About The Scleroderma Society of Ontario:
The Scleroderma Society is a part of a national non-profit organization committed to supporting individuals affected by scleroderma through education, advocacy, and research. We work to raise awareness, fund creative research, and foster a supportive community for patients and their families across the country.
Position Summary:
The Scleroderma Society of Ontario We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Special Events Coordinator to support the planning, execution, and wrap-up of a national, month-long fundraising program. This role is ideal for someone with a passion for event planning, community engagement, and nonprofit work. The successful candidate must be available to attend and support in-person events on weekends throughout the internship period.
Under the supervision of the Fund Development Specialist, the person in this position will work on:
· Fundraising Program Coordination: Assist in the coordination and execution of a national month-long fundraising initiative, including logistics, registration tracking, participant communications, and day-to-day administrative support.
· In-Person Event Support: Attend weekend events to provide on-site support including setup/takedown, registration, volunteer coordination, and community engagement.
· Outreach & Engagement: Support outreach efforts to participants, sponsors, and volunteers via phone, email, and social media, helping to foster excitement and participation.
· Promotional Support: Help prepare event materials, signage, kits, and promotional items; assist with creating content for event-related communications and social media.
· Post-Event Wrap-Up: Assist with thank-you communications, impact reporting, and post-event documentation and data entry.
· General Administrative Support: Provide organizational support including managing schedules, tracking deadlines, and maintaining event files.
Skills and Experience
· Post-secondary education in a relevant program or equivalent experience
· Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
· Strong written communication and editing skills. Proofreading and attention to detail.
· Exceptional organizational abilities, time management skills with an ability to meet deadlines, multitask and prioritize assigned duties
· Experience working in event coordination, event planning or project management is an asset
· Social Media experience is preferred
· Collaborative relationship-builder
· Achievement-oriented; a goal-setter
What do we offer?
· A high-performing, collaborative team environment with proven leadership and a highly skilled team with a commitment to excellent work culture.
· A fun and inclusive workplace in a central location of Downtown Hamilton.
· Bonus: On nice days, we can work up on the rooftop!
· Flexible work agreement policy in place allows employees to work remote and/or hybrid schedule.
· We are surprisingly cooler than you would expect us to be (we’re fun and hip!)
· Learn alongside nonprofit champions and gain a new perspective in your everyday life.
· A fun and immersive learning experience while guiding and building valuable soft and hard skills.
· A meaningful role, making a difference every day for people living with or at risk of scleroderma.
· An entrepreneurial environment, working for a national organization where you feel valued, recognized, and rewarded.
All interested applicants should e-mail their resume and cover letter to riva@scleroderma.ca
At Scleroderma Society of Ontario, we are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or other legally protected status. We are dedicated to a high-performance, diverse, and inclusive workplace. We strongly believe that having a diverse organization with various skills and abilities will inspire creativity, drive innovation, and promote belonging. We are committed to building a team representative of different backgrounds and perspectives, and we encourage applications from all qualified candidates who represent the full diversity of communities across Canada.
LOCATION & HOURS
41 King William St. Suite 203, Hamilton, ON (located above The Mule)
Typical Hours
May: Monday to Friday – 9:00am – 5:00pm (some flexibility required – evenings & weekends)
June: Tuesday to Saturday – 9:00am – 5:00pm (some flexibility required)
All interested applicants should e-mail their resume and cover letter to riva@scleroderma.ca
*Pending approval, this opportunity is funded by the Canada Summer Jobs program and is subject to the following criteria:
To be eligible, applicants must:
Be between 15 and 30 years old
Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or a refugee
Be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial/federal legislation.
Not be receiving Employment Insurance benefits while working.
Pay: $19.00
