Position Title: Membership Engagement Recruitment Assistant
Office Location: Canada, remote work – Eastern Standard Time work hours – generally
Type: Full-time (Temporary, 8-week placement)
Salary: $19.60/Hourly
Start Date: July 6, 2026
Position Summary
The Membership Engagement Recruitment Assistant will support Autism Alliance of Canada’s (the Alliance) efforts to build and strengthen its member network. This 8-week summer position, offered through the Canada Summer Jobs program, focuses on supporting the development of engagement strategies, fostering collaboration, and cultivating strong relationships across the membership. The role includes conducting service delivery market research and client service evaluations to inform membership growth strategies, with an emphasis on building capacity with Francophone audiences.
About you
You are a driven and detail-oriented professional with a passion for supporting impactful projects within the nonprofit sector. As a collaborative team player, you are eager to contribute to the Alliance’s mission by nurturing relationships with collaborative partners and members, and by championing our commitment to excellence in every project you undertake. You demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness in an ever-evolving environment, ensuring that the Alliance remains at the forefront of advocacy and support for the autism community. Your goal is to make a meaningful impact through work you are passionate about.
You bring enthusiasm and momentum to every task, thriving in environments where collaboration and communication drive meaningful outcomes. Your proactive approach and strong administrative instincts help elevate the Alliance’s work, ensuring our initiatives move forward with clarity, purpose, and impact.
Key Responsibilities:
Social Media Engagement Planning:
- Work with the Communications team to analyze data collected from the 2026 Canadian Autism Leadership Summit (CALS2026) to develop a social media engagement plan targeting members and non-members.
- Work with the team to implement the plan and track engagement metrics.
Environmental Scan of Autism Organizations:
- Support the development of a comprehensive directory of autism organizations, evaluate their scope of activities, and identify opportunities for membership and collaboration.
Membership Support and Best Practices Development:
- Support projects aimed at enhancing membership engagement through innovative practices.
- Assist in the development of tools and resources to better serve Alliance members.
Community Outreach:
- Contribute to initiatives that foster collaboration and advocacy for Canada’s Autism Strategy.
Skills Development:
- Gain experience in community engagement, project planning, and data analysis.
- Develop transferable skills in communication and collaboration while supporting autism-related initiatives.
Preferred Qualifications and Skills:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English with proficiency in French
- Experience or interest in community engagement and membership development.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Knowledge of autism-related issues and advocacy is an asset.
