Intern, Operations

The Azrieli Foundation is one of Canada's largest philanthropic foundations, supporting initiatives in education, science & healthcare, research and the arts. Through strategic grants and partnerships, we strive to foster innovation, empowerment and drive positive change within these critical sectors in Canada and Israel.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Operations Intern to support a range of administrative, logistical, and inventory-related tasks. The ideal candidate will be organized, adaptable, and eager to learn how a high-functioning office environment operates. This is a 12-week, full-time contract role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support data entry and contact management in FileMaker, including tagging, removing outdated entries, and updating contact information.
• Conduct equipment and branded collateral inventory across office and storage spaces.
• Organize IT rooms, reset and decommission outdated computers, and assist with tech-related tasks like printer or equipment moves.
• Maintain order in office supply storage areas.
• Assist with donation coordination for unneeded items.
• Help prepare for all-staff events and social committee activities.
• Participate in logistical tasks and assist with special projects as needed.
  
  

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Comfort with basic office software (e.g., Microsoft Office, Google Workspace).
• Willingness to support physical tasks (e.g., moving supplies, sorting inventory).
• Attention to detail and ability to follow structured processes.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Preferred

• Experience with inventory software or databases (e.g., FileMaker).
• Interest in operations, facilities, or office administration.
• Basic technical literacy with IT equipment (e.g., printers, laptops).

Living Our Values

Our values are the bedrock of our culture. They shape how we work, how we collaborate and how we make decisions—every single day. Those who succeed at the Azrieli Foundation exemplify the core principles of:

• Integrity & respect
• Taking on big challenges
• Excellence
• Passion for making a difference
• Results-oriented mindset
• Sustainable impact

Inclusivity and Accessibility

Living our values means creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, supported and empowered to contribute. Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion is one way we put those values into practice.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and value diverse backgrounds, abilities and ways of thinking. Diversity and inclusion make our organization strong, productive and innovative. Applicants with lived experience who identify as neurodivergent are strongly encouraged to apply.

We are committed to creating inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If you require an accommodation during the application or recruitment process, please reach out to 

About the Foundation:

Driven by a strong belief in philanthropy's powerful role and responsibility, the Azrieli Foundation empowers people by supporting a broad range of organizations, facilitating innovative outcomes and increasing knowledge and understanding in the search for practical and novel solutions.

With a firm conviction that everyone has potential, we work to open doors, break ground and nurture networks, empowering the most vulnerable to the most exceptional to achieve their best and contribute to society.

In addition to strategic philanthropic investments, the Azrieli Foundation operates several initiatives including the Azrieli Fellows Program, the Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence, the Holocaust Survivor Memoirs Program, the Azrieli Music, Arts and Culture Centre and others.