Job Specifications
Title: Events Intern
Department: Community Engagement
Reports to: Sr. Manager, Events
Existing Vacancy: Yes
Duration: 5 months
Location: 2075 Bayview Ave, North York, ON M4N 3M5 (K-Wing)
Who We Are
Sunnybrook Foundation inspires lasting support for Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, one of Canada’s largest and most dynamic health science centres impacting the lives of the more than 1.1 million patients it sees each year. Sunnybrook is ranked #3 in Canada and #30 worldwide in Newsweek Magazine’s World’s Best Hospitals 2026 list. This is the eighth consecutive year Sunnybrook has received this recognition.
Together with our donor community, Sunnybrook Foundation raises critical funds for Sunnybrook’s world class academic health sciences centre to achieve our shared vision to invent the future of health care. With ambitious goals ahead, the Foundation is committed to continuing to grow our results and impact as we help Sunnybrook to raise sights, uncover new possibilities, develop talent, and deliver exceptional care.
We are one team in pursuit of a common purpose – to inspire lasting support for Sunnybrook – and we are guided by our values: Build Connectedness, Act with Integrity, Meaningful Collaboration and Strive for Excellence.
Why Join Us
At Sunnybrook Foundation, purpose and passion drive us. We lead with our values and know that our diversity makes us stronger. Here, your work will help raise funds to shape the future of one of the world’s best hospitals, contributing to innovation and a profound impact on the communities we serve. You will collaborate, learn, and grow with a team united in our ambition.
Position Overview
Reporting to the Sr. Manager, Events, the Events Intern will support with the coordination and implementation of logistics, execution and production of the RBC Race for the Kids. The Events Intern will be responsible for monitoring timelines, event implementation and building relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including but not limited to donors, volunteers, employees, vendors and team members. Supporting the Community Engagement team through clear communication, excellent customer service and in a detail-oriented way, the Events Intern will help with the execution of events and connect with community members.
Key Duties And Responsibilities
As an Events Intern, you will:
Effectively monitor and communicate project timelines to ensure responsibilities for event execution are met, including remaining on schedule, effectively managing resources, remain on budget and all stakeholder questions are answered
Assist the RBC Race for the Kids Project Co-Leads, with day to day logistics planning and stakeholder management, in particular, with Industry Challenge participants
Provide exceptional customer service to event participants, donors, volunteers and vendors via phone, email and in-person at special events
Support and cultivate relationships with event participants, vendors, volunteers and stakeholders
Act as a fundraising ambassador; manage the administrative duties such as invoicing and proposals for all sponsors and industry challenge participants
Manage general administrative duties including mailings, data maintenance, reporting delivery and ordering of supplies
Update and maintain database management software for event participants, donors and volunteers to ensure data integrity
Manage donation and donor inquiries, including accepting donations and assisting with tax receipts
Assist with creating, updating and utilizing event planning documents
Support with management of supplies for the event including packing day-of necessities
Identify real-time issues or concerns that could be addressed through website updates or monthly emails
Provide support for sponsorship solicitation and tracking including researching new opportunities and personalizing sponsorship offering
Coordinate regular website updates as per the direction of RBC Race for the Kids Co-Leads
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications And Competencies
Below are qualifications and competencies we believe the successful candidate will need for this role:
Post-secondary education in Event Management or Fundraising Management or currently completing a post-secondary education in Event Management or Fundraising Management is considered an asset
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment by effectively time-managing to complete multiple competing deadlines, questions and projects
Exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to embrace change and challenge the status quo to identify opportunities for improvement
Solution-driven with the ability to anticipate challenges, troubleshoot and mitigate risk
Excellent communication skills with the ability to respond promptly to all requests and questions
Demonstrated ability to work both collaboratively and individually with minimal supervision
Ability to act as a Foundation brand ambassador by maintaining positive relationships, being
About the Company
From our beginnings as a hospital for Canadian veterans, Sunnybrook has flourished into a fully affiliated teaching hospital of the University of Toronto, evolving to meet the needs of our growing community.
Today, with 1.3 million patient visits each year, Sunnybrook has established itself across three campuses and is home to Canada's largest trauma centre.
Sunnybrook's groundbreaking research changes the way patients are treated around the world. Our over 200 scientists and clinician-scientists conduct more than $100 ...
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