Corporate Administration Intern

Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA) invites applications for a Corporate Administration Intern to join our dedicated and talented Corporate Administration and Office Services team in our mission to create business solutions to poverty!

MEDA’s work is built on a foundation of Mennonite business roots and faith-based values, within the global context of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. We believe business solutions are effective interventions to address poverty. Through a market-systems approach and strategic partnerships, MEDA enables access to finance and provides business and technical expertise to build transformative agri-food market systems that create decent jobs, allowing traditionally excluded groups to become active participants in a sustainable economy. MEDA welcomes all who share our values and want to join us in our mission. To find out more about MEDA, please visit our website at www.meda.org.

Position Summary

The Corporate Administration Intern will work closely with the Corporate Administration team to support MEDA’s corporate culture and initiatives to support our corporate values. The Administrative Intern will provide support administrative functions that fall within the scope of Corporate Office and Administrative Services. Embracing the MEDA culture, the Administrative Intern may liaise with several departments to update administrative systems including archiving, mail delivery, updating content on SharePoint and other similar projects.

• Job Status: Contract Spring/ Summer 2023: Estimated duration of 16 weeks (dependent on funding*)
• Start Date: May 2023
• Location: Waterloo, ON / Hybrid / Remote-work**

*This opportunity is contingent upon approval by the 2023 Canada Summer Jobs Program which is an initiative of the Government of Canada’s Summer Work Experience Program. It is designed to focus on local priorities, while helping young Canadians and their communities. It provides funding to organizations to create summer job opportunities for youth aged 15 to 30 years. Please review eligibility requirements and ensure you meet all the criteria prior to applying.

**Preference for given for Waterloo, however, candidates in other Canadian locations may be considered.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Administrative Special Projects

• Support in updating/revamping current archive system
• Updating internal mail delivery system

Administrative Support

• Reception desk coverage including answering and directing phone calls, receiving and sending mail and courier, welcoming guest, general office support.

Other Duties (10%)

• Support corporate culture initiatives
• Support gender, diversity, and inclusion initiatives
• Provide general support for the People & Culture division (P&C, Admin, Security) as needed

Any other duties and/or requirements as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

Education: Enrolled in or recent graduate of a program in Business Administration or equivalent working experience

Additional Qualifications:

• Appreciation and support of MEDA’s mission, vision and values

• Understanding and appreciation of business principles, international development and MEDA’s approach of creating business solutions to poverty

• Proficiency working in Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint and Teams

• Strong relationship building skills and proven verbal and written communication skills

• Independent, motivated, and self-directed

APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 22 at 4:00 pm EST

MEDA is an equal opportunity employer and accommodations are available during all phases of the recruitment process. We ask that any applicants requiring accommodation make their needs known in advance.