Golf Canada Looking for Intern, Development at Oakville, ON Full Time

OPPORTUNITY:

Title: Intern, Development

Reports to: Coordinator, Operations

LENGTH OF EMPLOYMENT:

Ideal Start Date: April 24, 2023

End Date: August 16, 2023

Status: 4-month contract with possible extension

HOURS OF WORK:

The full-time position would be 5 days a week (Monday to Friday) or a combination equivalent to 35 hours per week as agreed upon by the candidate and Golf Canada Foundation. However, the demands of your position may require your hours of work to vary to meet the objectives of your employment. The position can be executed in a work from home capacity, or from the Foundation’s office at Glen Abbey Golf Club in Oakville, Ontario. Due to the nature of this position, the successful candidate may be required to spend days in-office, travel, or work weekends.

OPPORTUNITY

The Development Intern will provide direct support to the Foundation’s Operations Coordinator and at times to the Foundation’s CEO, Senior Director of Development, and Events Director. The successful candidate’s focus will be on the coordination of non-profit fundraising administration, grant and scholarship distribution, and assistance in the development of the national junior golf program. Additionally, the successful candidate will be responsible for supporting department projects and fundraising initiatives that reduce barriers to golf for a variety of demographics such as youth and women.

This position will comprise of strong administrative support for fundraising properties held within the RBC Canadian Open and private donor events. The ideal candidate must be organized and willing to assist in taking necessary steps to complete work, which at times can be physical in nature through the event set-up/tear-down process.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

• Assist in the coordination of non-profit fundraising administration
• Participate in preparation of 2023 Foundation initiatives and events
• Liaise with scholarships/grants committees and external stakeholders; corporate and individual donors
• Assist in scholarship and grants administration and data management
• Support Foundation event staff in event execution and post-event review
• Assist in planning and coordination of fund development projects
• Support the integrity of the Foundation’s database and assist in managing donor information

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & ABIITIES:

• Proactive, outgoing, and enthusiastic; ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strict attention to detail and deadlines
• Strong computer, communication, organization, and interpersonal skills
• Access to a remote work location with strong internet connection
• Must be willing to travel through the work-week and/or on weekends (mostly GTA/Ontario)
• Fundraising and/or golf knowledge, and bilingual (English and French) are considered assets
• Data management a strong asset
• Client or customer service an asset

APPLICATIONS:

Golf Canada – Human Resources

1333 Dorval Drive, Suite 1

Oakville, ON L6M 4X7

Apply via Career Page Link Below

One (1) position available. Golf Canada will interview up to six (6) candidates. Forward cover letter and resume to Career Page, NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE to the above contact by 11:59pm, March 12th, 2023. Golf Canada thanks all applicants but will contact only those who will be invited for an interview.

Golf Canada is committed to providing a safe environment for all, especially children. All applicants will be

thoroughly screened using background checks and a review process.

Golf Canada is dedicated to employment equity and fostering diversity within the workplace in order to

build an inclusive workforce where all employees have the opportunity to reach their potential.

Golf Canada’s core values are “Fun, Excellence, Inclusion, Respect, Accountability” and while these are

included in each employee’s offer of employment and annual employment letters, these core values are

also an integral part of the Golf Canada’s recruitment, hiring and annual review process.

Golf Canada is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the

Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). If you require accommodation during any stage

of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at 905-849-9700.