Administrative and Fundraising Support Summer Student

About True North Aid:
True North Aid is a Canadian registered charity dedicated to providing practical humanitarian aid to northern and remote Indigenous communities across Canada.

Position Summary:
True North Aid is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented summer student to support our administrative, fundraising, and communications activities. This role will contribute to the organization’s day-to-day operations, donor engagement, and social media presence. The successful candidate will gain hands-on experience in the charity sector, including digital communications, donor relations, and organizational administration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administrative Support
• Assist with general administrative tasks, including data entry and document management within Google Workspace
• Maintain accurate records in donor and program databases
• Support scheduling, meeting coordination, and preparation of materials

Fundraising & Donor Relations

• Support the preparation and distribution of donor communications, including thank-you letters and emails
• Assist in maintaining and updating donor records
• Help coordinate fundraising campaigns and initiatives
• Conduct research on potential donors, partners, and funding opportunities

Communications & Social Media Support

• Assist in drafting and scheduling content for social media platforms (e.g., Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn)
• Support the creation of content for newsletters and digital campaigns
• Help coordinate campaign timelines and content calendars
• Monitor engagement and assist with basic reporting on social media performance
• Ensure consistency in messaging and branding across platforms

Qualifications

• Eligible for the Canada Summer Jobs program (as per federal criteria)
• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a post-secondary program (preferred)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable using Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive, Calendar)
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment
• Interest in non-profit work, fundraising, or communications

Assets

• Experience with social media platforms and content creation
• Familiarity with donor databases or CRM systems
• Understanding of or interest in Indigenous communities (lived experience is an asset)

Eligibility Requirements (Canada Summer Jobs Program):

• Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment period*
• Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person with refugee protection under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
• Have a valid Social Insurance Number and be legally entitled to work in Canada

How to Apply:
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your interest in the position by Sunday, April 26th, to info@truenorthaid.ca.

True North Aid is committed to diversity and encourages applications from Indigenous youth, persons with disabilities, and members of underrepresented communities.

*Only candidates who meet the Canada Summer Jobs eligibility criteria will be considered.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Work Location: Remote