Intern, Kids’ Run for Nature

The Community Giving department’s Intern, Kids’ Run for Nature will play an instrumental role in supporting the Kids’ Run for Nature (KRFN) program which seeks to engage Canadian youth and their families around wildlife conservation and inspire fundraising as an important part of conservation. They will engage, support and inspire event hosts, event participants/fundraisers, and volunteers by fostering a connection to WWF-Canada’s mission and conservation initiatives. This role will support the growth and success of the KRFN program and will have the opportunity to help shape and deliver on new strategies and initiatives. A diverse skill set is required to fulfill this position.

 

• Support event hosts (community co-ordinators) by providing regular updates and assistance wherever possible (including but not limited to site visits with panda mascot, poster distribution and outreach activities)

• Assist with event logistics: securing park permits, insurance, event rentals and other site requirements

• Assist the Associate Specialist, Community Campaigns with securing and distributing national event supplies (marketing materials, headbands, runner bibs, fundraising rewards, event signage, etc.)

• Work cross functionally across the organization to support recruitment, fundraising, and engagement strategies via customer service, outreach and marketing initiatives

• Support and document participant recruitment marketing efforts by reaching out to community centres, schools, running clubs and other relevant meet up groups in each event location

• Assist with fundraising support and engagement with event participants and provide customer service via phone calls, managing mailings and monitoring the KRFN inbox

• Work with the Associate Specialist, Human Resources to recruit and coordinate event day volunteers

• Help the Coordinator, 3rd Party Events as needed with event day duties and post-event wrap up

• Other duties as assigned  

 

• University Degree or College Diploma in fundraising management, marketing, or event management and 1-2 years of relevant experience 

• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines 

• Positive attitude and able to work well with staff, volunteers, and external stakeholders

• Valid driver’s licence considered an asset

• Motivated self-starter who can work independently 

• Experience in non-profit or public sector an asset

• Proficient using Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

• Experience using Raisers Edge an asset 

• Available to work evenings and weekends as needed

• Understanding of conservation issues in Canada considered an asset

• Previous office experience preferred

 

This is a 6-month full-time contract position based in Toronto, commencing January 6, 2020. 

This internship will be paid. 

 

If you are interested in applying for this exciting opportunity, you may submit your application either through our online portal or direct mail. Please submit your application using one method only.

 

You can submit your cover letter and resume by clicking HERE.

 

Attn: Human Resources Department 

410 Adelaide St West

Suite 400 

Toronto, ON M5V 1S8

 

If you are submitting an application via direct mail, please include your answers to the following questions: 

1. Apart from its mission, what makes WWF-Canada an employer of choice for you?

2. Are you legally eligible to work in Canada?

3. What are your salary expectations?

4. How flexible are your salary expectations?

5. Where did you see this posting?

  

Please ensure that your application is received on or before November 6, 2019, 5 p.m. EST.  

  

WWF-Canada is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diversity in the workplace and encourage applications from all qualified candidates including women, members of visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and aboriginal peoples. WWF-Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, please advise the Human Resources Representative in a timely fashion of any accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.   

  
 

We thank all applicants for their interest in joining WWF-Canada. Given the volume of applications received, we request that you do not follow up your application with a phone call or email. We will contact only those candidates selected for interviews and thank you for your understanding.