Job Description

Summer Job Opportunity: Community Outreach & Events Assistant (Youth 18-30)

Get Active 'N Play (GANP) - Toronto, ON

Start Date: June 30th, 2025 | $17.20/hr | 270 hours total over 9 weeks

About Us:

Get Active 'N Play is a Toronto-based non-profit on a mission to make Ontario the most active province in Canada, starting in Parkdale. Thanks to the Canada Summer Jobs grant, we're hiring youth (ages 18-30) this summer to help us promote physical activity in the community -- through fun, engaging social media content.

What You'll Do:

Help organize and run community events like pick up sports days and moving and learning events. Reach out to local businesses, organizations, libraries, and community centres to promote partnerships Assist with outreach for sponsorships, brand deals, and donations Promote upcoming events through flyers, guerilla marketing etc. Alongside the social media team Help manage our online community groups and engage with residents online Set up, take down, and support activities at events Represent GANP with warmth, professionalism, and a playful spirit

We're Looking for Someone Who:

Enjoys meeting new people and building relationships in the community Has strong communication and outreach skills (in person, online, or on the phone) Loves being outside and staying active Include "Summer25" in the did you read this section so we know you read the whole job post Is reliable, organized, and a good team player Is comfortable speaking to groups or tabling at events Has a computer and reliable Wi-Fi

Pay & Perks:

$17.20/hour

for 270 hours

Start date:

June 30th, 2025 Flexible hours depending on event schedule Experience planning and executing events that bring a community to life Mentorship and training in outreach, event planning, and community development A fun, impact-driven team where your ideas and energy are valued

We Welcome Applicants Who:

Are passionate about community, physical activity, and making play more accessible Bring lived experience from the communities we serve -- we value diverse perspectives Want to build real-world experience while making a meaningful impact
Help us bring more play, connection, and movement to local communities this summer.

Apply now and be part of something fun, grassroots, and powerful.

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 9 weeks

Pay: From $17.20 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Flexible schedule
Flexible language requirement:

French not required
Schedule:

Monday to Friday Weekends as needed
Application question(s):

Do you meet the Canada Summer Jobs age eligibility requirement of being between 18 and 30 years old at the start of the job? Tell us about a time you helped organize or support a community event, club, school project, or fundraiser. What was your role and what did you learn? Why do you want to work with Get Active 'N Play this summer, and how do you hope to make a difference in your community? What is your comfort level with reaching out to businesses or organizations for partnerships or sponsorships (by phone, email, or in person)? Give examples of when you did this in the past? Did you read this?
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON M6R 2L7

Expected start date: 2025-07-07