Junior Coordinator, Community Events
Job Summary
Union: Non-Union
Department: Corporate and Community Partnerships
Hours: 35 hours
Wage range: $22.50/hour
Status: Contract Full-time (May 2026 - October 2026)
Vacancy: Backfill
Posted Date: April 1 2026
Closing Date: April 12 2026
Please note: Our Technical Assessment opens April 7 via TestGorilla
As a part of the Corporate and Community Partnerships department the Community Events team supports individuals groups and organizations that host fundraising events in their communities. The team provides guidance tools and resources to help organizers successfully plan promote and deliver events from initial registration through postevent wrapup.
Reporting to the Senior Manager Community Events the Junior Coordinator works closely with internal stakeholders and external event organizers to support communityled fundraising initiatives and ensure a positive and seamless experience for all partners.
Manage Community and Third Party Events
- Support community events portfolio to drive fundraising efforts and ensure a positive event experience
- Develop event plans including detailed critical paths timelines and checklists to ensure events are executed smoothly
- Attend events as requested to assist with registration auctions raffles and other on-site event support
- Organize cheque presentations and present thank-you speeches at events to acknowledge contributions and inspire continued support
- Build and maintain event websites as needed providing regular updates and reports to organizers
- Support the development of promotional materials for events such as posters brochures and other event assets
- Follow established processes to set up monitor and close out events
- Partner with teams across the foundation to advance the fundraising impact of our 3rd party event organizers
Manage Partnerships
- Create steward and grow relationships with 3rd party event organizers
- Build and maintain partnerships and relationships with 3rd party event organizers
- Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams as well as a multitude of stakeholders including; participants team captains patients families sponsors corporate teams volunteers clinics doctors and hospital staff
Qualifications :
Operating & Technical Skills
- Strong knowledge in event logistics understanding the role that philanthropy plays in advancing these activities
- Exceptionally strong communication skills both written and verbal
- Expert PC skills (MS Office: Excel Word PowerPoint and Outlook)
- Experience working with online fundraising tools database and social media platforms is an asset
- Experience with Blackbaud CRM and AKA Raisin an asset
Interpersonal Skills
- Exceptional customer service skills with the ability to develop and leverage professional working relationships with our 3rd party event organizers
- Ability to work independently and efficiently in a busy environment managing multiple 3rd party events Ability to play a key role in building a cohesive part of the team
- Ability to maintain a positive attitude and composed demeanor especially during stressful periods and events
Experience & Education
- 1 year relevant work experience or a current student enrolled in a University degree or college diploma in Event Management or similar
Additional Information :
We believe that the way we work together is just as important as what we accomplish. By making choices and taking actions that align with our values we achieve greater success and our work lives become happier and more meaningful.
At PMCF we strive to foster a culture built on Collaboration Accountability Respect and Excellence (CARE). Central to these values is our commitment to IDEAA: Inclusion Diversity Equity Accessibility and Anti-Racism.
- Experience a sense of purpose that you wont get anywhere else in any other job. You will be making a difference for millions of people impacted by cancer
- 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 a hybrid work environment with Tuesday Thursday and one other day per week in office or as required subject to business needs
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.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
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About Company
The University Health Network, where above all else the needs of patients come first, encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, t ... View more