Careers

A job that truly makes a difference

Finding a career that is rewarding both financially and personally is a difficult task. At Special Olympics Canada, we take pride in the environment we have created for our staff, and we look forward to discussing any opportunities we may have with you.

Position: Sport Intern (Volunteer)

Location: National Office (Toronto)
Reporting To: Director of Sport

Overview

The sport intern is a volunteer position responsible for providing logistics and administrative support for national events and programs within Special Olympics Canada’s sport department, including but not limited to the national team program, national games, the Special Olympics Canada Awards, volunteer and families programs, national coach training and national sport development.

Responsibilities

• Logistics details for various events and workshops to include travel, accommodations and meals.
• Preparation of event/workshop registration information and packages.
• Communication (phone, email, written correspondence), both internal and external, of detailed participant information for events/workshops.
• Other projects as assigned.

Skills & Experience

• Excellent written and verbal communications
• Excellent organization skills and the ability to multitask
• Expertise on Microsoft Windows, Office, WORD, Excel, Internet and email
• Ability to work in a flexible, team environment
• Communication (verbal and written) in both English and French is an asset
• Understanding of sport in Canada would be an asset

Internship Duration

We are looking to host interns on an ongoing basis during the following time periods:
4-month placement – September to December
8-month placement – September to April

Applications

Please submit a resume and cover letter to:
Jennifer Goosen
Director of Program Development
Special Olympics Canada
jgoosen@specialolympics.ca