Softball Canada is a non-profit member-based National Sport Organization that provides a range of opportunities for softball athletes, coaches, officials, clubs and Provincial/Territorial Softball Associations through the development, delivery and promotion of softball programs and services at the National and International level.
Internship Opportunity: April 28 – August 29, 2025 (Five days per week or 37.5 hours)
Location: Ottawa, Ontario
JOB SUMMARY
Softball Canada requires an energetic and ambitious individual for an exciting internship within our office in Ottawa. In this position, you will offer administrative and project-related support in all areas of Softball Canada’s operations including but not limited to: program development/delivery for athletes, coaches and officials, marketing and communications, sponsorship, event management (Canadian Championships and Softball Canada events), as well as assisting in the Canpitch and Timbits Softball Programs.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist in the development and delivery of Softball Canada programs and services
- Assist in organizing Softball Canada events including up to twelve (12) Canadian Championships
- Assist in marketing and promoting Softball Canada programs and services including writing articles, social media, updating Softball Canada’s website, and assisting with media releases
- Assist with various administrative tasks including filing, processing resource orders, etc.
- Other duties as required
QUALIFICATIONS
- Degree or a student in sport management, physical education, graphic design, journalism or related programs
- Experience in any of the following areas:
- Event management
- Marketing and Sponsorship
- Graphic design, photo/video editing
- Journalism/communications
- Program development, delivery and promotion
- Experience working with volunteers
- Demonstrated leadership skills
- Excellent computer skills with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) and Adobe products (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, Spark) or other photo/video editing software.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- A creative self-starter with the ability to work independently or as a part of a team
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills with the ability to work on a large number of projects simultaneously, while meeting deadlines
- Not attending school full-time while employed in this position
- Bilingualism is an asset
- Flexible to work occasional evenings/weekends as required
Softball Canada is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family status or disability.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 9, 2025
Compensation: $20.00/hour (Please note that housing or transportation is not provided)
Send cover letter and resume to:
jobs@softball.ca
Softball Canada
Suite 212 - 223 Colonnade Road Ottawa, Ontario K2E 7K3
www.softball.ca
We would like to thank all candidates for their applications, but we will only be contacting those selected for an interview.
