Sustainable Funding Intern

Ampere Association

1d•Remote

About The Position

Join an organization that's making an impact in rural, remote, and Indigenous communities. Ampere (the operating name of the Pinnguaq Association) isn't just another non-profit. We're an award-winning catalyst for change, activating opportunities for people of all ages in rural, remote, and Indigenous communities to unlock their potential through STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math). Through our partnerships with communities, businesses, and technology creators, we co-design and deliver culturally responsive tools, resources, curriculums, and world-class programming across the country. We believe the best education doesn't feel like work, it feels like discovery. From our roots in Pangnirtung, Nunavut, we've grown to operate Makerspace and Skills Hubs in Iqaluit (Nunavut), Bathurst (New Brunswick), and the Kawartha Lakes (Ontario), while collaborating with partners nationwide. We provide opportunities to learners at every age and stage of life, and our mission-driven model ensures that 100% of social enterprise proceeds sustain programs that benefit communities we serve. Your work here directly changes lives. If you're passionate about making a tangible difference, this is where you belong. Ampere’s Office of Sustainable Funding, including its Strategic Development and Social Enterprise divisions, ensures the organization’s long-term viability by generating revenue to support both current and future initiatives. We secure funding for programs through grants from private foundations and all levels of government, through individual and corporate donations, and through products and services offered by our Social Enterprise division.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years of completed university coursework, a Bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Strong interest in learning and applying new skills towards working effectively in a team environment.
Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and manage timelines.
Excellent language skills (written and verbal communication, reading comprehension).
Ability to evaluate information and think critically.
Strong interest in working in service of equity-deserving communities.

Nice To Haves

Strong familiarity with Google Suites is preferred.
Relevant experience in administration or education in Language, Communications, Education, or a related field is an asset.
Relevant experience in administration is an asset.
Fundraising experience within a not-for-profit, charity or social enterprise setting is an asset.
Experience within rural, remote and Indigenous communities in Canada is an asset.

Responsibilities

Maintain up-to-date records of funding opportunities, project outcomes, and related documentation.
Collect, organize, and input data into the organization’s proposal management system.
Collect and manage information from proposals, projects, and program deliveries to support future proposal writing by tracking and organizing relevant data.
Organize and maintain a database of frequently used proposal documents.
Conduct research to align projects with evidence-based practices.
Create reference documents and reports to support grant writing.
Prepare proposal templates and assist writers with background information, supporting documents, and any other information/documentation necessary for proposal preparation and submission.
Learn the organization’s proposal writing approach and apply knowledge gained on the job to prepare and submit funding proposals.

Benefits

Preference to applicants anywhere in Nunavut or in Kawartha Lakes, ON.
This position will start in September 2026. Flexible, up to 6 months.
If you are presently in College or University and would like to do this internship as part of your educational program as a co-op placement, please indicate this in your cover letter.
Ampere strongly believes in fostering diversity within the communities we serve. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, women, visible minorities, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.
Ampere is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. Please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process.
Ampere prioritizes the safety of our employees and the community members we work with, because of this we may require both new hires and current team members to undergo a Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS).
The approval for acceptance of a VSS lies with our People and Culture Team and Management.
To ensure up-to-date documentation, please ensure it has not been over six months since the date of completion of the VSS you are submitting.
The expense for the VSS falls on the individual, not the company, if there are any concerns regarding this please speak to the People and Culture Team.
Additionally, please confirm you're completing the VSS in the correct region.