World Partnership Marketing Coordinator

About the Position Summary:

The Public Engagement and Resource Mobilization (PERM) team at AKFC is multi-faceted and dynamic. It is made up of highly motivated professionals, whose responsibilities include: the development and execution of public engagement initiatives; the mobilization of financial resources from Canadian individuals and corporations; the management of corporate communications; collaboration with the AKDN and its agencies; volunteer engagement; and the stewarding of relationships with government partners and other institutions. 

The World Partnership Marketing Coordinator supports two of Canada’s most impactful national fundraising initiatives: World Partnership Walk and World Partnership Golf. In this role you will bring these campaigns to life by supporting corporate partners, amplifying impact storytelling, and contributing to meaningful, large-scale events.   

This full-time, 8 week position reports to the Manager, Corporate Engagement and is part of the Canada Summer Jobs program.   The hourly rate for this position is $20.00 per hour  and will require regular presence in Ottawa.   

Qualifications & Experience 

• Experience or education in Marketing, Communications, Business, Digital Media or related field. 
• Able to work independently supporting a team of individuals to achieve results.    
• The ability to maintain strong and respectful personal relationships with all internal and external stakeholders   
• Proven administrative, time management, and organizational skills with the ability to apply great attention to detail, prioritize work, and apply judgment to situations.    
• Superior oral and written communication skills in English. Proficiency in French is a strong asset  
• Highly organized and detail-oriented   
• Ambitious and approaches tasks with a sense of urgency  
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team, contributing ideas, sharing expertise, and supporting colleagues to achieve common goals.  
• Flexibility and adaptability to work in a dynamic and evolving environment, embracing new challenges and opportunities for growth.  
• Comfortable working across multiple projects   
• Curious, proactive, and eager to learn   
• Interested in purpose-driven work and global development   

  Eligibility:

• Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment   
• Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person with refugee protection status   
• Be legally entitled to work in Canada   
• Not hold another full-time job (30+ hours/week) during the placement   
• International students and those on temporary visas are generally not eligible to apply.  
• Please note that applicants must be currently eligible to work in Canada. The position is based in Ottawa and will require regular presence at the AKFC office within the Delegation Building.

Timeline:

• Applications close: May 7, 2026
• Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. Short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview and be required to complete a practical test.   

Electronic Submission:

• AKFC is using Submittable to collect applications for the position of World Partnership Marketing Coordinator.  
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Questions: If you have any other questions or comments, please contact at  AKFC.HR@akdn.org