Job Description

:Intern, Outreach - Come to WorkFull-Time, ContractCalgary or Edmonton, AlbertaReports to: Manager ii, Outreach, Assistive Tech and Venture PoolDirect Reports: NoJoin us in our mission to change what it is to be blind in Canada.Founded in 1918, CNIB is one of Canada\'s oldest charities. We believe our new strategic plan, The Way Forward, will once again revolutionize the way we serve and support our community from coast to coast. Working with us means that you\'ll be part of an ambitious, diverse team that\'s committed to changing what it is to be blind today.We\'re looking for a mission-driven Intern, Outreach - Come to Work who is passionate about creating more accessible, inclusive, and equitable communities across Canada where people with low vision have unlimited opportunities and can experience life free from barriers and discrimination.Your Impact at CNIB

• Assist with the planning and coordination of all programs and events related to CNIB\'s Come to Work Program with SME\'s.
• Regular follow up with potential and current Talent Pool members, by phone, email and in person.
• Build a pipeline of prospective partners, executing cold calls and emails to engage new potential partners
• Respond to program inquiries.
• Liaise with external stakeholders such as partner employers and mentors, as per project deliverables.
• Attend job fairs and events as needed
• Assist in the development of program materials.
• Provides general administrative support including, but is not limited to filing, drafting, and editing correspondence, and reporting.
• Conduct research on a variety of topics as required.
• Produces ad hoc reports and presentations as needed.
• Liaise with CNIB Foundation staff to implement aspects of the project.
• Create a bulletin focusing on important upcoming information relating to PODS.

Requirements:Who you are:Education and Certifications

• Minimum Post-Secondary education or equivalent experience

Experience and Qualifications

• Proven time management and organization skills; amenable to changing priorities, deadlines, and procedures
• Advanced computer skills, with proficiency in MS Office software including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Customer service oriented with well-developed interpersonal skills
• Excellent administrative, time-management and organizational interpersonal skills.
• Professional attitude, results oriented, self-directed, and flexible.
• Demonstrates mature and sensitive nature, as well as emotional and social stability when dealing with the needs of persons experiencing vision loss and
• other functional challenges.
• Must be mature and responsible.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Must be able to travel independently within the region via public transit, car, or ride-share.
• Language fluency English - Written and Oral
• French language fluency, an asset
• Personal or professional experience relating to blindness and sight loss is considered an asset.
• Personal or professional experience working with assistive technology and/or accessible environments is considered an asset.

Benefits:PerksWe offer industry leading comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards packages and a wide range of perks, including:

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements and schedules.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth, including internal inclusion, diversity equity and accessibility (IDEA) initiatives.
• Enticing internal employee referral program.

Be Part of Our MissionIf this sounds like the role for you, please visit our website to submit an application.Closing date: June 17, 2024.Please note that while we invite applications from all interested and qualified applicants, we are unable to follow-up with every applicant.Working Together for ChangeOur diversity is our strength - we take pride in our inclusive workplace. We are committed to recruiting and selecting candidates through fair, transparent, and accessible practices. We strongly encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including but not limited to Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, people who are blind, partially sighted, or Deafblind, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.CNIB is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities and will work with applicants requesting accommodations at any stage of the hiring process.Learn more about our mission .

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