Marketing & Special Events Intern

Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA) invites applications for a Marketing & Special Events (Constituent Engagement) Intern to join our dedicated and talented Marketing & Development 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 Marketing & Constituent Engagement team exists to offer our constituents (aka members) opportunities to explore and journey with others as they strive to live out what it means to be “faithful in daily work” – that intersection between faith and business – or bridging from Sunday to Monday.

A primary focus is to create and offer constituents meaningful ways to participate with MEDA’s mission – to help them grow in their philanthropy and effectively express and transmit their philanthropic values to their next generation and the world in need.  The Department strives to understand the philanthropic interests of members in order to most effectively create, communicate and deliver engagement opportunities.  For our private donors and members these are ways that they can apply their values in their daily work by volunteering their time, talent and treasure to support MEDA’s mission.

The Marketing & Constituent Engagement Intern will provide support to the Marketing & Constituent Engagement Team, working alongside them to support MEDA’s Network Hubs, Church Engagement strategy, College and University engagement strategy, Trips/Global Development Experiences, MEDA’s Convention and MEDA’s marketing and private donor fundraising efforts.

• 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

Constituent Engagement

• Provide marketing and logistical support for the following events / activities:
  • Network hub / WEW activities and events
  • MEDA’s annual Convention
  • Church outreach and engagement
  • College and University outreach and engagement
  • Trips/Global Development Experiences
  • Inside MEDA events
  • MEDAx (TBD and as required)
  • The Marketplace Magazine (as required)

Any other duties and/or requirements as assigned

This job description may be reviewed, revised and updated as required to meet department and/or organizational objectives

REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• Enrolled in or recent graduate of a program in Marketing, Communications, Graphic Design or related field college or university program.

Canada Summer Jobs Requirements:

• Be between 15-30 years of age at the start of the employment;
• Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (international students with work visas are not eligible); and,
• Have a valid Social Insurance Number and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations

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
• Strong team building, relational, interpersonal and communication abilities and skills communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including message development.
• Experience and interest in event planning.
• Experience working in Windows Office.
• Independent, motivated and self-directed.
• Strong interest in international development

APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 22, 2023 @ 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.