We are hiring an Events and Marketing Intern for a 15-week contract, starting May 2024. The successful applicant will work closely with the Executive Director on on-going fundraising events and marketing projects that fit within the following priority areas:

Fundraising Event Support

• The right-hand of the Executive Director, you’ll be asked to support by:
  • Attending a set number of fundraising events to assist with set up and take down of marketing materials
  • Engage with partner organizations during events to enhance KidSport’s presence
  • Liaise with volunteers on schedules and responsibilities
  • Track and analyze fundraising goals and donations
  • Assist local chapters with event support as requested

Social Media And Marketing Administration

• Expand organization’s existing brand presence by:
  • Using your creative flare to develop engaging social media content
  • Expanding on current network and exploring new avenues for connections
  • Engaging with followers in manner consistent with organization’s values and voice
  • Track analytics and respond accordingly
  • Research into potential partnerships and sport organizations

Website Management

• As the core hub for all of the organization’s information, nurture the website by:
  • Keeping news and events pages up-to-date
  • Review chapter websites for edits and updates
  • Ensuring functionality of donation and application pages

What you will bring to the role

Vibrant communicator

• Clear and concise written (email) and verbal (phone, in person) skills
• Ability to manage confidential communication with care
• Confident with public speaking
• French language an asset

Engaging storyteller

• Experience in developing creative and written content for social media
• Understand the impact of telling a story to pull in the audience
• Confidence in using social media platforms for communication (FB, Twitter, IG, LinkedIn, Buffer, Canva, etc.)

Passion for children’s causes

• Believes in providing service to support positive development in children and youth
• Understands the value of charitable work in local communities
• History of participation in sport is considered a strong asset

Willingness to learn

• You’ll get hands-on experiences with a number of marketing platforms and programs
• You’ll learn how to manage fundraising events to maximize an organization’s presence and results
• You’ll see inside a charitable non-profit, and understand the impact that this sector has on the population at large

Individual skills

• Highly organized, ambitious, and energetic
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of Microsoft Suite, especially Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience with WordPress an asset

Other Information

• Completed minimum of 1 year and is currently enrolled in a Canadian post-secondary institution with an interest in Business & Marketing, Public Policy, Youth and Child Services, and/or Physical Activity & Sport
• 30 hours/week, $16.55-18.50/hr based on experience
• Access to laptop/computer required
• Valid driver’s license and access to car would be valuable
• Location – Halton Region

To apply, send your resume and cover letter to info@kidsportontario.ca by 4pm February 29 and include “Summer Intern” in the subject line.

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