Summer Student – Program Assistant

Description:

March of Dimes Canada is a leading national charity dedicated to empowering people with disabilities to live and thrive in communities across Canada. We are currently hiring a Program Assistant (Summer Student) to support key initiatives, including:
✔ Adult Day Program for people with brain injuries
✔ After Stroke Virtual Programs
✔ Philanthropy events and stakeholder engagement
✔ Marketing and communications support

This role offers an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in event coordination, community support, and administrative work while making a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals with disabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

🎨 Event & Program Support:

• Assist in organizing the Arts and Crafts Show for the Adult Day Program in Victoria.
• Support service users in creating artwork and preparing invitations and promotional materials.
• Provide general assistance in the Adult Day Program to ensure smooth delivery of services.

📝 Administrative & Office Support:

• Perform general office duties, including mailing, responding to inquiries, and data entry.
• Use Microsoft Office 365 to create reports, memos, and documents.

💻 Marketing & Fundraising:

• Assist in organizing and implementing Step Up for Stroke 2025, a national virtual fundraiser.
• Support promotion, outreach, and administration for After Stroke events.
• Research and update the national resource database.
• Help with virtual program delivery by assisting meeting facilitators and compiling statistics.

Minimum Requirements:

✔ Enrolled in or completion of post-secondary education in a related field
✔ Strong communication and writing skills
✔ Ability to work independently and as part of a team
✔ Excellent organizational, planning, and time-management skills
✔ Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
✔ Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Eligibility Criteria:

This position is part of the Canada Summer Jobs Program and requires candidates to:
🔹 Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment.
🔹 Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or have refugee protection under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.
🔹 Have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN) and be legally entitled to work in Canada.
🔹 International students are not eligible.

Why Join Us?

🌟 Make a real impact by supporting individuals with disabilities.
🌟 Work with a leading national charity with over 70 years of history.
🌟 Gain valuable experience in program coordination, event planning, and community outreach.
🌟 Be part of an inclusive, diverse, and supportive workplace.