Community Engagement Intern

STARS • Calgary, AB

5d • Onsite

About The Position

STARS is seeking a Community Engagement Intern to join their Foundation department at their Calgary base. This paid internship, running from June to August, offers the opportunity to be on the front-line, serving as an ambassador and fostering relationships with allies. The role involves assisting in building STARS’ presence in the community by fostering relationships with volunteers and very important patients (VIPs), coordinating event meetings, soliciting event prize donations, and supporting fundraising events.

Requirements

• New grad or student currently enrolled in a post secondary institution.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a mature, professional, and calm demeanor.
• Advanced time management skills, ability to thrive with multiple priorities of focus.
• Experience organizing events and working with volunteers in the community.

Responsibilities

• Assist in building STARS’ presence in the community by fostering relationships with volunteers and very important patients (VIPs) in the communities we serve.
• Assist in coordinating internal and external event meetings, including preparing agenda, creating, and distributing an invite, taking minutes, and sending out action item requests, where applicable.
• Connect with local businesses across the province to solicit event prize donations and silent auction items.
• Liaise with Foundation colleagues to support internal and external fundraising events across the province.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree