Community Partnerships Intern (Events)
About The Position
Make-A-Wish Canada is offering a paid summer internship program designed to provide students with impactful non-profit work experience and a deep understanding of the sector. The program aims to equip students with hands-on experience and sector knowledge for their future careers while contributing to the organization's mission. Interns can work in their preferred areas of interest on significant projects alongside industry leaders. This specific internship is for a Community Partnerships Intern to join the Newfoundland & Labrador team, reporting to the Director, Community Partnerships. The role offers real-world fundraising experience and mission/administrative support. It is a full-time summer internship at 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a hybrid work model (2 days in office/3 days work from home).
Requirements
- Current student or a recent graduate.
- Must be between 18 and 30 years of age (requirement of Canada Summer Jobs funding).
- Must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or refugee to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (requirement of Canada Summer Jobs funding).
- Proficiency with MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel).
- Comfortable in working with other team members and wish parents to gather information, if required.
- A clear Criminal Background Check will be required.
Nice To Haves
- Some related experience is preferred.
- Access to reliable transportation for occasional local travel needs, an asset.
Responsibilities
- Provide event management support for signature and community fundraising events.
- Develop outreach communications and collateral to connect with supporters (donors, corporate sponsors, event fundraisers, volunteers).
- Conduct prospect research to identify new corporate partnership opportunities.
- Collaborate with the team to develop customized stewardship touchpoints.
- Act as an ambassador for the Foundation when communicating with donors and stakeholders.
- Prepare wish boxes for delivery to wish kids & their families.
- Assist with wish presentations as needed.
- Inventory the supply room and provide other office administration support.
- Perform other duties as required.
Benefits
- Paid summer internship program
- Meaningful opportunities to make a difference in the lives of children with critical illnesses
- Hands-on project experience
- Deep understanding of the non-profit sector
- Inclusive & collaborative team environment
- Hourly rate of $16.35
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
