Intern, Outreach - Edmonton, Canada - CNIB Foundation

CNIB Foundation

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Edmonton, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Intern, Outreach:

Full-Time, Contract

Edmonton, AB

CNIB invites you to build a career as unique as you We are currently searching for an
Intern, Outreach Reporting to the Program Lead, Come to Work, the Intern, Outreach will work closely with staff and management to assist in research, development, and support of the Come to Work Program.

This position requires a superior level of accuracy, confidentiality, sound judgment and diplomacy.

This position requires the flexibility to work hours that reflect the talent pool in different geographic regions across the country.

Working closely with management, staff, volunteers, partner organizations, as well as program participants (known as the talent pool), the Intern will be afforded the opportunity to develop the necessary skills to work effectively in a not-for
- profit setting, as part of an inclusive, empowered culture where every team member feels valued, respected, and engaged.

Your impact at CNIB:

Assist with the planning and coordination of all programs and events related to CNIB's Come to Work Program
Liaise with external stakeholders such as employer partners and mentors, as per project deliverables.
Attend networking or career fairs either inperson or virtually on behalf of the Come to Work team.
Support regional and national Talent Poo
Provides general administrative support including, but is not limited to filing, drafting, and editing correspondence, and reporting.

Requirements:

Who you are:

Proven time management and organization skills; amenable to changing priorities, deadlines, and procedures.
Advanced computer skills, with proficiency in MS Office software including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Excellent written and oral communications skills.
Customer service oriented with welldeveloped interpersonal skills.
Excellent administrative, timemanagement and organizational interpersonal skills.
Professional attitude, results oriented, selfdirected, and flexible.
Demonstrates mature and sensitive nature, as well as emotional and social stability when dealing with the needs of persons experiencing vision loss and other functional challenges.
Must be mature and responsible.
Must be able to work independently.

Language fluency English

Written and Oral

We want to hear from you if you have:

Minimum Post-Secondary education or equivalent experience
Personal or professional experience relating to blindness and sight loss is considered an asset.
Personal or professional experience working with assistive technology and/or accessible environments is considered an asset.

Work Environment:

Agile office environment
Willingness to work flexible hours
Occasional travel within the region

Benefits

Closing date:
May 5, 2023

About us:

Life is a beautiful, wonderful, complex thing. Life with sight loss should be no different. At CNIB, we're on a mission to change what it means to be blind, and we're not slowing down. We think big, take risks, embrace change, and ask questions. We're inviting you to be part of the conversation.

Our team's health and wellness are a priority, which is why we offer comprehensive benefits, competitive compensation, and flexible work schedules developed to help you stay healthy.

At CNIB, we are relentlessly passionate about what we do. We are in our second century of smashing societal barriers and stigmas through innovative programs and powerful advocacy. We are a collaborative, empowered team that drives achievement and equality. If that sounds like your cup of tea, let's talk.