Fundraising and Sales Intern

Grace Village is a non-profit organization committed to providing essential nursing care for seniors, many of whom have experienced a loss of autonomy. In our Grace Village care pavilion, we strive to provide a rewarding, team-based work environment that maximizes our staff's skills and experience. Grace Village is committed to quality and unparalleled customer service in all aspects of resident-centered care.

The Fundraising and Sales Intern will aid the Grace Village Care Foundation in their fundraising efforts, in the form of soliciting donations & sponsorships, planning/coordinating fundraising events, creating captivating promotional material for the GVCF and their fundraising arm, Boutique Encore, as well as serving customers from our local community.

Responsibilities

• Creating captivating promotional material for both the GVCF and its fundraising arm, Boutique Encore.
• Aid in the planning & coordination of various fundraising (sales) events throughout the summer.
• Soliciting donations / sponsorships from local businesses & community members.
• Managing teams of volunteers & ensuring the smooth operation of events / activities.
• Managing social media channels and maintaining a regular posting schedule (Facebook, Instagram)
• Taking photos / videos of various resident activities & external events.
• Responding to customer / donor inquiries via our online channels (FB, IG, Website, Donor Software)

Requirements

• DEC or College diploma in Marketing, Communications, Sales or similar degree.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook, etc).
• Experience in customer service and/or sales experience.
• Bilingual – English & French written / oral skills.
• Experience in Content Creation software (Canva, Publisher, Meta Business Suite, etc.)
• Experience in event planning / coordinating is a plus