Intern, CN Tower Climb for Nature

The Community Giving's Intern, CN Tower Climb for Nature will play an instrumental role in supporting the community fundraising efforts and events which seek to engage the Canadian public around conservation issues and inspire fundraising as an important part of conservation. This role will engage, inspire and steward fundraisers, event participants and donors by fostering a connection to the brand and WWF’s work. This role will support key events and fundraising campaigns and will have the opportunity to help shape and deliver on new initiatives. This role supports a wide range of programs and requires an individual with a diverse skill set. 

CN Tower Climb (CNTC)

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

• Research and update current team prospect lists

• Recruit teams via phone, email and in person for participation in the event

• Contribute to the planning and development of the event including brainstorming ideas, producing reports and tracking and reporting on key performance indicators 

• Support the Specialist, Events as needed with logistics, event day duties and post-event wrap up

• Other duties as assigned  

 

3rd Party Fundraising and Community Engagement Events 

• Assist the Associate Specialist, Community Giving in engaging 3rd party event hosts and participants as required, including but not limited to site visits with panda mascot, poster distribution and outreach activities

• Provide fundraising support to participants as needed 

• Support the administrative processes of the programs including database updates, mailings, phone calls, etc. 

• Aid the events teams as needed with event logistics, event day duties and post-event wrap up

• 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 with and meet deadlines 

• Basic understanding of cross channel marketing and how to use multiple channels to communicate with audience 

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

• 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.
 
Online 
You can submit your cover letter and resume by clicking HERE.
 
Direct Mail 
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.