PROGRAM COORDINATOR for the X̱AAYDA KIL MENTOR APPRENTICE PROGRAM

JOB POSTING – PROGRAM COORDINATOR for the 

X̱AAYDA KIL MENTOR APPRENTICE PROGRAM 

(Haida language programming, Skidegate dialect) 

The Haida Gwaii Museum is looking for a full-time employee in HlGaagilda to work 

minimum 30hrs – maximum 40 hrs per week at $34-$40/hr (depending on experience) 

as the Program Coordinator for the X̱aayda Kil Mentor Apprentice Program (X̱KMAP), 

focussed on X̱aayda kil in HlGaagilda. 

Term: 1 year (with possibility of extension) 

Start date: July or September 1, 2026 

Position duties 

The Program Coordinator: 

• reports to the X̱KMAP Program Lead. 

• plays an important role to bring the Xaayda Kil community together by managing 

logistics 

• spends some work time learning X̱aayda kil (orthography, reading, writing and 

eventually, pronunciation), under direction of the Program Lead. 

• coordinates meetings (X̱KMAP Committee monthly meetings, others as needed). 

• supports language planning and the creation of a Community Language 

Revitalization Plan. 

• organizes and coordinates language learning events in the community (in person 

and online courses, in person workshops). 

• organizes and coordinates guest speakers (organizes logistics: advertises, 

coordinates travel and accommodation for guests, organizes catering). 

• Supports the strengthening of the X̱aayda kil community by: 

o creating newsletters and other outreach materials 

o building and maintaining relationships with other language entities (SHIP, 

X̱aayda Kil Language Nest, X̱aad Kil Née) as well as CHN, SBC, SD50, etc. 

o bringing together Xaayda Kil language teachers to encourage sharing and 

learning together 

• is provided a work computer, can work from home or in shared workspace at 

HGM 

Skills needed 

The Program Coordinator: 

• has some experience with the Haida language, wants to learn X̱aayda Kil and help 

others learn and speak it too! • is highly respectful, has a keen learner mentality and enjoys collaborating with 

others. 

• is highly organized, and able to handle responsibility. 

• enjoys working with others and likes working in person with others to coordinate 

great events (language workshops, community events). 

• lives in HlGaagilda (Skidegate) or Daajing Giids. 

• can manage budgets, draw up and keep track of invoices for payment, coordinate 

with a bookkeeper and fundraiser. 

• has office skills: spreadsheet organizing, invoicing, budgeting. 

• has experience managing projects. 

• has excellent communication skills for face-to-face meetings, social media, email 

and phone, and keeping everyone included and updated. 

To Apply: Please send a letter of intent and resume to the X̱aayda Kil Mentor Apprentice 

Program at xkmap@haidagwaiimuseum.ca