Development & Events Assistant (Canada Summer Jobs)

Canadian Film Centre • Toronto, ON

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Canadian Film Centre (CFC) is a charitable, cultural organization that drives the future of Canadian storytelling. Our intensive, hands-on programs in film, television and entertainment technologies empower, shape and advance opportunities for Canadian creators and entrepreneurs working in screen-based industries. Learn more at cfccreates.com.

Job Summary:
The Development & Events Assistant will contribute to an improved use of data in our fundraising activities, through data cleanup and formatting, prospect research, and tagging and management of creative assets. They will also contribute to logistics and coordination of the CFC’s fundraising and community engagement events. This internship offers hands-on experience in fundraising and events, the teamwork involved in business dynamics, and standard organizational practices. Under the direction of CFC’s Director, Development & Engagement, and working with the Creative Impact team; the duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Requirements

• Experience with collection and/or maintenance of large data sets
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
• Exceptional at multitasking, problem-solving, meeting deadlines, and working under pressure
• Must be organized, resourceful and motivated, with strong team-building skills
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams and PowerPoint)

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of Salesforce (or similar database)
• Experience with fundraising and/or events
• Ability to interact, liaise and communicate effectively and easily with a broad range of internal and external people in a professional and ethical manner
• A positive and enthusiastic attitude
• Solutions-oriented and proactive, determining new tasks and department efficiencies
• Patient, amiable, and good-humored

Responsibilities

• Review existing database contact and organization records, correct errors, and consolidate duplicate records in Salesforce
• Enter new data into Salesforce and manage event guest lists
• Organize the CFC’s archive of photos and creative assets
• Update file names and metadata
• Research prospective individual, foundation and corporate donors whose priorities align with the CFC’s mandate
• Attend departmental meetings
• Administrative support
• Other duties as required

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed