POSITION: Summer Program Assistant 
LOCATION: Hybrid position - Based in Winnipeg area and home office 
DURATION: Contract – Full-Time 
SALARY: Competitive Salary 
DEADLINE: January 17, 2025 

Agriculture in the Classroom-Manitoba (AITC-M) invites you to become one of our Summer Program Assistants!  

You’d be a great fit if you are a dynamic individual looking for experience in coordinating and delivering programs, love working with children and an expert team, and want to explore Manitoba by visiting schools throughout our beautiful province.  

Based in the Winnipeg area, you will primarily work from our Winnipeg office, occasionally from your home office, and travel to in-person events throughout Manitoba. 

About AITC-M 

We're a non-profit dedicated to agriculture education. Our small but mighty team is passionate about connecting Manitoba students at all grade levels to where their food comes from, the people who produce it, and the countless opportunities for exciting careers in our province's largest industry.  

Our programs and resources reach hundreds of classrooms and thousands of students, inspiring tomorrow's leaders, consumers and decision-makers to understand the critical role agriculture plays in our world. 

We have many exciting adventures planned for the summer of 2025, and two amazing opportunities for you to join the fun! 

The Role 

We need your talent to help deliver amazing programs and resources to Manitoba teachers and their students. As our Summer Program Assistant, you will: 

  • Deliver in-person programming to Manitoba schools in urban and rural settings. 

  • Help plan and coordinate our spring, summer and fall programs, including Seed Survivor, Summer Ag Adventure, Follow the Farmer Virtual Farm Tours, and much more! 

  • Assemble and distribute educational and promotional materials in our Winnipeg office. 

  • Collaborate closely with our Summer Communications Assistant to promote and deliver our summer education programs, appearing in videos as an on-screen personality. 

  • Represent AITC-M at various events, both online and in-person, to spread our mission and build meaningful connections. 

Why Work for Us? 

As our Summer Program Assistant, you will gain: 

  • Great experience in a fast-paced, non-profit environment that creates programs and resources for a diverse population of students of all ages. 

  • Networking opportunities with professionals in agriculture and education. 

  • The chance to make an impact by educating on complex issues such as global food security, sustainability, advances in food technology, and more. 

As well, we’re a great team of fun, passionate people committed to inspiring young minds and making a difference. 

Qualifications 

You are our ideal candidate if you are: 

  • A post-secondary student interested in agriculture, education, STEM-education, sustainability, environmental sciences. 

  • Experienced in event coordination and comfortable presenting to students of all ages. 

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office 

  • Highly organized, self-motivated and enjoys working both independently and as part of a team 

  • Outgoing, energetic and adaptable – because you never know what will happen on the road or in the classroom! 

Restrictions

  • Open to Canadian citizens and permanent residents only. 

  • Must possess a valid driver’s license, have access to a vehicle and be willing to travel to rural areas. 

  • All qualified applicants must supply a Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector Search, and a cleared Child Abuse Registry Check, as conditions of employment. 

Adventure Awaits. Apply Today! 

This full-time opportunity will start on April 28, 2025 and will be on a contract basis until August 22, 2025. To find out more about AITC-M, please visit aitc.mb.ca. We will accommodate for final exam schedules. 

For questions about the role and to apply with resume, cover letter and references by January 24th, 2025, contact Christine Kulas at christine@aitc.mb.ca. Thank you!