HHHS Foundation - Canada Summer Jobs - Student Position

Position Description – Event Coordinator

The Event Coordinator will assist with community engagement through major summer fundraising events in support of established fundraising priorities, which will capitalize on connecting with full-time and seasonal residents, as well as visitors to Haliburton County. The position will include research, assistance with event planning and execution, development of digital communication/marketing content, and outreach to community stakeholders, and preparation of reports. Tracking related media (print, social), using AI to find efficiencies and digital archiving of related media will also be required. 

The employee will play an important role in the coordination and execution of the summer fundraising events as indicated and will have the opportunity to work with local stakeholder groups of various sizes, and be required to develop planning, decision-making, and operation execution tasks in a team environment.  Conveying a positive attitude throughout the placement, as well as one of gratitude and appreciation to the Foundation's stakeholders and donors/potential donors will be demonstrated, stressed and reinforced.

The employee will develop skills that are transferable to other areas of the work force, receive mentoring on the job, and opportunities to network within the local community. Through collaboration, communication development, design and creative work, tracking progress and problem-solving opportunities the employee will build skills to set them up for success in the future.

*This opportunity is supported by the 2026 Canada Summer Jobs Program which is an initiative of the Government of Canada’s Summer Work Experience Program. It is designed to focus on local priorities, while helping young Canadians and their communities. It provides funding to organizations to create summer job opportunities for youth aged 15 to 30 years. Please review eligibility requirements and ensure you meet all the criteria prior to applying.

What you can expect to do:

Charity Golf Tournament - support the planning and execution of this key fundraising event.

This includes:

• Assistance with event operations, sponsor relations, financial tracking and logistics planning
• Participation in event plan execution
• Participation in marketing plan development and execution including digital marketing
• Overall media tracking and reporting
• Preparation of final report/analysis of effectiveness of the process, of the specific event, and analysis of effectiveness of sporting events as community outreach fundraisers

Radio-thon – annual two-day fundraising radio-thon onsite at a local radio station

• Participation in development of marketing and communication plans
• Building on the 2025 project, continued research to expand Radio-thon stakeholder base throughout the County, working with Foundation staff and board to expand donor engagement through digital/social/media outreach to promote the event, and to encourage participation
• Overall event planning and execution including:
  • Assistance with event operation and logistics planning, signage design and distribution
  • Participation in event plan execution and sponsorships
  • Participation in marketing plan development and execution
  • Overall media tracking and reporting
• Assistance with preparation of final report/analysis of effectiveness of the event, and of the research/outreach efforts.

HHHS Foundation Digital Platforms

Participate in the development of summer fundraising outreach events and initiatives, including online and digital programs:

• social media (Facebook, Instagram, Canva, video editing) - develop content to broaden stakeholder reach; measure analytics for effectiveness
• e-newsletters (Constant Contact, Mail Chimp) - assist with content development through established distribution channels
• website(s), including all fundraising platforms currently operating
• input and manage donor data in fundraising database; create and distribute reports as needed

Organize and participate in community-focused events in support of the HHHS Foundation including art fairs, farmers markets and community events

What you can expect from us:

• Non-union 13-week contract position with the expectation of 35 hours weekly from May 25-August 21 with $19.00 hourly rate.
• Flexible work environment with some weekend and evening hours for events.
• A workstation in Haliburton HHHS facilities
• A small, dedicated team of fundraisers and multi-taskers who are supportive, are open to learning, adaptive to change, caring and approachable.
• Mentorship, opening doors to future opportunities and a collaborative team culture
• At HHHS Foundation, we recognize and respect the contributions that a diverse team can make to the success of our organization. We encourage candidates of diverse backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply. If you require assistance or accommodation in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources (hr@hhhs.ca) for prompt support.

Haliburton Highlands Health Services Foundation strives to create a culture that is inclusive, kind and supportive in an environment that fosters belonging. We encourage all those interested and enthusiastic about fundraising in the Haliburton Highlands to apply.