Program Manager of Youth Training and Education

Program Manager of Youth Training and Education

Organization

Location

Canada

Position Type

Full Time

Status

Open

Description

The Indigenous Screen Office is an independent national advocacy and funding organization serving First Nations, Inuit and Métis creators of screen content in Canada. The ISO’s mandate is to foster and support narrative sovereignty and cultural revitalization by increasing Indigenous storytelling on screens and promoting Indigenous values and participation across the sector.

The ISO is an exciting and growing organization with an Indigenous team currently located in Ontario, Quebec, British Columbia, Manitoba, and New Brunswick. ISO operates as a virtual office and applicants for this role can be based anywhere in Canada. ISO offers a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support employee wellbeing, financial security, and professional growth.

The Program Manager of Youth Training and Education is responsible for managing funding programs and initiatives that support Indigenous youth training and education programs within the Indigenous Screen Office’s (ISO) growing portfolio. The incumbent plays a key role in the development, implementation and continuous improvement of funding programs that align with the ISO’s mission to support and develop Indigenous screen storytellers by increasing representation of Indigenous peoples throughout the screen industries.

• Manage funding programs:
  Develop and implement policies, guidelines and processes to support the launch and ongoing administration of youth (under 35) training and education funding programs.
• Policy and Process Development: Develop and implement strategies that promote equitable access to funding, increase representation and encourage participation from Indigenous youth, communities, and organizations that align with ISO’s priorities.
• Community Engagement and Outreach: Build and maintain meaningful relationships with Indigenous youth, communities, organizations, educational institutions, and industry partners to strengthen engagement and expand opportunities for Indigenous Screen Storytellers.

• Lead the planning, implementation, administration and continuous improvement of funding programs, ensuring they align with ISO’s strategic priorities and program objectives.
• Review and evaluate funding applications, providing fair, transparent and evidence-based funding recommendations to the Director and ISO team.
• Monitor program performance and recommend improvements to enhance accessibility, effectiveness, participant experience and overall program impact.
• Develop and implement policies, procedures and safety requirements for organizations receiving ISO funding to deliver youth training and education initiatives.
• Collaborate with the Director and internal teams to develop, review and continuously improve funding policies, guidelines, and best practice, incorporating feedback from applicants, partners and stakeholders and responding to changes in the funding landscape.
• Develop and deliver community engagement initiatives, including dialogue sessions, workshops, information sessions, webinars, panels and community consultations to better understand the needs, challenges, and aspirations of Indigenous youth and the organizations that support them.
• Ensure a fair, transparent and merit-based assessment process for all funding applications, maintain consistency with ISO’s policies, values and funding criteria.
• Recruit train and support assessment panel members to ensure a consistent, equitable and culturally informed evaluation process.
• Provide strategic advice and recommendations to the Director of Funding and the CEO to support the development, enhancement and long-term sustainability of youth…