Job Opportunities
Program Manager
Sweyaajmodaa ‘Let’s Share the Stories’: Mobilizing the Ojibwe Cultural Foundation’s Audio/ Visual Recordings
The Ojibwe Cultural Foundation is excited to facilitate the Sweyaajmodaa Program, which aims to revitalize the Anishinaabemowin inthe Robinson Huron Treaty area by activating their video recordings and making them accessible to learners, teachers, students, elders and all Anishinaabeg.
The Program Manager will oversee key aspects of the Sweyaajmodaa Program. Overall duties include tracking and reporting back to funders on status of the project, hiring and supervising of junior and senior translators and transcribers, tracking the progress of
transcription and translation, developing the finding aid for the Ojibwe Cultural Foundation video archive, compiling glossaries for stories, assisting in the development, testing, and promotion of the Nishnaabemwin Analyzer, including presentations to First Nation communities, language learners, teachers, tribal councils, academic conferences and other interested parties. The Program Manager will also assist in the transcription and translation of the video recordings.
Responsibilities:
- Tracking and reporting to funders on status of the project,
- Hiring and supervising of junior and senior translators and transcribers, tracking the progress of transcription and translation, developing the finding aid for the Ojibwe Cultural Foundation video archive, compiling glossaries for stories, assisting in the development, testing, and promotion of the Nishnaabemwin Analyzer, including presentations to First Nation communities, language learners, teachers, tribal councils, academic conferences and other interested parties. The Program Manager will also assist in the transcription and translation of the video recordings. Collaborate with the Principal Investigators to coordinate accommodations, catering, transportation, and other conference logistics.
- Assist with post-conference accommodation including:
- Copyediting, making glossaries, verifying spelling to ensure adherence to Nishnaabemwin Online Dictionary conventions;
- Archival research training will be provided as needed.
- Other duties will include regular administrative tasks related to employment, in addition to other relevant duties as required by the project team.
Qualifications and Skills
- Fluent in Anishinaabemowin, or has acquired significant comprehension and speaking ability;
- Literate in the double vowel orthography, capable of reading and writing in Anishinaabemowin; Must adhere to writing conventions Nishnaabemwin Online Dictionary.
- Familiarity with second language learner needs, strategies, goals, supports, and networks;
- Demonstrated project management skills;
- Demonstrated experience working with technology, including working with spreadsheets, applying metadata tags, cleaning data, using linguistic software applications;
- A valid driver’s license;
- Experience in editing, copyediting, or publication is considered an asset;
This is a hybrid position where the successful candidate working remotely, with in-person attendance required for community sessions; funding and support available for travel and accommodations.
Deadline for Applications: July 31, 2025 3:00 pm
Salary Range: $30/hr to $40/hr (commensurate with experience and education)
Eligible candidates must submit their Cover Letter, Resume and list 3 (three) References:
email: Attn: Valerie Assinewai, Finance Officer valerie@ojibweculture.ca
mail: Ojibwe Cultural Foundation
P.O. Box 278, 15 Highway 551,
M’Chigeeng, ON P0P 1G0
fax: 705-377-5460
Miigwech to all that apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
