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 organizing Softball Canada events, including up to twelve (12) Canadian Championships.
- Assist in marketing and promoting Softball Canada programs and services, including writing articles, managing social media, updating Softball Canada’s website, and assisting with media releases.
- Assist in the development and delivery of Softball Canada programs and services.
- Assist with various administrative tasks, including filing and processing resource orders.
- Perform other duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Degree or active enrollment in Sport Management, Physical Education, Graphic Design, Journalism, or related programs.
- Experience in one or more 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.
- Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) and Adobe products (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, Spark) or equivalent photo/video editing software.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- A creative self-starter capable of working independently or collaboratively as part of a team.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
- Not attending school full-time during employment in this position.
- Bilingualism is considered an asset.
- Flexibility to work occasional evenings and 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 are 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.