Freedom School Program Coordination Intern
Host organization: Harambec
Application deadline: April 6th, 2026
Last updated: March 17, 2026, 3:19 p.m.
Description of host organization
Harambec works for and with Black women and Black non-binary people, affirming that their will to live, heal, and build is a fundamental political act. The organization is dedicated to creating spaces of care, political education, memory, and solidarity, in active opposition to oppressive and dehumanizing systems.
We believe that caring for one another is a form of radical resistance, and that building autonomous, joyful, and powerful communities requires normalizing solidarity, intergenerational transmission, and political confrontation.
Responsibilities
- Help organize and run Freedom School—a two-week summer camp for Black youth aged 11 to 17 years old.
- Provide administrative support before and during the summer camp: assistance with communications, liaising with partners, purchasing materials, communications.
- The intern must be available to work in person from late July to mid-August.
- Participation in the camp will span two weeks, Monday through Friday.
Assets and requirements
- You must be a Concordia student enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program through the summer 2026 term.
- Students who self-identify as Black will be prioritized for this role. Students not identifying as Black in Canada should have a good understanding of Black realities and allyship.
- Bilingual : English & French (essential as the camp is bilingual)
- Cultural Competence and Sensitivity: An authentic understanding of the experiences, history, and challenges facing Black youth. We work in a non-mixed team.
- Youth Engagement Skills: The ability to command a room of 11–17-year-olds without being a "warden." No policing approach. The intern need to be able to mentor, de-escalate conflict, and keep energy high with the support of the team.
- Organizational Rigor: Since the intern will be handling purchasing and partner liaison, they must be comfortable with spreadsheets, budget tracking, and "to-do" lists.
Duration
June 1, 2026 – August 21, 2026 (12 weeks)
Note: Specific dates can be negotiated between the intern and the host organization.
Location/site of employment : Hybrid
Hybrid, but fully in person during the camp (late July to mid-August)
All interns are also welcome to join us at our co-working space at the SHIFT Centre (LB-145) throughout the work week.
Hours
240 hours total (~20 hours/week)
There is potential to renew the internship for up to 3 terms, provided you remain eligible and both host organization and intern wish to continue.
Remuneration
$5,000
Please note that SHIFT payments are made as honorariums issued in 2 installments: one at mid-semester, and the other at the end.
Application deadline
April 6th, 2026
To apply, please submit your:
- Resume
- Cover letter
About this internship
This opportunity is part of the Community-based internship program, which connects students with organizations driving social change across Tiohtià:ke/Montréal, through a partnership with the Office of Community Engagement and SHIFT Centre for Social Transformation.
Note to candidates
Due to the volume of applications, only selected candidates will be contacted by the host organization. If you have any questions or accessibility requests about the application process, please reach out to shinling.low@concordia.ca.
