Junior Coordinator (Intern), Corporate and Community Partnerships (Walk & Journey)

At The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation, our mission is to create a world free from the fear of cancer. Cancer remains the number one cause of death for Canadians and our top priority is to accelerate cancer research and care. 

Our role is to garner support for Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, one of the world’s leading cancer research and treatment centres, through philanthropy, fundraising events, and our world-renowned lottery program. The work we accomplish drives groundbreaking research, relentless innovation, and a deep commitment to improving the lives of cancer patients and their loved ones. 

Now, we have an opportunity to blaze an even brighter future for everyone affected by cancer.  

We will Carry The Fire for cancer patients everywhere, lighting the way forward through discovery, reigniting our commitment to transform cancer outcomes and ease the profound suffering cancer causes patients and their loved ones.   

At the PMCF, every one of us carries the fire for someone else. Join us as we inspire a movement and help us achieve our vision to change the way we understand, diagnose, and treat cancer.  

Union: Non-Union 
Department: Corporate and Community Partnerships
Work Model: Hybrid (3 days in office)
Hours: 35 hours/week 
Wage: $21/hour
Status: Internship, Contract (4-6 months)
Posted Date: March 5, 2025
Closing Date: March 16, 2025

To apply for this position, please submit a resume and cover letter in one document. Applications with no cover letter will be not be considered at this time.

The Intern Coordinator is responsible for supporting the plans to maximize fundraising revenue for the Walk & Journey events. This role is involved in supporting the implementation and ongoing plan execution. 

Key Responsibilities

Fundraising & Participant Engagement:

• Support the achievement of annual event strategies and fundraising goals.
• Provide exceptional front line customer service to participants and donors.
• Steward and strengthen relationships with existing event supporters and teams.
• Act as a fundraising ambassador by educating and inspiring event participants to increase activity, engagement, and assist participants in maximizing their fundraising goals.
• Actively prospect and recruit new corporate and community teams and participants —must be comfortable making direct fundraising asks.
• Conduct outbound phone calls to steward and thank top fundraisers and support the overall P2P fundraising plan.
• Build win-win partnerships that align participant and team interests with The Princess Margaret’s mission to deepen engagement.

Event Logistics & Operations:

• Maintain and update daily Revenue and Registration reports to track event progress.
• Assist with event setup and teardown, including coordinating logistics, arranging supplies, facilitating item pick-ups and supporting main events and promotional events.
• Assemble customized kits and packages for participants, honorary chairs, and sponsors where needed.
• Assemble and organize event documents to ensure smooth networking and operations.
• Oversee warehouse storage and manage swag/merchandise inventory for accurate distribution.

Project Management & Team Support:

• Support the Senior Event Coordinator with day-to-day project management, administration and execution.
• Ensure event files and references are readily available for the Event Management team.
• Continuously seek ways to innovate and enhance fundraising events to maintain a leadership position in peer-to-peer fundraising industry.
• Be a collaborative team player, supporting all aspects of event planning and execution.
• Perform other duties as required.

Experience & Skills:

• Currently enrolled in a undergraduate degree, diploma, certification relevant to the role or equivalent work experience.
• Experience in fundraising, sponsorship, sales, customer service or business development (nonprofit or corporate experience is a bonus).
• Strong ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and execute plans efficiently.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, demonstrating strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Business acumen and analytical experience, with the ability to track fundraising performance.
• Experience with fundraising software (Blackbaud CRM, AKA Raisin) and data analysis is an asset.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with confidence in presenting to diverse audiences.
• Previous event management experience is beneficial.

Core Competencies & Values:

• Passion for The Princess Margaret’s vision and mission.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive approach to fundraising and engagement.
• Strong relationship management skills to engage with participants, sponsors, and teams.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment while maintaining a positive attitude.

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 won’t 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 offer a hybrid work environment with 3 days in office (Tuesday, Thursday and one other day per week in office), or as required subject to business needs

UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity and welcomes all applicants including but not limited to: all religions and ethnicities, LGBTQ2s+, BIPOC, persons with disabilities and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

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.