Columbia Basin Trust is seeking a Summer Student to join our Communications team from May through August 2026 in one of our four offices: Castlegar, Cranbrook, Golden or Nakusp. If you are self-motivated, results-oriented and have strong communication skills, we want to hear from you!

The rate of pay for this position is $25.00 per hour.

You’ll be supported by a manager in our Communications department as you learn, build skills and gain experience, while contributing to the broader work of the Communications team. Your day-to-day tasks may vary depending on your skills and experience, as well as the team’s current priorities.

Over the four-month term, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Assist with communications and marketing plans.
• Draft stories, website and ad copy, social media content, presentations and more for internal and external purposes.
• Collaborate with internal teams to improve content on the corporate intranet hosted on SharePoint.
• Research information on various topics related to communications.
• Draft graphics for websites, social media content and advertising.
• Support website, digital and social media projects and campaigns.
• Provide administrative and office support services.

We are looking for a student who is passionate about pursuing a career in communications and marketing. The ideal candidate should be familiar with the Columbia Basin area and comfortable working in a digital environment.

We’re looking for someone with strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to research and make sense of information across a range of topics. Experience working with SharePoint and other Microsoft tools would be considered an asset. Candidates must be post-secondary students, ideally studying communications, marketing, public relations, journalism, or business, who plan to return to school in the next academic year.

How to apply:

Submit a cover letter and resume on our website at https://ourtrust.org/careers by March 15, 2026. The Trust respects and values the rich and diverse cultures in the Columbia Basin. We welcome and encourage those with different backgrounds and experiences to apply.

About Columbia Basin Trust

Our staff team is made up of highly motivated, innovative and passionate individuals who thrive in a dynamic environment and want to contribute to Columbia Basin communities.

The Trust is grateful to operate on the traditional territories of the Ktunaxa, Lheidli T’enneh, Secwépemc, Sinixt and Syilx Nations. This region is also home to five Metis Nation BC Chartered Communities.

We have offices in Castlegar, Nakusp, Cranbrook and Golden, communities that offer year-round outdoor recreation, a vibrant arts and culture scene, and much more.