Summer jobs, Student jobs

Position: Outreach and Research Coordinator
Type: age 30 & under / summer
Organization: Break The Divide
Location: Other

About Break The Divide (BTD)

Break The Divide is a Canadian non-profit working at the intersection of climate change, mental health, and justice. We support young people in understanding and navigating their emotional responses to the climate crisis, while building pathways for collective action and community resilience.

Our programs are delivered directly in schools and communities, using peer-led dialogue, storytelling, and facilitation to create spaces where youth can connect their experiences, identities, and emotions to climate action. We work across Canada, with a growing focus on the Prairies, partnering with educators, community organizations, and youth leaders to build more connected and resilient communities. If you care deeply about social change, mental health, and creating space for youth voices, we’d love to work with you

Outreach and Research Coordinator
(3 Positions - Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba)

Start Date: May 11, 2026
Compensation: $20 / hour, 35 hours/week, 8 weeks
Location: Remote work, based in AB, SK, MB
Reports to: Executive Director

Position Overview

Break The Divide is hiring three Outreach & Research Coordinators to support our growing work across the Prairies.

We are looking for one person based in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba to lead regional outreach, build relationships with schools and community organizations, and support research that strengthens our programs.

This role sits at the intersection of community engagement, education, and climate mental health. You will help expand our Prairie Climate Education & Resilience Program (P-CERP), support local initiatives, and contribute to research and storytelling that informs how we engage young people in climate conversations.

This is a great role for someone who enjoys connecting with people, is curious about education and climate justice, and wants hands-on experience in building and scaling a youth-focused program.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Outreach & Partnerships

• Conduct outreach to teachers, schools, and school divisions across AB, SK, and MB to support classroom recruitment for the Prairie Climate Education & Resilience Program (P-CERP)
• Research and build relationships with community organizations working in climate, mental health, and community resilience
• Support outreach through social media, local Facebook groups, and community channels

2. Resource and Curriculum Development

• Support development of teacher and community-facing resources on climate emotions, eco-anxiety, and resilience
• Contribute to research on effective educational strategies, including addressing student apathy in climate education
• Assist in shaping P-CERP Program roundtable content and general program curriculum

3. Regional & Program Support

• Support local initiatives (e.g., Regina-based programming for Saskatchewan role)
• Contribute to planning and outreach for additional BTD programs

Qualifications & Assets:

Qualifications:

• Strong communication skills, especially in outreach, email writing, and relationship-building
• Interest in climate change, mental health, education, or community development
• Comfortable with research, information synthesis, and organizing findings clearly
• Self-starter who can manage tasks independently in a remote environment

Assets:

• Based in Alberta, Saskatchewan, or Manitoba (required)
• Experience working with youth, schools, or community organizations
• Familiarity with the education system in your province
• Experience with outreach, partnerships, or community engagement
• Interest in climate justice, equity, or mental health work
• Experience with Google Drive, Notion, or CRM systems

Eligibility (Canada Summer Jobs Program)

To apply, you must meet the criteria for Canada Summer Jobs:

• Be between 18 and 30 years old
• Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or refugee with valid work authorization
• Be legally entitled to work in Canada

We Encourage You to Apply: We encourage applications from Indigenous, Black, and racialized youth; 2SLGBTQ+ folks; disabled and neurodivergent people; and anyone with lived experiences of climate injustice, mental health challenges, or marginalization. You don’t need to meet every listed qualification to apply. We strongly value potential, lived experience, and willingness to learn.

How to Apply

Please apply by completing our short application form:
https://forms.gle/ywbX4PqNUBzoXnC17  
[Please sign into a Google Account to access the form]. 

The form will ask you to:

• Upload your résumé
• Answer questions about your interest in the role

Please mention you saw this at rcen.ca or goodwork.ca.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with a final deadline of Friday, May 1, 2026. For any questions, please contact Isabella Grajczyk at: isabella@breakthedivide.net