Language Podcast Navigator

Grande Prairie, AB, Canada

Job Type: 28 hours/Week 

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About the Role

The Grande Prairie Friendship Centre is looking for a skilled and enthusiastic Language Podcast Navigator to join our team. This role involves creating, developing, and managing content for our language-focused podcast program. The ideal candidate is passionate about languages, possesses strong organizational and creative skills, and has experience in podcast production.

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Reports to: Youth Coordinator

Position Details: Part-time (28 hours/week)

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Qualifications and Requirements:

• Human Services related field, language education communications, or related field.

• Knowledge and an understanding of the Indigenous culture, particularly within the Treaty 8 area

• Strong connection to the community and Elders

• At minimum 2 years’ experience working with youth aged 12-26 years

• Knowledge about the Grande Prairie Friendship Centre

• Prior experience in podcast production, content creation, or language education

• Excellent writing and storytelling skills, with the ability to simplify complex concepts for a diverse audience

• Familiarity with audio editing software

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Creativity and innovation in developing engaging content for language learners

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

• Passion for languages, cultural diversity, and lifelong learning

• Valid driver’s license

• Ability to provide cleared criminal record and child intervention checks

• Flexible schedule, and ability to work evenings and weekends

 

Responsibilities

• Develop and design age-appropriate programs and activities for youth participants

• Work with fluent Indigenous language speakers

• Develop engaging and informative podcast episodes focused on various aspects of language learning, linguistics, cultural insights, and practical language usage

• Conduct research on Indigenous languages within the area, prepare episodes, outlines, and scripts. Ensure accuracy, relevance, and educational value in the content

• Identify, build relationships, and reach out to fluent language speakers. Coordinate interviews, schedules, provide necessary information, and ensure smooth communication with guests

• Recording and production of podcast episodes

• Language learning resources, create supplementary materials to accompany podcast episodes, such as vocabulary lists, study guides, exercises, or other recommended resources from Indigenous language guests

• Distribution and promotion of podcast channel, including uploading episode to hosting platforms and scheduling releases

• Audience engagement, encourage engagement with listeners through polls. Q&A sessions, or interactive segments

• Collaborating and working closely with other GPFC programs and services