Description
POSTING # 23-07-010
NATIONAL OCCUPATION CODE 41400
POSITION TYPE TERM, SUMMER, FULL-TIME
Reporting to the MELT Coordinator, the Program Lead will oversee and implement the environmental summer programs for MMF’s Métis Environmental Leaders of Tomorrow (MELT) Program. MELT is a program that offers land-based education opportunities with a focus on climate education and climate action for Red River Métis youth, kindergarten to grade 12.
Job Duties/Competencies:
- Development of program plans and materials;
- Ensure all essential tasks are undertaken for camps to run efficiently;
- Ensure all timelines are being followed, activities completed, and milestones met;
- Supervise additional Summer Staff;
- Coordinate travel for project-related activities;
- Travel to camps and events throughout the summer as required;
- Clean, organize and maintain all equipment and materials related to this project;
- Ensure all equipment and supplies are properly winterized and stored once programs end in fall.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled in post-secondary education in fields such as Environmental Studies, Natural Resources, Geography, Natural Sciences, Indigenous Studies, and Project Management;
- First Aid and CPR Training;
- Wilderness First Aid is an asset, but can be provided;
- Proficient in Microsoft Office;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (additional language proficiency would be considered an asset);
- Experience with land-based education preferred;
- Experience working with youth in open, outdoor environments;
- Understanding of climate change and general information regarding Manitoba ecosystems;
- Clear Child Abuse Registry Check;
- Knowledge of Red River Métis culture, MMF programs and services is a definite asset; and,
- Ability to travel, valid Manitoba Driver’s license with access to a reliable vehicle.
Please send a resume and cover letter to employerrep@abcentre.org.
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