Job Posting: Thompson Summer Intern – Camp Coordinator
Hourly Wage: $22/hour, 38 hours/weekType: Summer Contract Position – 6 WeeksLocation: Thompson, MB
Start Date and End Date: June 29, 2026 – August 3, 2026
Programs: Wonder of Work
Executive Summary
Do you enjoy working with youth and building meaningful community connections? Are you passionate about education, outreach, and supporting Indigenous-focused programming?
We are looking for energetic, motivated, and community-minded individuals to join our summer team in Thompson, MB. This role offers hands-on experience in youth engagement, outreach, curriculum development, and summer camp facilitation while working alongside community members and a Knowledge Keeper. The successful candidate will help support outreach initiatives, deliver engaging programming, and contribute to creating culturally responsive learning experiences for youth.
Eligibility Requirements
· Be between the ages of 18–30
· Be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
· Demonstrate strong communication and teamwork skills
· Be willing to work in community-focused and youth-centered environments
Position Objectives & Responsibilities (Schedule is subject to change)Week 1: Staff Training & Orientation
· Participate in staff onboarding and orientation
· Receive training on UDL (Universal Design for Learning) lesson delivery
· Learn outreach presentation skills and summer camp promotion strategies
· Gain an overview of outreach approaches and Indigenous-focused curriculum and activities
Weeks 2–4: Community Engagement & Curriculum Development
· Work alongside a Knowledge Keeper
· Participate in community outreach efforts and participant recruitment
· Gain insight into developing stronger Indigenous-focused lessons
· Adapt lesson difficulty and delivery to align with the Thompson demographic
· Continue outreach initiatives and relationship-building within the community
Week 5: Summer Camp with BGC
· Act as Coordinator for summer camp lessons
· Supervise lessons and ensure camp is running smoothly
· Support and guide BGC staff through lesson delivery and activities
Week 6: CT Thompson Office Clean-Up
· Organize and declutter the office space
· Remove unnecessary materials and items
· Assist with maintaining a clean and functional workspace
Our Ideal Candidate Has
· Supervision or Managerial experience
· Experience working with youth or community programming
· Strong interpersonal and communication skills
· Confidence presenting or facilitating activities in group settings
· Interest in Indigenous-focused education and community engagement
· Organizational and time-management skills
· A willingness to learn, collaborate, and contribute positively to a team environment
Assets (Nice to Have)
· Experience with outreach or event facilitation
· Knowledge of Indigenous teachings, perspectives, or land-based learning
· Experience working in summer camps or youth programming
· Post-secondary education (completed or in progress)
Additional Information
· Some physical lifting and movement of supplies will be required
· Training and mentorship will be provided throughout the placement
· Some lifting of items (15 to 20lbs) may be required.
· Satisfactory Criminal Background Check and Child Abuse Registry Check.
o The cost of acquiring this is covered by Career Trek.
· Must have, or be willing to get, a valid First Aid CPR (Level C) certification.
o The cost of acquiring this is covered by Career Trek.
· Career Trek is committed to the work and learning required to walk the path of truth, reconciliation, equity, inclusion and belonging. All staff are expected to participate in learning and development in this area, individually and collectively and to work from the lens of anti-racism and anti-oppression.
If you are interested in applying after reviewing the posting and key responsibilities, please submit your resume and a detailed cover letter outlining your experience to [email protected].
Please include ‘Summer Intern Staff, Coordinator – Thompson” in the subject line. Career Trek thanks everyone who applies; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Career Trek is committed to employment equity practices that achieve a workforce reflective of the community at large and the participants it supports through its programming. We encourage applicants to self-identify as Indigenous,
Two-Spirit, Black, a Member of a Racialized Community, A Person with a Disability, and/or LGBTQQIA+.
For more information about Career Trek please visit: www.careertrek.ca
Pay: $22.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
