Writer/Editor at Thunderbird Partnership Foundation in CA

Writer/Editor

(Child Youth Family Wellness)

One New Position

Contract Full Time

Salary Range: $74,328.62 - $100,562.25

Are you a skilled Writer/Editor passionate about creating culturally grounded training materials that support First Nations child, youth, and family wellness while making a meaningful difference in First Nations communities?

If so, let’s talk!

Organization Description

Thunderbird Partnership Foundation is a national non-profit organization serving First Nations in Mental Wellness. Our mandate is set by 3 frameworks:

1. Honouring Our Strengths: A Renewed Framework to Address Substance Use Issues Among First Nations in Canada
2. Indigenous Wellness Framework
3. First Nations Mental Wellness Continuum

Our core stakeholders are First Nations communities and the network of First Nations adult and youth treatment centres. To support the mandate, Thunderbird has two office locations, one based in a First Nations community in southwestern Ontario, and the other in the city of London, Ontario. This position is based out of the Delaware Nation office, near the village of Bothwell.

Your opportunity

• The Writer / Editor is responsible for supporting the information and communication needs of the Thunderbird Partnership Foundation in addressing addictions, substance use and mental health issues by coordinating the editorial and production functions of the organization.
• The Writer / Editor provides writing and editorial expertise to produce quality, informative and engaging facilitator guides, participant workbooks, and related training materials.
• You will work on a team with others like yourself who are dedicated to work which has real value and meaning in the lives of others.
• You will apply all your experience, skills, talents, and passion for the benefit of others while learning from the expertise of your wellness focused team.
• You will enjoy the satisfaction that comes from knowing that your work is much more than just a job.

As the Thunderbird Partnership Foundation Training Manager, you will

• Edits and revises content for training facilitator guides, participant workbooks, and related training materials.
• Supports other organizational projects by writing, editing, and proofreading reports, resources, web content, and other print and digital materials, as priorities and capacity allows.
• Undertakes research and organizes information from a variety of sources and accurately communicate in written form to a varied audience, including general audiences with a readability score equivalent to school grade level 8.
• Supports and contributes to the production of culturally and linguistically appropriate products and publications, have practical community application, and are written in line with Thunderbird’s style guide.
• Establishes and maintains relationships through effective communications with external stakeholders (First Nations treatment centres, First Nations communities and governments, other Indigenous organizations, Indigenous Knowledge Keepers, federal, provincial, and territorial government officials, NGO’s, working groups and identified target audiences) to promote and support Thunderbird’s mission and reputation.
• Collaborates with Thunderbird staff to manage online and print publishing content including the approval processes for final sign-off.
• Checks content for accuracy and ensures that it complies with copyright and privacy regulations.
• Works with the Communications Team to determine the best way to present information, review layout (artwork, design, photography) and check content for accuracy and errors.
• Ensures consistency in terminology, formatting, facilitator instructions, participant activities, prompts, references, and citations across training materials.
• Works with the Communications Team to provide opportunities for stakeholders to ask questions, seek information and to contribute their own experiences through utilizing social media and email.
• Provides advice and support to colleagues in relation to effective communications.
• Maintains records and digital archive files of all work.

You bring

• Associate degree or diploma in English, Journalism or Communication AND three (3) years’ work experience in writing/editing for use in various formats including marketing materials, news announcements, social media postings and educational curriculum.

OR

• Four-year Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism or Communication AND two (2) years’ work experience in writing/editing copy for use in various formats including marketing materials, news announcements and social media postings and educational curriculum.

Other requirements include

• Proven working experience as an editor/writer
• Strong writing/editing/proofreading skills and an excellent portfolio
• Excellent writing skills in English and ability to communicate clearly
• Knowledge of First Nations traditions and customs including natural healing is a definite asset
• Fluency in a First Nations language is a definite asset
• Proficiency in French is a definite asset
• Hands on experience with MS Office, WordPress, InDesign, Photoshop, or other publishing tools
• Possess good keyboard skills
• Ability to function autonomously, to be flexible and adaptable to change
• High level of professionalism and able to always maintain confidentiality
• Creative, detail-oriented, and self-motivated with a strong work ethic and commitment to quality

Additionally, all employees of Thunderbird Partnership Foundation must adhere to a strict confidentiality policy and will be required to sign an Oath of Confidentiality and observe the Code of Ethics Policy.

Thunderbird Partnership Foundation (NNAPF) 22361 Austin Line

Bothwell, ON N0P 1C0

211 Adelaide St S,

London, ON N5Z 3K7

Closing date: Open until filled.

We value the importance of diversity and dignity in the workplace and are committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments.

If you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

The use of AI does not align with the values of Thunderbird Partnership Foundation. The organization does not support the use of AI within information creation and knowledge sharing; this aligns with the values of the organization. Please refrain from the use of AI when creating assignments and other information requested throughout our recruitment process.

To request a full job description, please contact: Christine Correa ccorrea@thunderbirdpf.org