Domestic Programs Intern Summer Internship

About the Department:

The Programs Department oversees the strategic allocation andutilizationof resources for humanitarian and development projects in over 30 countries ensuring compliance as a registered charity. This involves aspects of administration proposal development project management and remote and in-personmonitoringand evaluation to name a few. Program staff excel in proactive problem-solving and stakeholder management capable of navigating diverse needs and ensuring effective communication.

Job Purpose:

The Domestic Programs Intern will supportIslamic Relief Canada(IRC)s Domestic Programs team by researching funding opportunitiesassistingwith outreach to potential partners and donors and providing administrative support to help advance IRCs domestic programmingobjectives.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Conduct a focused scan of domestic funding opportunities thatalignswith IRCs Domestic Programs Strategy.

• Identifypotential funders such as governments (municipal provincial federal) corporations community foundations and family foundations.

• Summarize eligibility priorities deadlines and strategic alignment.

• Prepare a simple funding pipeline to organize findings.

• Support the Partnerships Manager and team in reaching out to selected organizations or donors to introduce IRCs domestic work.

• Keep research files organized.Assistwith meeting notes scheduling and preparing briefing summaries.

• Support the broader department with administrative tasks.

Qualifications & Competencies

Experience:

• Experience in research administration community outreach fundraising or related areas (professional volunteer or academic experience accepted).

• Experience preparing summaries reports or organized documentation is an asset.

• Experience coordinating tasks or supporting projects with multiple stakeholders is beneficial.

KnowledgeSkillsand Attributes:

• Strong research and analytical abilities.

• Proficiencywith Microsoft Office applications (Word Excel PowerPoint).

• Strong organizational skills and ability tomaintainstructured records.

• Interestin program development fundraising and the nonprofit sector.

• Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills.

Other:

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.