Intern, Corporate and Community Partnerships

**Intern, Corporate and Community Partnerships**

**Toronto**

**ABOUT US**

Since 1983, Campfire Circle has delivered healing through happiness to kids with cancer or serious illness and their families. Our programs are offered in paediatric hospitals across Ontario, in local communities, and at our medically supported overnight camps. Provided at no cost to families, these programs improve overall well-being, build self-confidence and resiliency, and foster much-needed connection with others who share a similar journey.

At Campfire Circle we are committed to ensuring employment is accessible within our organization by reducing financial barriers for summer staff members. Based on identified need, we may be able to assist with costs related to the job such as: camping equipment/gear, outdoor clothing, training/certifications, and transportation. If you require financial assistance related to the program, you are invited to make this known during the recruitment process.

**THE OPPORTUNITY**

Are you a new event, fundraising, or marketing professional seeking to grow your skillset? Are you passionate about working in the charitable sector for an incredible cause and community? Are you looking to join a team of fun, creative and driven individuals? If so, come spend your summer with Campfire Circle and help us spread the magic of Camp

Campfire Circle is seeking an Intern, Corporate & Community Partnerships to support our Development team across a variety of fundraising initiatives. As the Intern, Corporate & Community Partnerships, you will be accountable for supporting the cultivation and implementation of fund development plans related to community events and corporate partnerships.

This role reports to the Director, Corporate & Community Partnerships

**Start Date: April 21, 2025**

**End Date: August 22, 2025**

**Rate: $18.00/hour**

**Key Accountabilities**:
**1) Community & Corporate Partnerships Support**:
a) Provide administrative, logístical and execution support to Community & Corporate Partnerships team including but not limited to: corporate employee engagement days, community events and fundraising events.

b) Attend community fundraising events to engage the general public and raise awareness about Campfire Circle

c) Provide administrative, logístical and execution support for the team’s stewardship, cultivation and engagement events.

d) Support the packing and unpacking of supplies from events, including organizing and purchasing supplies as needed.

e) Support external outreach to aid in recruitment and solicitation of donors, fundraisers, vendors and sponsors as assigned.

**2) Administration**:
a) Support the mailing of event supplies and stewardship items.

b) Assist in the execution of effective stewardship strategies to strengthen donor and fundraiser relationships, creation and distribution of recognition frames and token appreciation gifts and, donor thank you calls, as assigned.

c) Update Raiser’s Edge with donor and donor/fundraiser intelligence as required, including updating actions, notes, proposals, relationship connections and event participation.

d) Support the tracking, monitoring, list pulling, data input and reporting of event information.

e) Support merchandise sales fulfillment and tracking.

**ABOUT YOU**

In accordance with our mandate of creating a caring and safe environment for ill children and their families, we require attestation of childhood vaccinations and an updated Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening. Seasonal boosters against Influenza and the most recent circulating strain of COVID are strongly encouraged. We also require TB testing for all our program-facing staff. Additionally, all of our staff are required to be currently eligible to work in Canada and for Campfire Circle.

Our Campfire Circle summer staff bring boundless enthusiasm, a can-do attitude, and a commitment to creating unforgettable and meaningful experiences for campers and their families. Come join the Circle

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Required Criteria: _

a) Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse group of staff, supporters and volunteers

b) Experience with public speaking

c) Has an interest in fundraising events and the non-profit sector

d) Has an interest in marketing and communications for events

e) Strong verbal, presentation and written communication skills

f) Ability to remain calm in variety of situations

g) A demonstrated ability to organize work, set priorities, meet deadlines and work under the pressure of time constraints

h) A proven ability to work independently with the flexibility to take on a wide variety of assigned duties and projects

i) A demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

j) Detail oriented with great organizational skills

k) Demonstrated professional judgement and discretion in dealing with confidential or sensitive matters

l) Comput