Overview
MANITOBA MÉTIS FEDERATION
CULTURAL SUMMER ASSISTANT
March 28, 2025
Posting #24-18-003
The Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF) is the democratically elected National Government of the Red River Métis, also known as the Manitoba Métis. The Red River Métis are a distinct Indigenous Nation and People, and Canada's Negotiating Partners in Confederation and the Founders of the Province of Manitoba.
The MMF seeks to fill one summer term Cultural Summer Assistant position within our Culture and Heritage Department located at 200 Main Street in Winnipeg, MB. The Cultural Summer Assistant assists the MMF Culture and Heritage Department with research, plans, implementation, coordination, and execution of departmental programs, events, and activities. The incumbent must be a Red River Métis student between the ages of 18-30 who attended school full-time during the previous year and who intends to return to school on a full-time basis in the following academic year.
Qualifications
Job Duties/Competencies:
• Support planning and coordination of Culture and Heritage programs, events, and activities;
• Assist with the implementation of programs, services, and contracts;
• Assist with program reports and evaluations as assigned;
• Identify resources and materials for potential application;
• Document available physical resources of the program and support development of planning initiatives;
• Assist with communications to Citizens as assigned;
• Aid in the development of information brochures and other public communications;
• Attend meetings, events, and maintain agendas as assigned.
Skills and Qualifications:
• High School Diploma or equivalency;
• Experience working as a Program Assistant or a similar role is considered is an asset;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite;
• Experience preparing funding proposals is an asset;
• Knowledge of project execution and procedures;
• Knowledge of budgeting, bookkeeping, and reporting;
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and time management skills;
• Experience working for a not-for-profit organization and Indigenous community is an asset;
• Knowledge of Red River Métis culture, and MMF programs and services is a definite asset; and,
• Ability to travel, valid Manitoba Driver’s license with access to a reliable vehicle
Company Information
Please submit your resume and cover letter, referencing the job posting number by Sunday, April 13, 2025.
The MMF requires a satisfactory criminal record check prior to commencement of employment. The MMF will accept existing criminal record checks if dated within 3 months of your start date. Obtaining this document is not a guarantee of employment.
Preference will be given to qualified Red River Métis applicants and they are encouraged to self-identify on their cover letter. The MMF encourages internal applicants to apply for career opportunities within our Government.
MMF Human Resources Department
300-150 Henry Ave
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 0J7
Email to: [email protected]
Fax to (204) 947-1816
All our job postings can be found at: www.mmf.mb.ca.