Position: Special Events Coordinator
Department:Development
Reporting to:Director of Philanthropy (DoP)
Classification:temporary contract (8 weeks, 35 hours per week), Canada Summer Jobs funded
Salary:$17.60 per hour
Status:Non-union
Start Date:to be determined
POSITION SUMMARY
Reporting to the Director of Philanthropy (DoP), the Special Events Coordinator provides support to the Philanthropy team in a variety of capacities, with a focus on event planning and coordination.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Complete an environmental scan of family-friendly fundraising strategies used by other nonprofits, looking at what’s working well, how organizations are engaging families, and any creative approaches that could inform our work. Summaries should highlight key themes, opportunities, and ideas that could be adapted for Merrymount.
• Work with staff to design small AI-assisted workflows (e.g., automating simple tasks, drafting communications, data sorting), including support related to creating a donor database
• Assist in developing comprehensive implementation plans for upcoming fundraising events, including timelines, logistics, budget considerations, donor appeals, and event activities.
• Support marketing materials and event logistics for signature fundraising events, including the Annual Gala, Annual Golf Classic and Family Beach Fest
Required Skills & Qualifications:
• This grant is funded by HRSDC and therefore requires that the successful applicant be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period; be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the job; and be legal entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial legislation and regulations (this includes having a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of the employment period).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Interest in event planning, community engagement, and/or nonprofit fundraising
• Comfortable using digital tools and able to help develop AI tools
• Ability to see both the big picture perspective and pay scrupulous attention to details
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, multi-task and meet deadlines
• Demonstrated professionalism and an understanding of the importance of confidentiality
• Proficiency in French an asset
To apply for this position please forward resume to Lee-Anne Cross, Human Resources at lcross@merrymount.on.ca
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.The deadline to apply is April 28, 2026
Successful candidates, as a condition of a job offer, would be required to provide a satisfactory Police Information Check (original document) with vulnerable sector check.
We Are An Equal Opportunity Employer:
Merrymount welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Merrymount invites applications from all qualified individuals. Merrymount is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression. We respectfully acknowledge that Merrymount Family Support and Crisis Centre is located on the traditional territory of the Anishinabewaki, Mississauga, and Attiwonderonk peoples. The office is also in close proximity to the Chippewas of the Thames First Nation, Munsee-Delaware Nation, and Oneida Nation of the Thames. It is an honor to serve children and families on these lands, and we extend our gratitude to the preceding generations who have cared for this land. To contribute to an informed and inclusive community, I encourage you to take the time to learn about the land where you reside or work. For more information, please www.whose.land/en/.