Summer Intern - Program Assistant

Canadian Red Cross • Internship • St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada • from C$ 17 / hour • 15h ago

Title : Summer Intern - Program Assistant

Employee Working Location : In-person (Saint John, NB)

Employment Status : Temporary Full-time (2 Months)

The Canadian Red Cross (Red Cross) – an inspirational not for profit organization, helps people and communities in Canada and around the world in times of need and supports them in strengthening their resilience. As a Canada’s Best Employers 2024, we are committed to having an accessible, diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free work environment.

In this role, you will :

Assist with various aspects of the Health Equipment Loan Program (HELP), including, but not limited to making necessary calls to manage waitlists for equipment and processing equipment returns.
Cleaning of equipment based on established policies and procedures.
Assist with the front desk in the office
Assist with increasing awareness of Red Cross programs, specifically the Health Equipment Loan program and services to the community.
Support other Red Cross initiatives, as needed, to provide for a coordinated team effort to meeting the needs of the most vulnerable in the community.

What we are looking for :

Completion of a high school diploma or post secondary education is considered an asset.
Strong aptitude for detailed work and accuracy.
Demonstrated computer skills in MS Office are required.
Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills.
Professionalism and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively within a team and build positive internal and external relationships.
Experience with customer service is an asset.
Quick learner and who enjoys working on various projects.
Communication in English and French is mandatory.

Working conditions :

Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment.
Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.
Eligibility to work in Canada: At this time, we welcome applications from candidates eligible to work in Canada. If you are not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada, we encourage you to carefully review your visa to find out whether you are eligible to work in the job you are considering applying for. Refer to our FAQ for more information.
As we work with and support people (managers, colleagues, beneficiaries/customers, volunteers, donors and external partners) and communities in Canada and around the world, applicants whose first language is not English may be required to perform the responsibilities of the role in English.
If you are selected for this role, you will be required to complete a successful pre-employment screening process which includes a satisfactory Enhanced Police Information Check (E-PIC).

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