Events and Programming Assistant

30 Birds Foundation; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a nonprofit organization as an Events and Programming Assistant, focusing on community events and leadership workshops. Ideal for someone organized and passionate about empowering Afghan girls in Canada through innovative programming. The role offers a chance to develop into a Summit Programming Manager position.

Qualifications

• Experience in event planning and project management.
• Strong logistical and administrative skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse partners.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate community events and cultural programming.
• Manage event logistics including registration and scheduling.
• Assist in expanding partnerships with local organizations.

Skills

Event planning

Project management

Communication

Cultural competency

Tools

Airtable

Google Workspace

Canva

Notion

Job description

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Job Title: Events and Programming Assistant (WINGSPAN)

Proposed Start Date: June 15, 2025

Contract Scope: Fractional/Casual Time. 3-Month Contract (with opportunity for renewal). Estimated 10 hrs/week. $1000 CAD/Month.

About 30 Birds

The 30 Birds Foundation is a fast-growing nonprofit on a mission to rebuild pathways for Afghan girls to learn, lead, and live freely.

After the fall of Kabul, we partnered with the student leaders of one of Afghanistan’s first coed schools to evacuate the school’s most at-risk girls and their community. Determined to continue their education, these girls played an active role in coordinating their own escape. Under duress, moving in small numbers from city to city and past Taliban checkpoints, they would eventually help the 30 Birds guide more than 450 Afghans, including family members and various activists for female education, safely across the border.

Most of our evacuees are now thriving in Canada. The success of these efforts required a global community of supporters and friends, including ambassadors, Nobel laureates, celebrities, parliamentarians, philanthropists, foundations, universities, law firms, journalists, human rights advocates, students, and the girls themselves.

Our girls dream of becoming leaders in their fields, promoting democracy and human rights, giving back to Canada, and helping those still in Afghanistan. In 2025 and beyond, we are committed to ensuring the educational and professional success of the girls we’ve evacuated, while still creating educational opportunities for those who must continue living under the Taliban.

Through our WINGSPAN Leadership program, we provide Afghan girls in Canada with mentorship, mental health support, scholarships, leadership development, and other educational opportunities. This is done both virtually, as well as in-person through local community events in cities across Canada.

Our small team requires each member to be adaptable and able to take on various roles. We are seeking individuals who are passionately entrepreneurial and excited about building something from the ground up.In 2025 and beyond, we remain committed to ensuring that these young women and girls can reach their full potential.

Position Summary

30 Birds is seeking a Saskatoon-based Events & Programming Assistant to support our expanding network of public-facing events—includingcultural events, leadership workshops, and our annual WINGSPAN Leadership Summit hosted in November each year. This position is ideal for someone highly organized, energized by complex logistics, and excited about working with an innovative nonprofit team.

In the short term, this role will focus on coordinating community events, cultural programming, and supporting external partnerships throughout the summer and fall.

You'll work closely with the Director of WINGSPAN Operations (Kehan Fu) to design, plan, and execute vibrant, meaningful events that support our girls' educational and professional journeys. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on bringing people together, managing projects, and creating spaces of belonging and empowerment.

In the long term, this position could evolve into a Summit Programming Manager role—responsible for leading the logistics and production of the WINGSPAN Summit from start to finish (Sept 15th to Dec 15th). This expanded role would includevolunteer coordination, contractor management, and multi-stream programming execution.

Responsibilities include:

Event Coordination

• Support in planning and executing WINGSPAN community events, including seasonal gatherings, workshops, and leadership development activities.
• Coordinate with venues, vendors, and partners.
• Manage event logistics including registration, scheduling, communications, AV setup, and catering.

Program Development

• Assist in expanding partnerships with local organizations
• Assist in developing annual community traditions (e.g., Community Run, Secret Marathon Screening, Ambassador Summits).
• Pilot small-scale initiatives in collaboration with the USASK WINGSPAN Student Group, Community Partners, WINGSPAN Ambassadors
• Assist in recruiting and coordinate volunteers for key events and campaigns.

Operational Support

• Maintain event budgets and track expenses.
• Support with communications, promotion, and impact storytelling in collaboration with the broader WINGSPAN team.
• Maintain community event calendars and records of engagement.

Qualifications

• Event planning and project management experience.
• Highly organized with strong logistical and administrative skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse group of youth and community partners.
• Empathy, cultural competency, and experience working with immigrant/refugee populations.
• Enthusiasm for leadership development, arts and culture, and community building.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
• Familiarity with tools like Airtable, Google Workspace, Canva, or Notion (or willingness to learn).
• Ability to work some evenings and weekends as needed for events.

Assets:

• Lived experience as a refugee or newcomer
• Experience working in a non-profit or educational setting.

How to Apply

If you're passionate about creating empowering spaces for young women and building vibrant communities, we invite you to apply.

Please submit your application through this online form (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScaC1SFBLYY_DbuB6UD4ajwA1Stp8TmGIWqK0p5l3bZm7lerA/viewform?usp=sharing) and email your resume and a short cover letter to [e-mail] with the subject line: Events and Programming Assistant + Your Name.

We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis and encourage early submission!

The 30 Birds Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.The 30 Birds Foundation is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, especially those with lived refugee experience.

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