Major Community Events Coordinator (Canada Summer Jobs)

Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and organized Major Community Projects Coordinator to join our team for the Canada Summer Jobs program. This role offers an exciting opportunity to support the planning, coordination, and delivery of community engagement initiatives and events that strengthen local connections and contribute to community development. The successful candidate will assist with outreach activities, event promotion, volunteer coordination, and digital communications while gaining valuable experience in project coordination, marketing, and public engagement.

This paid position is ideal for individuals who are passionate about community involvement, communications, and creating meaningful experiences for local residents.

Duties

  • Assist with the planning and delivery of community engagement events, including Jane's Walks, the Urbanist Book Club, the Student Policy Forum, and the Annual General Meeting.
  • Promote events through social media, digital communications, and traditional media channels.
  • Recruit and coordinate volunteers to support community initiatives.
  • Assist with website updates and digital content using WordPress.
  • Represent the organization at community events and outreach activities.
  • Provide administrative and logistical support for projects and events.
Skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience using social media platforms for communications and promotion.
  • Familiarity with Canva or other basic graphic design tools.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Ability to work independently and adapt to changing priorities.
  • Interest in community development, local issues, and public engagement.
  • Experience with WordPress or website editing is an asset.
  • Availability for occasional evenings and weekends.
About Happy City St. John’s Happy City St. John’s is a non-profit organization that informs, encourages, and facilitates public dialogue around civic issues in the city of St. John’s.

Our vision is to become a trusted and valued venue for citizens, advocacy groups, business associations, labour organizations, and municipal staff to come together. We firmly believe that an informed city is a successful city…and a happy city.

Project Location

St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador. This role will be Work-from-Home.

Duration of Role

35 hours/week for 8 weeks, flexible schedule

Anticipated Start

July 6, 2026

Rate of Pay

$16.35/hour To Apply

Please forward a resume and cover letter to treasurer@happycity.ca by 11:59 pm on Sunday, June 28, 2026.

Please note that this position is funded by Service Canada and candidates must be:

  • between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment
  • a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, and
  • legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial / territorial legislation and regulations.
International students are not eligible. Recent immigrants are eligible if they are Canadian Citizens or permanent residents. Happy City St. John’s is committed to fulfilling its mission while embracing equity and diversity. We would be particularly interested in applications from youth who are members of designated groups including women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, racialized persons/visible minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientation or gender identity (LGBTQIA2S+).

Pay: $16.35 per hour

Benefits

  • Casual dress
  • Flexible schedule
  • Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in St. John's, NL
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