The internship will have several different responsibilities over the course of their contract, to offer as wide a range of experience as possible. Some of these responsibilities include:

A. Games Management – The internship will be used as a support staff position to help deliver Team NT to the 2027 North American Indigenous Games in Calgary, AB.

B. Event Management – The Intern will work alongside the Events Manager in organizing, planning, and delivering all ASCNWT key events.

C. Leadership Development – Work alongside the Leadership Development Coordinator to help plan and navigate the Aboriginal Coaching Modules and the leadership workshops.

D. Governance – The Intern will work alongside the Executive Director to help with the governance of the organization.

E. Other Programs – The Intern will support other work areas of ASCNWT as needed.

Successful applicant must be of Indigenous descent.

A. North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) Management Host Society

• Work alongside Chef de Mission to liaise between host society and Territorial Sport Organizations (TSO).
• Work with Host Society to share Team NT concerns and questions to help deliver a successful games.
• Attend Host Society mission meetings prior to games.

Territorial Sport Organizations Partnership

• Establish a relationship with TSO taking part in the NAIG
• Be a point of contact for TSO to answer questions regarding NAIG.
• Develop and share all NAIG related news to TSO.
• Administration of selection funding to TSO.
• Help TSO where necessary in selection and preparation for the games.

Mission Staff

• Help with the promotion and selection of Team NT Mission Staff.
• Work with Mission Staff to establish a relationship with TSO.
• Help prepare Mission Staff for their volunteer role at the games.

Team NT Gear

• Work with Chef de Mission and Mission Staff to coordinate distribution of clothing to Team NWT participants.

Travel

• Work with vendor to plan Team NT travel to games.
• Work with Chef and Mission Staff to manage Team NT participants’ travel to and from the Games.

B. ASCNWT Program Assistance

Event Management

• Logistical coordination of ASCNWT events including flights, accommodation, venue booking etc.
• Develop promotional material.
• Coordinate registration processes for all events.
• Public speaking during events.
• Coordination of equipment and material for all events.

Leadership Development

• Logistical coordination of ASCNWT workshops and leadership development opportunities including flights, accommodation, venue booking etc.
• Develop promotional material for ASCNWT workshops.
• Work with instructors to facilitate workshop effectively.
• Build a positive relationship with coaches and volunteers across the NT.
• Work with communities and schools to identify courses needed or potential individuals to take part in workshops.

Governance

• Logistical coordination of ASCNWT board meetings including flights, accommodation, venue booking, etc.
• Research and development of new and existing ASCNWT policies.
• Policy writing.
• Research of best practices across the sector and help ASCNWT implement new practices for the benefit of our membership.

A. Education

• Preference given to candidates with post-secondary diploma or degree in sport and recreation, business, event management, Indigenous studies, communications, or a related field.
• Internship is designed to be an opportunity for recent graduates to gain work experience.

B. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of community cultures, traditions, and history
• Knowledge of the political landscape of the communities in the NWT.
• Knowledge/experience of event planning.
• Knowledge/experience working in or with remote communities
• Ability to strategically plan for future growth.
• Ability and experience speaking to and facilitating large groups.
• Knowledge/experience of social media, website management and creating electronic publications.

C. Proficiency and use of computers for:

• Microsoft Office (Excel, Power Point, Word)
• Email
• Internet
• Social Media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter)
• Experience with Illustration programs are considered an asset

D. Additional Requirements

• Satisfactory criminal records check, and vulnerable sector check required.
• Extensive travel may be required to deliver certain ASCNWT programs.
• Successful applicant must be of Indigenous descent.