Join the ISNA Canada Team!
Programs/Events Intern
Description
Duration: 8 Weeks
Job Term: Full Time, Summer Contract
Primary Duties:
- Assist in planning, coordinating, and executing programs, events, and community initiatives
- Support the development and delivery of programs that align with organizational and community goals
- Lead event planning logistics including timelines, registration, communications, setup, and post-event follow-up
- Design program and event plans while collaborating with staff, volunteers, and stakeholders for successful execution
- Promote programs and events through marketing initiatives, outreach efforts, and social media communications
- Create and maintain participant, volunteer, and stakeholder contact lists, registrations, and communication records
- Develop procedures, forms, and records to document program and event activities
- Assist in tracking program and event budgets, expenditures, and allocated resources
- Evaluate program and event outcomes and provide recommendations for improvement
- Identify and engage community partners to create collaborative programming opportunities
- Assess community needs and contribute ideas to enhance current offerings and develop new initiatives
- Support sports program planning, logistics, and day-to-day operational requirements
- Ensure programs and events are welcoming, inclusive, and reflective of the diverse needs of the community
- Provide leadership and support to volunteers and volunteer committees to strengthen community engagement and organizational impact
- Maintain availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays when required for special programming and events
- Commit to being present on program and event days, assisting with setup, delivery, and wrap-up
Qualifications:
- Experience in event planning, program coordination, or community engagement is an asset
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong planning, organization, and time management skills
- Demonstrated leadership ability and effective conflict resolution skills
- Ability to manage multiple stakeholders while delivering strong customer service
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while contributing effectively within a team environment
- Strong relationship-building skills with staff, volunteers, community members, and external partners
- Energetic, adaptable, and enthusiastic about community service and engagement
Required Qualifications:
- Applicants must be between the ages of 18 to 30 years (inclusive)
- Must be a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or person granted refugee protection under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of employment
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations
- Must have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN) at the start of employment and maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada throughout the employment term
- Must have access to a reliable personal laptop for administrative and internship-related responsibilities
Compensation
$17.60 per hour