Intern Junior Coordinator, Corporate and Community Partnerships

Cancer affects everyone. It remains the leading cause of death in Canada and the second worldwide, with cases expected to double in the next 20 years. Accelerating cancer research and care is our top priority.

At The Princess Margaret, our bold vision is to Conquer Cancer In Our Lifetime.

As one of the world's top five cancer research centers, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre is renowned for groundbreaking scientific discoveries and exceptional patient care. The Foundation's role is to support, enable, and accelerate this vital work.

Signs of a brighter future are evident. Our dedicated community, combined with the excellence, determination, and creative thinking of the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre team, is driving a movement against cancer. Together, we can make a profound impact, prolonging lives and giving people more time with their loved ones.

With the generous support of our passionate community, The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation (PMCF) is transforming the cancer experience, offering real hope to patients in Canada and around the world. In the past fiscal year, PMCF raised $284 million, our highest revenue ever, and granted $144.9 million to the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. These crucial funds are propelling world-class cancer research and setting new standards of care.

Through the power of our movement, we will achieve our vision to Conquer Cancer In Our Lifetime. Every donation made today accelerates cancer research, improving and prolonging lives tomorrow.

Union: Non-Union
Department: Corporate and Community Partnerships
Reports to: Senior Event Coordinator, CCP
Hours: 35 Hours
Wage: $21/hour
Status: Contract, Temporary Full Time (January to April - with possibility of extension to August)
Closing Date: November 17, 2024

Reporting to the Senior Event Coordinator of Corporate & Community Partnerships, the Junior Coordinator is a key member of the fundraising and business development team responsible for the growth and successful execution of the Princess Margaret Ride to Conquer Cancer and Northern Pass to Conquer Cancer, supporting the team (including the Associate Vice President, Cycling Programs - Corporate & Community Partnerships) in all fundraising and event coordination activities including promotional campaigns, ancillary event activations, and stewardship of existing and new participants. The Junior Coordinator will take a key role supporting the team in meeting their overall fundraising and registration objectives.

You will:
• Update daily Revenue and Registration reports to track event progress
• Mail customized kits of items to event participants, honorary chairs, and sponsors
• Update key operating documents to help ensure on-event networking and operations runs smoothly
• Organize event management internal documents and files to ensure references are readily available to the Event Management team
• Support the Senior Event Coordinator with day-to-day project management and project execution to ensure the team is meeting deadlines
• Assist with event set up and tear down, including arranging furniture, facilitating item pick ups, and coordinating operational logistics on-site
• Ensure optimal re-registrations on-event for the signature events, by engaging with event participants and actively promoting the event
• Organize and oversee warehouse storage to maintain an up-to-date inventory leading up to event week
• Manage inventory of various swag and merchandise to ensure accurate distribution and for inventory purposes

You have:
• University degree or college diploma require
• Exceptionally strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Expert PC skills (MS Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Strong knowledge in event coordination and logistics; understanding the role that philanthropy plays in advancing these activities is an asset
• Ability to muti-task and work under pressure
• Ability to work independently and efficiently in a fast-paced work environment
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude and composed demeanor especially during intense periods and events
• Experience with Blackbaud CRM and AKA Raisin an asset

Work Environment
• Willingness to work flexible hours. Some evening and weekend work will be required.
• Work will take place primarily at our offices at 700 University Avenue, Toronto, on a Hybrid work schedule

Why Work With Us?

• Experience a sense of purpose that you won't get anywhere else, in any other job. You will be making a difference for millions of people impacted by cancer
• We offer a competitive compensation package including competitive salary, incentive pay, health benefits, and Health of Ontario Pension Plan
• We have an open and approachable culture that enables you to bring your best ideas forward
• We will invest in your growth through ongoing learning opportunities, individual development planning, and education assistance programs
• We offer flexible working arrangements to support your need to balance life at work and at home

Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.