Fundraising Events Intern

DevelopmentInternToronto, ON

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All across Canada, Jack.org is training and empowering young people to revolutionize mental health. This is what we do.


Jack Ride is Canada’s Ride for Youth Mental Health, held each spring in support of thousands of young leaders working for the future of youth mental health in Canada. Jack Ride 2020 is going to be our biggest event yet, with more riders than ever before and the largest fundraising goal we’ve ever seen.


That's where you come in.

Jack.org is hiring our 2020 cohort of summer interns to join our staff of 45 humans, 5 dogs, and 1 turtle in our sunny, downtown Toronto office.


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If you are an extremely organized person with a strong interest in youth mental health and a love of event planning and all things logistics, then you may be our next Fundraising Events Intern!


This is a paid internship that runs from May 4, 2020 - August 21, 2020 at our Toronto headquarters.


Note: We are a national charity with a network all across Canada, but this role is based out of our head office in Toronto. If you are chosen to join our team in Toronto for the summer but your primary residence is elsewhere in Canada, we are prepared to offer reasonable compensation to support your travel to the GTA at the beginning of the internship and back home at the end of it.



In this role, you will get to:

  • Support the Major Events team in the planning, logistics, and administrative tasks of two of our major fundraising events
  • Play an integral role in making sure the day of the events go as smoothly as possible
  • Communicate and coordinate with participants, vendors, volunteers, and staff leading up to the events and on the day-of
  • Price out, procure, and track expenses for materials, supplies, deliveries, and swag
  • Respond to inquiries from the public related to the event - timing, accessibility, cost, sign-up, fundraising, etc.
  • Research and help coordinate outreach and publicity opportunities to promote the events
  • Prepare and send thank you cards to donors and participants following each event
  • Take on other duties as assigned

What we’re looking for:

  • A keen and enthusiastic young person who is looking to make an impact
  • A quick learner who is responsible, reliable, and resourceful
  • Experience managing events from start to finish
  • Previous customer service experience
  • Thoroughness and extreme attention to detail
  • Comfort dealing with ambiguity in fast-paced environments
  • Outstanding problem-solving, project management, and organizational capabilities
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • A positive attitude with an eagerness to learn and collaborate
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Suite and G-Suite products

We would love it if you had:

  • Working competency in written and spoken French
  • Experience in Jack.org’s programs
  • Prior experience working with a CRM (e.g. Salesforce) and LMS (e.g. Canvas)
  • Previous experience with fundraising activities
  • Knowledge of the mental health landscape for young people in Canada
  • A passion for advocacy and social justice

What’s in it for you?:

  • A full-time, paid ($17/hour) summer internship (17 weeks: May 4, 2020 - August 21, 2020)
  • A fun and challenging role with lots of opportunities to gain invaluable experience
  • The opportunity to be a part of something important and make an impact on the mental health landscape for young people in Canada
  • A supportive, flexible environment in which to learn and grow
  • A fast-paced and exciting working environment and a team of driven, talented people (check us out)

We will be accepting applications until March 27th, but applications will be reviewed as they come in. So don’t delay!



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Thank you for your interest in working with us!






Jack.org is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds and perspectives. We encourage people who are reflective of the diverse communities we serve to apply to join our team.

Jack.org welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the hiring process.