Canada Summer Jobs - Events Coordinator

About the role

Role Description/Overview: 

This position gives students hands-on experience in event planning, coordination, and project management. The participant will support community events that strengthen civic participation and youth engagement.

Role Responsibilities:

• Assist in planning and coordinating events and workshops
• Support vendor communication, scheduling, and logistics
• Help prepare event materials and evaluations
• Promote events through digital channels
• Assist during events with registration and support tasks

Qualifications/Required Skills:

• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through
• Comfortable communicating with donors, vendors, volunteers, and event attendees
• Problem-solving skills and ability to adapt in fast-paced environments
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Experience volunteering, organizing school events, or participating in community initiatives is an asset

This position is funded by the Canada Summer Jobs grant program. In order to participate the candidate must:

• Be between 15-30 years of age, at the start of the funded position.
• Be a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or someone to whom Refugee Status   has been granted/conferred.
• Have a valid SIN

Yaqeen Institute embraces a philosophy that values and promotes diversity. Our goal is to attract, develop, retain, and advance a talented and diverse workforce within a culture where all employees are empowered to reach their fullest potential.

Please note that all career opportunities at Yaqeen Institute are subject to a three-month probationary period, during which we assess performance, alignment with our values, and mutual fit to ensure long-term success in the role.