Community Engagement Assistant Intern

Are you an outgoing and compassionate individual who enjoys engaging with people and helping others in your community?

Are you interested in working in a positive and flexible team environment where you will use your skills to connect others to meaningful volunteer opportunities? Do you have great communication skills, are detail orientated, identify as a self starter and are highly organized?
Hospice Northwest Services has an opening for a one-year contract Community Engagement Assistant position. If you feel this position would be a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.
We are looking for applicants 18 years of age or older who are interested in transitioning to a new career in non-profit/volunteer management, or are unemployed/underemployed and who are entering a new field.
Key duties and Responsibilities:
-Engage with the public to help advertise volunteer opportunities at Hospice Northwest, as well as help promote public educational opportunities
-Assist with all aspects of volunteer recruitment, training, retention, appreciation and management of 150 hospice volunteers
-Update and assist with managing records, metrics, information and volunteer communications
-Assist with creation and execution of volunteer communications, meetings and workshops
-Help plan and execute promotional, fundraising and/or educational public events
-Maintain public resources, (website, resource library) with valuable information on topics related to death, dying, illness and grief
-Complete the HNW volunteer training program and utilize that training to support clients/volunteers during work hours
-Be flexible to allow for occasional evening and weekend availability
Qualifications:
• 18 years or older
• Must be the first time working in this field
• Reside in Thunder Bay and be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Have not previously participated in a NOHFC-funded internship
• Computer literacy and proficiency with Microsoft Programs
• Excellent communication skills
Deadline to Apply July 25, 2025
Start date TBD
Please send cover letter and resume to info@hospicenorthwest.ca

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