Alumni Engagement Intern, External Relations, Competition # GEN-22-01, Thunder Bay, ON

Alumni Engagement Intern

External Relations

Thunder Bay, Ontario

Full-Time, Contract (12 months)

Anticipated Start Date: March 7, 2022

Schedule II

Competition # GEN-22-01

Job Description:

As an ambassador for Lakehead University, the Alumni Engagement intern is an integral

member of the External Relations Team. The intern will support the implementation of

Lakehead for Life, a five-year Alumni Engagement Plan. The main focus of the internship will be Goals 4 and 5 from Lakehead for Life which supports the ongoing preparation work required for Lakehead University’s Institutional Campaign.

The intern will focus specifically on developing and fostering a culture of philanthropy within

the alumni and campus communities by engaging with alumni in Thunder Bay and the region,

encouraging alumni in the region to make annual or mid-level gifts to the Lakehead Annual

Fund, and engaging with students and young alumni on campus to establish a Class Gift

Program. Further, the intern will support a dynamic Alumni Ambassador Program by engaging with alumni in the region and strategically recruit new Alumni Ambassadors, and assisting the Alumni Engagement Associate to increase the number of annual active Alumni Ambassador volunteers and Increase the number of campus partners engaging Alumni Ambassadors.

Qualifications:

University or college graduate who has graduated within the last three years from an

accredited college or university. The candidate must be a graduate of a post-secondary degree or diploma program. The position will be a first full-time employment in the candidate’s field of study.

Interested applicants are invited to submit a single PDF document quoting competition #GEN-22-01 containing a cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional

references by 4:30pm on Friday, February 25, 2022:

Lakehead University

External Relations – Alumni and Annual Giving

955 Oliver Road, Thunder Bay, ON. P7B 5E1

Email: alumni@lakeheadu.ca

THIS OPPORTUNITY IS

PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY:

We appreciate your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be notified.

Lakehead University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including women, racialized persons, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities and other equity-seeking groups. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.  This is in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements.

Lakehead University is committed to supporting an accessible environment. Applicants requiring accommodation during the interview process should contact the Office of Human Resources at (807) 343.8334 or human.resources@lakeheadu.ca to make appropriate arrangements.