Summer jobs, Student jobs

Canada's Platform for Circular Fashion and Community Driven Design

Position: Event Coordination & Partnerships Specialist
Type: age 30 & under / summer
Organization: Sustainable Fashion Week Canada
Location: Based in London, ON (60%). Some work from home.

Canada Summer Job – Key Responsibilities

1. Event Planning & Logistics Coordination

• Develop and manage event planning tools (timelines, outreach trackers, budget sheets)
• Assist in planning: Venues, equipment, run-of-show schedules, and floor plans, Set-up and tear-down requirements
• Coordinate materials for: Workshops, repair cafés, circular fashion demos, and youth programming
• Support accessibility planning: Signage, mobility pathways, sensory considerations, inclusive design
• Communicate with vendors, small businesses, artisans, and community partners

2. Outreach & Partnership Development (Core Focus)

• Conduct outreach to: Designers, artists, and facilitators,
• Sponsors and local businesses,
• Media and community organizations
• Track communications, follow-ups, and confirmations
• Support drafting partnership communications and agreements

3. Volunteer Recruitment & Coordination

• Assist with recruiting volunteers, including: Youth, students, newcomers, and equity-deserving groups
• Support: Volunteer onboarding materials, Scheduling systems, Communication channels
• Help design volunteer roles and responsibilities for event delivery

4. Program Development Support

• Assist in shaping the event program: Workshops, runway shows, panels, and activations. Identify gaps in programming and support the coordination of participants
• Help finalize program structure and scheduling

5. Marketing & Promotion Preparation

• Support development of: Event descriptions and promotional copy, Content for social media and event listings
• Coordinate the collection of images, bios, and assets from participants
• Assist in preparing marketing rollout for August/September

6. Environmental Sustainability Integration

• Support planning of: Zero-waste systems
• Recycling, composting, and textile diversion stations
• Assist in integrating circular practices into event logistics
• Help document sustainability metrics for post-event reporting

7. Data Collection & Reporting Preparation

• Develop systems to track: Attendance, Workshop participation, Volunteer engagement
• Prepare tools for post-event feedback and reporting

Eligibility Requirements (Canada Summer Jobs)

• Must be between 15 and 30 years old at the start of employment
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• International students are not eligible under CSJ

Requirements

• Available for occasional evening or weekend meetings/events (as needed)
• Excellent skills in using digital tools such as Google Docs, Sheets, email, and shared drives and managing social media platforms
• Able to communicate professionally via email, phone, and in-person with partners, volunteers, and community members
• Able to manage multiple tasks, stay organized, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to take initiative, follow up on tasks, and work both independently and collaboratively

Education:

Currently enrolled in or recently completed post-secondary education in a relevant field, such as Event Management, Business, Communications, Community Development, Fashion, or Environmental Studies, is considered an asset

Commitment to Equity & Inclusion

• We prioritize hiring youth facing barriers to employment, including:
• Racialized and Black youth
• Indigenous youth
• 2SLGBTQI+ youth
• Youth with disabilities
• Newcomer and refugee youth
• We are committed to:
  • Inclusive, accessible work environments
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Culturally responsive practices

How to Apply

Please email your resume and cover letter, addressed to Maheshi, to sustainablefashionweekcanada@gmail.com

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