Student Employment

Closing Date: August 28, 2026

Established in 1789, the University of King’s College is Canada’s oldest chartered university and is associated with Dalhousie University. A small and extraordinarily lively academic community located in Halifax (Kjipuktuk), Nova Scotia, King’s is known nationally and internationally for its interdisciplinary programs in the humanities, including its first-year Foundation Year Program, its professional programs in journalism and its fine arts programs in creative writing. King’s is a community in which students, faculty, alumni and staff work to bring greater understanding, creativity and compassion to the world.

At King’s, we believe that students thrive in a campus culture that is safe, inclusive, equitable and responsive to the diverse needs of our community. Through our Office of Equity and Community Supports, this belief is translated into our work that leads to the implementation of multiple strategies and policies that strengthen student well-being, safety and community care. We are advancing a university community where Indigenization, equity, safety, accessibility, student well-being and belonging are embedded in how we learn, work, interact and support one another.

About The Mawio’mio’kuom

The Mawio’mio’kuom is the Indigenous Student Centre at King’s. As a gathering place for Indigenous students, it offers opportunities for connection, cultural learning, cultural support and community throughout the academic year. The Mawio’mio’kuom Community Facilitator helps care for this space and contributes to ensuring it remains welcoming, respectful and guided by Mi’kmaw values of community, reciprocity and shared responsibility.

Position Summary

The Mawio’mio’kuom Community Facilitator contributes to the care of the Mawio’mio’kuom, helping to cultivate a welcoming gathering place where Indigenous students feel a sense of belonging, build relationships, engage in cultural learning and support one another throughout their university journey. Reporting to the Indigenous Student Support and Outreach Coordinator, the successful candidate supports the day-to-day stewardship of the Mawio’mio’kuom while fostering an inclusive, respectful and culturally grounded environment. Grounded in Mi’kmaw values of respect, reciprocity and community, the Mawio’mio’kuom Community Facilitator helps nurture a space where caring for one another and caring for the space are shared responsibilities.

Through community care, student support, cultural programming and engagement, the Mawio’mio’kuom Community Facilitator helps create a space where Indigenous students feel welcomed, connected and supported throughout their time at King’s.

This position is designated for an Indigenous student (First Nations, Inuit, or Métis), with preference given to Mi’kmaw applicants.

Key Responsibilities

Community Care and Student Support

• Welcome Indigenous students, prospective students, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, community members and other guests to the Mawio’mio’kuom.
• Foster a warm, respectful and culturally welcoming atmosphere that encourages connection, belonging, relationship-building and shared responsibility for caring for the community.
• Provide informal peer support through active listening, encouragement and shared student experience while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
• Assist in welcoming new Indigenous students and helping them become familiar with the Indigenous Student Centre and available supports.
• Model community care by contributing to an environment where students feel respected, valued, safe and included, recognizing that everyone contributes to the well-being of the Mawio’mio’kuom.

Student Centre Stewardship

• Help care for the Mawio’mio’kuom by maintaining a clean, organized, welcoming and culturally respectful environment.
• Prepare the space for meetings, workshops, ceremonies, cultural activities and community gatherings.
• Monitor shared supplies, including cultural craft materials, kitchen supplies, resource materials and hospitality items, and notify the Indigenous Student Support and Outreach Coordinator when replenishment is needed.
• Assist with opening and closing procedures as scheduled.

Cultural Programming and Community Engagement

• Facilitate drop-in cultural crafting and other hands-on cultural learning opportunities.
• Support Indigenous programming, including orientation activities, workshops, guest speakers, Elders’ and Knowledge Keepers’ visits, feasts, sharing circles and community gatherings.
• Continue learning alongside students, staff, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and community members, recognizing that learning is reciprocal and that everyone has knowledge and experiences to share while supporting Indigenous ways of knowing, learning and gathering.

Outreach and Administrative Support

• Assist with promoting Indigenous Student Centre programming through posters, social media, digital communications and other outreach initiatives.
• Attend meetings, planning sessions and training opportunities as required.
• Maintain accurate records related to programming participation and other administrative tasks as requested.
• Perform other related duties that contribute to Indigenous student engagement and the ongoing success of the Mawio’mio’kuom.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Current student at the University of King’s College
• Self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit, or Métis)
• Preference will be given to Mi’kmaw applicants
• Demonstrated commitment to supporting Indigenous student success, community and cultural engagement
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team
• Strong organizational skills, initiative and dependability
• Respect for confidentiality, professional boundaries and Indigenous cultural protocols

Assets

• Experience participating in Indigenous cultural activities, ceremony or community initiatives
• Experience providing peer mentorship or informal peer support
• Experience facilitating workshops, cultural activities or student programming
• Familiarity with Mi’kmaw culture, language, community and/or protocols
• Previous experience in student leadership, customer service, hospitality or event coordination

Working Conditions

• Part-time student employment during the academic year
• Work is primarily based in the Mawio’mio’kuom at the University of King’s College
• Some evening and occasional weekend work may be required to support Indigenous programming and community events
• May involve preparing event spaces and moving light furniture, supplies, and materials

Learning Opportunities

Students in this position will gain experience in:

• Peer support and mentorship
• Community engagement
• Indigenous student services
• Event planning and facilitation
• Leadership and teamwork
• Cultural programming
• Professional communication
• Inclusive leadership
• Relationship-building and community care

Additional Information

Closing Date: August 28, 2026

Preferred start date: September 7, 2026

Pay rate: Minimum wage plus $0.50 (+ vacation pay) in accordance with University of King’s College student employment rates.

Hours of Work: The Mawio’mio’kuom Community Facilitator will work approximately 10 hours per week during the academic year.

The position schedule will be developed in collaboration with the Indigenous Student Support and Outreach Coordinator and may include occasional evening or weekend hours to support Indigenous student programming, community gatherings, and special events.

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to:

Emily Pictou-Roberts
Indigenous Student Support and Outreach Coordinator
University of King’s College
6350 Coburg Road Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 2A1

emily.roberts@ukings.ca

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The University of King’s College is committed to diversity, equity, accessibility and inclusion. We encourage and welcome applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi’kmaq), persons with a disability, racialized persons, including persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), women, persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversification of our community.