VYPER Program Manager - Visionary Youth Peers for Equity & Revitalization

Matsqui-Abbotsford Impact Society

Abbotsford, BC (Hybrid: Office + Remote)

About VYPER

VYPER (Visionary Youth Peers for Equity & Revitalization) is an Indigenous youth-led

initiative based in the Fraser Valley, BC. Since 2021, we’ve hosted 300+ culture nights and

reached over 50,000 people through pow wows, youth cohorts, land-based learning, and

storytelling. Our mission: help Indigenous youth reconnect with culture, reclaim leadership, and

spark systems change.

Through the Resurgence in Motion (RIM) framework, VYPER partners with schools, child

welfare agencies, and community organizations to strengthen protective factors for Indigenous

youth, including belonging, cultural identity, leadership development, and institutional cultural

safety.

Phase 3 of the Public Health Agency of Canada’s Mental Health Promotion Innovation Fund

supports provincial and interprovincial scaling of this work.

Resurgence Mediaworks serves as the digital storytelling and knowledge mobilization stream of

VYPER.

Position Overview

The Resurgence Mediaworks Coordinator leads digital storytelling, content production, and

knowledge mobilization efforts that support institutional adoption and scaling of the Resurgence

in Motion (RIM) framework.

This role translates youth experiences, evaluation findings, and implementation learnings into

accessible, culturally grounded digital resources that support cross-sector learning and systems

change.

The position is based in Abbotsford, BC, with a hybrid model (office + remote). Provincial travel

and occasional interprovincial travel may be required.

Key Responsibilities

Media Strategy and Content Development

• Develop and implement a multi-year Mediaworks strategy aligned with Phase 3 scaling

goals

• Produce and manage recurring digital series focused on RIM education, youth leadership,

and institutional integration

• Maintain and grow VYPER’s digital platforms (video, social media, and web-based

content)

• Ensure all content aligns with accessibility standards and SGBA+ integrationProvide

coaching and support to partner institutions embedding RIM practices

Youth-Led Storytelling & Capacity Building

• Facilitate youth participation in digital storytelling and content creation

• Mentor youth contributors in ethical storytelling, digital literacy, and media production

• Uphold cultural protocols and relational accountability in all media activities

Knowledge Mobilization & Evaluation Translation

• Translate evaluation findings, health equity insights, and youth reflections into accessible

digital formats

• Develop digital toolkits, instructional modules, and short-form learning materials

• Support dissemination of resources through provincial and national networks, including

KDE Hub

• Contribute to annual Knowledge Development and Exchange showcases

Production & Documentation

• Film, edit, and produce short-form and long-form digital content

• Document constellation gatherings, trainings, and institutional partnerships

• Develop structured content calendars and publishing schedules

• Track digital engagement and knowledge uptake metrics

Governance & Ethical Practice

• Ensure youth participation in media activities adheres to REB and Indigenous community

ethics standards

• Uphold OCAP® principles and culturally grounded consent practices

• Collaborate with Elders and leadership to ensure cultural integrity

Sustainability & Resource Development

• Contribute to funding proposals and sustainability planning

• Support development of long-term digital infrastructure for program continuity

Qualifications

• 3–5 years experience in digital media production, communications, or knowledge mobilization

• Strong video production, editing, and content development skills

• Experience managing digital platforms and engagement strategies

• Understanding of accessibility standards and inclusive communications

• Ability to translate complex concepts into clear, engaging content

• Experience working with youth and/or Indigenous communities an asset

• Knowledge of evaluation translation or public health communications an asset

Lived experience of Indigeneity and experience working within Indigenous communities and

Indigenous-led organizations are an asset.

Core Competencies

• Digital storytelling and media production

• Knowledge mobilization and communication strategy

• Youth mentorship and facilitation

• Cultural accountability and ethical practice

• Content planning and project management

• Adaptive problem-solving

Compensation & Benefits

• $29 per hour

• 20 hours per week

• Comprehensive extended health and benefits package (100% employer-paid after successful

completion of probation)

• 4% RRSP employer matching

• Professional development support

• Annual staff retreats, paid cultural days, birthday off with pay

• Flexible hybrid work structure

This is a part-time position funded through March 2029 with the possibility of extension.

Work Environment

• Based in Abbotsford, BC

• Hybrid office/work-from-home structure

• Occasional provincial/inter-provincial travel may be required

• Some evening/weekend events (gatherings, trainings, summits)