Youth Program Intern

The Winnipeg Foundation is For Good. Forever. We help people give back to our shared community by connecting generous donors with Causes they care about For Good. We are an endowment-based public foundation, so gifts are pooled and invested, and the annual earnings are distributed back to the community Forever. Formed in 1921, we are proud to be the first community foundation in Canada. Our vision is ‘a Winnipeg where community life flourishes for all.’   

The Foundation is committed to work/life balance and diversity both within the organization and in its work with the community.  

To ensure a diversified and representative workforce, The Winnipeg Foundation invites Indigenous persons, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply. We encourage you to declare your employment equity status within your cover letter. 

We are currently recruiting for a 

Youth Program Intern
Term: April 15, 2024 – November 15, 2024

The Opportunity: 

The internship will run on a part-time and full-time schedule. The successful applicant is expected to work at least 20 hours per week during the part-time periods and 35 hours per week during the full-time periods.

Below is a breakdown of the scheduled timetable:

· April 15, 2024 – May 3, 2024 (Part-time) – 3 weeks

· May 6, 2024 – September 6, 2024 (Full-time) - 18 weeks

· September 9, 2024 – November 15, 2023 (Part-time) – 10 weeks

Under the supervision of the Youth Program Officer, the intern is responsible for supporting The Foundation’s youth engagement programs. The incumbent will have exposure and build skills in the following areas:  

• Event Planning 
• Program Management 
• Program Evaluation 
• Recruitment (Human Resources) 
• Database Management  

Specific tasks included in this role are: 

• Assist with planning and implementing various events such as the Youth in Philanthropy Gala, Summer Internship Program Celebration, YiP Conference, and Walking Together Grants Celebration 
• Support the Summer Internship Program by conducting interviews, coordinating site visits, and planning summer events. Review reports and evaluations for all Youth Programs 
• Update Youth Program databases and ensure proper coding

About You:   

• Pursuing or recent completion of a post-secondary program 
• Experience working with youth 
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite of products 
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills 
• Strong work ethic and ability to multi-task, prioritize and take direction 
• Basic understanding of the charitable sector 

What We Offer: 

• Salary: $20 per hour
• Vacation pay equivalent to 4% of salary 
• Position will involve primarily in-office work with regular local travel to community organizations (travel provided)   

Applications, including resume and cover letter, should be submitted by March 5, 2024. All applications must be submitted at https://careers.risepeople.com/the-winnipeg-foundation/en.          

The Winnipeg Foundation is committed to an inclusive, barrier free environment and will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Accessibility for Manitobans Act (AMA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those advancing in the competition will be contacted. If contacted to participate in the process, please advise if you require accommodation.

Job Type: Internship / Co-op
Contract length: 6 months

Salary: $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 35 per week

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Work Location: In person