Job Description
About The Role
The Caribou Coordinator is a part‑time position providing administrative and coordination support to Chief & Council, the Executive Director and other Departments to implement political and technical strategies to support the protection of the Porcupine Caribou herd and its habitat. This position also supports other matters affecting the Gwich’in Nation as a whole for the VGFN in alignment with leadership direction and Van Tat Gwich’in values.
Reporting to the Executive Director, responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Vadzaih (Caribou) Advocacy
Leads the planning, coordination and implementation of advocacy initiatives to support the protection of Vadzaih (Porcupine Caribou). Builds and sustains collaborative relationships with Non‑Governmental Organisations, Indigenous governments and federal, territorial and international partners. Monitors current developments, research and policy changes that may impact Vadzaih and ...