Vision

The Indigenous Prosperity Foundation is a national charitable organization dedicated to supporting underserved Indigenous women, youth, and early-stage entrepreneurs in starting and growing successful businesses. We bring together donors, funders, and granting organizations to partner with Indigenous Financial Institutions and ecosystem partners across Canada. Our mission is to create a thriving and inclusive Indigenous economy, grounded in Indigenous values, where every Indigenous person has the support and resources to fulfill their potential and lift others.

Why IPF?

We provide an attractive compensation package with outstanding benefits, which include:

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, and paramedical services.
• Defined benefits pension plan.
• A supportive work environment that values Indigenous culture.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Flexible scheduling to promote work-life balance.
• Generous paid time off, including:
  • Paid sick leave.
  • Competitive vacation time.
  • Personal days.

Position Summary

The Youth Program Manager will lead initiatives to enhance entrepreneurial, financial, and digital skills among Indigenous youth in Canada. The role involves creating and curating educational materials, fostering strategic partnerships with community organizations and stakeholders, and overseeing the management of online platforms designed to facilitate training and mentorship opportunities. The Program Manager will work closely with Indigenous communities to ensure that the programs are culturally relevant, impactful, and tailored to meet the unique needs of these communities. Additionally, the role requires a focus on aligning all activities with the broader goals and values of the organization, ensuring sustainable and meaningful outcomes for Indigenous youth.

Key Responsibilities

Entrepreneurial Skills & Business Acumen

• Conduct assessments of current business curricula and training materials.
• Develop and update workshop content on business topics such as planning, marketing, and financial management.
• Collaborate with universities to design an online business training program.
• Build and oversee an online platform for self-paced learning.
• Supervise video production for educational modules.
• Partner with Indigenous Financial Institutions (IFIs) to implement youth programs.

Financial Skills Development

• Conduct assessments of existing financial literacy resources.
• Design and adapt financial literacy workshops for Indigenous youth.
• Distribute 2,000 financial literacy board games and develop related workshops.

Digital Skills Enhancement

• Review and assess existing digital literacy training materials.
• Research and curate digital tools for young entrepreneurs.
• Forge partnerships with digital literacy organizations across Canada.

Funding & Mentorship Opportunities

• Co-create a youth-focused grant process with input from young people.
• Establish an Indigenous Youth Entrepreneurship Collaborative.
• Develop an Indigenous-centered mentorship program and recruit virtual mentors.

Other Activities

• Establish an Indigenous Youth Business Council and hold quarterly meetings.
• Create and manage a new platform for program delivery, data collection, and reporting.