Fundraising Intern Summer Internship

Job purpose:

• This position will work directly under the Regional FD Manager and will support the department in advancing community fundraising and volunteer initiatives.

• The intern willassistwith coordinating regional volunteer activities and serve as a supporting point of contact for volunteers helpingfacilitatecommunication andlogisticsas needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Community Relations

• Support the maintenance of donor and community relationships within the assigned region.

• Assistin exploring new outreach opportunities to help expand community engagement.

• Support mosque and community relations including distributing campaign materials andassistingwith Jummah orTaraweehcollections.

• Assistin setting up small community fundraisers and awareness activities.

• Provide general fundraising support to stakeholders and help respond to basic inquiries.

• Help prepare simple updates notes and documentation for the Regional FD Manager.

• Assistin using regional social media platforms to promote Islamic Relief campaigns and activities.

Volunteers and Networking

• Assistwith coordinating regional volunteers including communication scheduling and basic onboarding tasks.

• Support volunteer involvement in grassroots community events and activities.

• Assistvolunteer teams during larger IRC events challenges and tours.

• Help promote IRC fundraising events and initiatives through volunteer networks.

• Attendlocal and IRC events to support networking and volunteer engagement.

Event Planning and Execution

• Assiststaff and volunteers in the coordination and setup of local events.

• Support IRCs presence at IR and non-IR events by helping with onsitelogistics.

• Help prepare and organize materials and equipmentfor events.

• Assistwith transporting or organizing event materials as needed.

• Support inventory checks and upkeep of fundraising and promotional supplies.

Qualifications & Competencies

Experience:

• Experience supporting events community engagement or volunteer activities (volunteer or academic experience accepted).

• Experienceassistingwith coordination orlogisticsis an asset.

KnowledgeSkillsand Attributes:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively with volunteers and community members.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.

• Comfort engaging with diverse communities andrepresentingIRC professionally.

• BasicproficiencywithMircrosoftOffice and online communication tools.

• Motivation and empathy toward Islamic Reliefs mission andvalues.

Other:

• Current local driving license and access to a vehicle.

• Have a flexible approach to workin order toaccommodate eventsfunctionsand work activity.

As this is a Canada Summer Jobs position all applicants must meet eligibility guidelines as specified by Service Canadain order tobe considered for the above position:

• Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period.

• Be 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 the employment.

• Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canadain accordance withrelevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.

Hybrid Work Policy:

IRC has a hybrid model where in-office requirements are based on distance from our Burlington headquarters or a regional office (Surrey EdmontonCalgaryand Ottawa). Depending on where you live this can range fromtwo days a week to one day a month.

Commitment to Accessibility

Islamic Relief Canada is committed toprovidinginclusive employment opportunities. Accommodation requests are invited at all stages of IRC recruitment hiring and employment processes. We make every effort to provide reasonableaccommodationsin a timely manner. If you have any accommodation requests or questionsregardingthe hiring process contact us ator 1-.

Please note:

This is a short-term internship under the Canada Summer Jobs program (8-week duration) with a salary of $20/hr. Please disregard the annual salary range shown.