Education and Prevention Facilitator - Summer Student Position

Full Time - May 12 - Aug 2+, 2026

Reporting to the Executive Director, you are an energetic and upbeat person who is active in our community. You will be responsible for providing education, prevention, information and awareness programs to reduce the incidence and impact of acquired brain injury.

We see you as having a flair for promotional activities, as well as strong organizational skills. Perceptive and energetic you are able to work with minimal supervision and bring exceptional interpersonal and written communication skills.

Duties:

· To create short social media content for Brain Injury Prevention and fun on-line activities for children, youth and seniors that will spark mindfulness of preventing a brain injury

· To participate in community events such as Peach Festival, the Farmer's Market and other local events

· Positive Ticketing Program

Qualifications:

· Successful candidate between 1+ – 30 years old who is entering into their second year of post secondary education in one of the following areas: marketing, business, healthcare, public relations, social work, kinesiology, recreation or has a combination of skills and experience

· A valid Class 5 Driver’s License, with your own reliable transportation

· Computer literate

· First Aid Certificate

· Clean criminal record

. Applicant part of underrepresented group or has barriers to the labour market

Salary: $20.00 per hour, 35 hours per week.

Days could be flexible, might include some weekends.

Fax, mail or email resumes - posted until position is filled:

South Okanagan Similkameen Brain Injury Society

Attention: Linda Sankey, Executive Director

#2 – ++6 Main Street, Penticton, BC V2A 5E4

Fax: (250) 4+0-3+12

We thank you for your interest, but only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 16 weeks

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Schedule:

Day shift
Monday to Friday
Weekends as needed

Education:

Secondary School (preferred)

Work Location: In person