Foundation Program Coordinator (6-month contract)

CST Savings; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Foundation Program Coordinator to support various communications and event management initiatives. This entry-level role involves collaborating with the Communications Manager to oversee the Awards program, manage administrative tasks, and assist with event planning and logistics. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, self-motivated, and possess strong communication skills. Join a mission-driven organization dedicated to enhancing access to education, where your contributions will make a meaningful impact on the community. If you are passionate about education and enjoy working in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in administrative, communications, or event management.
• Proficient with MS Office tools and Google Drive.

Responsibilities

• Support the Communications Manager with various initiatives and events.
• Oversee data collection and evaluation for program outcomes.

Skills

Administrative skills

Communication skills

Event management

Research skills

Detail-oriented

Self-motivated

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Outlook

Google Drive

Mailchimp

SurveyMonkey

Job description

Company: CST Foundation

Reports to: Manager, Communications

Location: Flexible Work Location Arrangements Available

Application Deadline: April 4th, 2025

Role Summary:

The Foundation Program Coordinator will support the Communications Manager with a variety of initiatives including research, communications, student Awards and event support. The role will support the Foundation programs including communications, event support and more.

What you will be doing:

• Working together with the Communications Manager, the Foundation Program Coordinator will support the Awards program as well as communications initiatives. This includes supporting, organizing and planning Foundation program activities. In this role you will oversee data collection and evaluation to ensure the programs have the intended outcomes.
• Administrative support: The Foundation Program Coordinator role will support ongoing administrative tasks, including emails/calls with Award recipients, preparing supporting documents and reports, and attending meetings.
• Event Management support: Working with the Communications Manager, the Foundation Program Coordinator will support event materials and collateral including Awards, event materials and on-site event support.
• Communications support: Assist with writing and editing, logistic coordination, communication with external vendors and/or agencies, etc.

What you bring:

• 1-2 years of experience in administrative, communications and/or event management
• Extremely detail-oriented and organized
• Great at secondary research
• Comfortable working with minimal direction and oversight; good judgement/common sense and can make decisions on your own
• Highly self-motivated and achievement-oriented with ability to work individually and in collaborative teams
• Interested in education and access to education issues
• Proficient with MS Excel, MS Word and MS Outlook and Google Drive
• Ability to learn new software, such as Mailchimp and SurveyMonkey

To apply please email your resume to: [e-mail]

*On your email subject line please insert: Foundation Program Coordinator

Thank you for your interest in this job opportunity.

CST is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. CST sincerely thanks all applicants for their expressed interest in this opportunity; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the hiring process. Applicants need to make their requirements known when contacted. To request accommodation, please contact HR at [e-mail]. Thank you for your interest in a career at CST.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Administrative
• Industries: Non-profit Organizations