ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A GREAT FULL-TIME SUMMER JOB?

We are looking for an outgoing High School, College or University Student to plan and organize our annual Backpack Program.

About Us:

The United Way of Bruce Grey is a vital resource in our community, bringing together a diverse group of partners including businesses, labour, government, and community residents to create opportunities for everyone to live better lives. Unfortunately, not everyone has equal access to these opportunities. Many face significant barriers and challenges that prevent them from achieving sustainable livelihoods. The United Way of Bruce Grey is committed to addressing these disparities and ensuring that everyone has a chance at success.

The job:

Our BACKPACK CAMPAIGN COORDINATOR will organize school supplies, build the stuffed backpacks and liaison with area agencies for distribution as well as where relevant, assisting with fundraising events for the program.  Each year the United Way distributes thousands of backpacks to elementary and high school students throughout Bruce/Grey

Duties:

• Support United Way fundraising events
• Soliciting funds and supplies from the community
• Coordinate client database with United Way staff and local service agencies
• Maintain inventory of supplies donated and purchased
• Distribution of inventory
• Media and public relations
• General office duties
• Community outreach and donor solicitation
• Fundraising
• Special events

We are looking for:

• Someone who wants to make a difference in their community
• A highly motivated student, studying marketing or communications type programs, or social service work
• Someone who works equally well as part of a team and also individually
• A person who can perform light to moderate lifting, this is a very physical job
• A driver’s license and access to a vehicle is a requirement
• 35 hours per week from June 16^th to August 29th, 2024
• Wage rate: $20.00 / hour

How to apply:

• Apply with a current resume, cover letter, and at least 3 references prior to May 9th, 2025
• Submit to execdir@unitedwaybg.com