Cultural Retail Associate (Summer Job)

Employment Opportunity: Cultural Retail Associate - Summer Student Location: Halifax, NS Salary Range: $19.00/ per hour Employment Term: 8 weeks, July 2026- August 2026 (35 hours per week, hours will vary including evenings and weekends) Reports To: Programs Manager General Description: One of the Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre’s Tourism Development initiatives, Sitamuk Cultural Post, located on the Kjipuktuk/Halifax waterfront is looking for Two (2) Cultural Retail Associate - Summer Student(s). The objective of the Cultural Post is to promote and sell authentic Mi’kmaq and Indigenous crafts, souvenirs, and experiences while creating a hub to showcase the rich culture and history of our Mi’kmaq & Indigenous peoples. This position will be focused on providing an Indigenous student the opportunity to gain work experience while continuing their education. Applicants must be willing to work with a rostered schedule including evenings and weekends. This position is designated for students with Indigenous ancestry. Applicants must also be able to provide proof of post-secondary enrolment. Key Responsibilities:

• Promoting the cultural post as a project of the MNFC and its programs in a professional manner
• Enhancing visitor experience by creating a welcoming environment and sharing comprehensive knowledge of products and offerings as needed
• Understanding how to operate Point of Sale (POS) system to process transactions of product and services provided at the Cultural Post, and in connection to Cultural Tourism offerings
• Uphold accurate inventory processes, reconcile stock
• Ensure all opening and closing duties and completed such as:
• Securing helping the float and facility is secure.
• Actively maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming presentation of the interior and exterior of the cultural post. Assist with pricing and product displays
• Assist with marketing and promotion of:
• In store marketing and promotion
• Offsite marketing and vending events
• Development of promotional media and design
• Development and maintenance of social media marketing and promotion.
• Customer and market research
• May perform other related duties as required

Qualifications & Experience;

• Must be between 18 and 30 years of age at the start of employment (designated youth position)
• Must have attended post-secondary from September 2025 to April 2026; and be returning to full-time studies in the Fall of 2026
• Experience working in customer service
• Foundational knowledge of Mi’kmaw and Indigenous culture with strong willingness to learn
• Dependable and consistently works to uphold MNFC ethics and standards
• This position is designated for people with Indigenous ancestry, please self identify

Application Deadline: June 11, 2026 Submit Resume & Cover Letter to: https://mnfc.applytojobs.ca Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel working within this job title.
The Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre is an equal opportunity employer; and complies with all fair employment practices laws. We are committed to providing a workplace free form unlawful discrimination and harassment and prohibit the same against employees, applicants or other covered persons by co-workers, supervisors, managers, or third parties based on a person’s race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, veterans status, disability unrelated to job requirements, ethnicity, genetic information, military service, political affiliation, marital status and pregnancy or other protected status.
Qualified Indigenous applicants will be given priority in accordance with the Aboriginal Employment Preference Policy of the Canadian Human Rights Commission. The Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre (MNFC) reserves the right to refuse all applications for employment. The MNFC will not assume any expenses related to this or any job application process included and not limited to travel, relocation, and application development.
*Only those applicants who are screened in for an interview will be contacted.