing and implementing community engagement strategies for the KRR. This includes building systems to inform and involve the community in the work and priorities of the KRR office.

✅ Responsibilities:

Develop community engagement strategies for KRR

Research engagement strategies within MCK and other communities.
Create guiding principles aligned with the MCK Community Engagement Policy.
Coordinate KRR’s communication strategy related to when, how, and what is shared with the community.
Develop systems and tools for engagement and communication.
Collaborate with KRR management and portfolio holders for approvals.

Coordinate and manage engagement activities

Serve as the primary point of contact for engagement activities.
Plan and carry out engagement sessions with various groups and the general public.
Create and distribute communication materials to encourage community participation.
Gather and report community feedback to inform KRR’s priorities and projects.

Analyze and report on engagement results

Maintain organized data records of feedback received.
Report key insights to all stakeholders and internal KRR teams.
Evaluate tools and methods, recommending improvements.
Collaborate with PR specialists for public-facing materials.
Integrate community feedback into KRR strategies and advocate for culturally grounded rights protection in public forums.

💰 Salary:

To be determined according to MCK pay scale and policies
📈 Includes benefits and pension plan

🕒 Work Conditions:

Schedule: Full-time, 5-day workweek
Environment: Office setting
Extras: Occasional travel and overtime required
Stress Level: Moderate productivity pressure

Required experience and qualifications

⭐ Qualifications:

Education & Experience:

Option 1: Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Political Science, or related field + 1 year of relevant experience
Option 2: DEC in relevant field + 3 years of experience
Option 3: High School Diploma + 5 years of experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Understanding of community services and internal dynamics of Kahnawà:ke
Excellent written and verbal communication
Experience in strategic and communication planning
Creativity, strong organization, and tech literacy (MS Office, graphic design tools)
Strong public speaking and analytical skills
Interest in environmental and traditional knowledge-based initiatives
Ability to work independently and with discretion
Willingness to learn Kanien’kéha (required)
Ability to communicate in Kanien’kéha and French (an asset)

📩 How to Apply:

📅 Job Description Date: July 2025
🖥️ Please refer to the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke Human Resources Unit or the official MCK job portal for current application instructions.