Senators Community Foundation Intern (Winter 2027)

The Opportunity The Ottawa Senators are seeking energetic, detail-oriented interns to join the organization as a Senators Community Foundation Intern . This internship provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience with an NHL franchise and become fully engaged in the business of a major league sports team. The intern will provide hands-on support across Foundation events, donor relations, charitable giving administration, CRM data management and community research. This role offers an opportunity to gain practical experience in philanthropy and non-profit operations while contributing to initiatives that support children, youth and families throughout the Ottawa-Gatineau region. The successful candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented and proactive, with strong communication skills and an interest in community impact. The role is well suited to a student looking to develop experience in event coordination, donor stewardship, fundraising, research and project management within a dynamic professional sports environment. Term s Available : Full time placements available for Winter 2027 (January - April 2027) Number of vacancies : 1 Key Responsibilities Event & Community Engagement: Support the planning, coordination and execution of the Senators Community Foundation’s signature gala, including event logistics, guest experience, décor, auction preparation and on-site support. Assist with post-event activities, including silent auction fulfillment, item distribution, donor follow-ups and event reporting. Provide support for other Foundation events and initiatives as required, including corporate social responsibility nights, Telethon, and select Senators game-night activations. Assist with additional community engagement and fundraising projects as needed. Donor Relations & CRM Support: Provide administrative support for the Foundation’s new donor program, including data organization and related donor stewardship activities. Assist with CRM data entry and maintenance, ensuring information is accurate, complete and up to date. Support the Foundation team with donor-related administrative tasks and projects as required. Assist with other donor stewardship initiatives and communications throughout the internship. Charitable Giving & Foundation Operations: Assist with contacting 50/50 early bird prize winners and coordinating prize pick-ups or shipping. Support graphic requests and coordinate the ordering of promotional materials for the 50/50 program. Coordinate silent auction winner communications, prize pick-ups and shipping logistics. Assist with sourcing new silent auction items and liaising with other NHL teams to arrange item trades and shipping. Support Gift-in-Kind (GIK) administration and inventory management by coordinating item pick-ups, communicating with recipient organizations, scheduling logistics, and maintaining accurate inventory records as items are received, distributed or removed. Assist with managing the OSCF inbox, responding to or directing inquiries as appropriate, and providing general administrative support across Foundation operations. Special Projects: Support short-term research and project-based initiatives that align with the Foundation’s priorities and strategic objectives. Assist with gathering, organizing and summarizing information to support Foundation programs, partnerships and funding opportunities. Conduct research on community organizations, programs and initiatives as required. Prepare research findings, summaries and other materials for internal use. Support ad hoc projects across donor relations, events, charitable giving and Foundation operations as priorities arise. Qualifications (what we look for) Enrollment: Must be currently enrolled in a University or College program that requires an internship for credit. Skills: Strong communication, writing, and organizational abilities with exceptional attention to detail. Project Management: Abil…

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