Foundation Assistant, General and Digital Initiatives

Contract Period: May 5 to September 1, 2025 (18 weeks)

Location: Toronto, ON (Onsite, In-Office)

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Some Weekends / Flexibility Required)

Pay Rate: $20/hr

About the CNE Foundation

The Canadian National Exhibition Foundation is a public foundation and registered charity. The philanthropic arm of the Canadian National Exhibition Association, we fund programs year-round to make a positive impact in the lives of individuals and the community in support of our vision: “Empowering community. Improving lives.” To learn more about the CNE Foundation and our programs, please visit: cnefoundation.com.

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Assistant will support the operations of the Foundation, including program implementation, the management of the Foundation’s social media activities and facilitating the creation of marketing collateral in support of CNEF programs. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Take a lead role in the implementation of digital marketing initiatives in support of the Foundation’s key fundraiser, the Grand CNE 50/50, including the development of graphics (in Canva), and copy for social media posts and eblasts
• Using a donor-centric approach, develop original content, including videos and written content, to build awareness for the Foundation and its specific charitable programs, communicate impact, engage the community and encourage charitable giving in support of the Foundation’s initiatives
• Capture photos and video footage of Foundation programs during the CNE, including Smiles on Faces Program family visits, and baseball and basketball tournament highlights and awards presentations
• Coordinate content contributions from Foundation colleagues to ensure an interesting and appropriate mix of content, as well as consistent messaging and look and feel
• Facilitate the development of marketing communications pieces in support of CNEF programs to ensure they are completed on time and on budget, including briefing the CNEF’s creative agency, reviewing proofs, seeking feedback and approvals internally, and from partners, and liaising with the printer
• Select photos and write copy for marketing pieces and website content in alignment with the overall branding and messaging of the Foundation
• Support the general administration, coordination and logistics of CNEF programs, campaigns and events
• Communicate with current and potential donors and suppliers, as needed
• Assist with administrative duties including: facilitating meetings, booking boardrooms, taking phone calls, etc.
• Assist with generating reports, presentations, etc.
• Assist with measuring outcomes of programs and reporting back
• Support the Executive Director with any other projects or initiatives
• Other duties as assigned

Special Conditions

• Willingness to work in areas that may contain bright lights, loud noises and crowds of people, and in various weather conditions
• Available to work full-time during regular office hours throughout the summer, and flexible hours, evenings and weekends for the duration of the CNE event (August 15 to September 1)
• Valid Ontario G2 or G license required to operate on-site golf cart
• Ability to lift boxes/items up to 25 lbs

Qualifications & Educational Requirements

• Experience and/or education in a field related to marketing, communications and public relations would be preferred
• Experience and/or education in a field related to fundraising management would be an asset
• Previous social media work experience would be considered an asset
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Must demonstrate strong writing skills with ability to write engaging and optimized written content for social media and eblasts
• Ability to develop graphic and visual content for social media, including capturing photos and video, developing graphics in Canva, and creating and editing short videos
• Comfortable interacting with various stakeholders to gather background information and obtain testimonials for social media
• Reliable, enthusiastic and friendly
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, and comfortable using various social media platforms (e.g. Facebook, Instagram, X, Linkedin, etc.) and online tools (e.g. Canva)
• Self-motivated

The CNEF is committed to the learning and growth of its employees and works to provide opportunities for skill development. Some learned skills in this role may include:

• Digital marketing skills
• Charitable program management skills

• Fundraising management skills
• Leadership skills
• Administrative skills
• Business communication skills – both verbal & written
• Research and analytical skills
• Ability to think critically in fast-paced environment
• Time management skills
• Organizational skills

Canada Summer Jobs Program

As this position is dependent on Canada Summer Jobs Program funding, applicants must meet the program’s requirements. To be eligible, youth must:

• be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period
• be either a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of employment and
• have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial and territorial legislation and regulations (Note: International students are not eligible participants.)

Invitation to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a resume and covering letter (optional) outlining related experience and qualifications to the attention of Human Resources by no later than April 11, 2025. Please note only candidates invited for an interview will be contacted.

At the CNEF we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported. The CNEF offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities as part of its recruitment process. If you are contacted for an interview, please advise us if you require any accommodation.