The Community Relations Department at OSEG is seeking a motivated and passionate intern to support our community relations programming. This individual will be relied on to provide support in all areas of community programming, including; development, implementation, event planning as well as mascot community appearances. By the end of the internship, students will be able to understand how a sports and entertainment organization operates through its community.

What you’ll do:

• Coordinating In-Kind donation requests from donors;
• Scheduling player and mascot community appearances;
• Organizing signed merchandise with REDBLACKS and 67’s;
• Supporting the coordination and ideation of fan engagement events;
• Facilitating feedback mechanism with community partners to understand our reach;
• Assist with the planning and execution of community events and programs;
• Support outreach to prospective community partners;
• Assist community relations staff with additional projects as required.

What’s needed:

• Motivated, self-starter, team player;
• Excellent inter-personal skills – skillful at building and fostering relationships;
• Strong written communication skills;
• Strong organizational and time management skills;
• High level of proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.;
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure, and work in a high energy environment;
• Bilingualism (English and French) is an asset.

Why OSEG?

OSEG operates the largest professional multi-sport business in Ottawa, operating the Ottawa REDBLACKS, and Ottawa 67’s, while hosting basketball, soccer, live events, concerts, festivals and year-round community activities.

Our employees are empowered to make sure our customers and fans keep coming back – it is our secret sauce that sets our events and our venue apart. To do that OSEG fosters a culture that values respect, teamwork, hustle and humour. We offer a competitive total rewards package, unique entertainment and fitness perks, an unbeatable location on the canal in the heart of the Glebe and a backstage pass to one of Ottawa’s busiest sports and entertainment hubs.

TD Place is an advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion and invites and encourages all candidates to apply for this role, including women, Indigenous peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities. Additionally, we are happy to accommodate any individual needs in keeping with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require an accommodation in order to participate in the hiring process, please contact us to make your needs known in advance.

Please note this role will require interacting with the public, including in crowded spaces. TD Place, as one of Canada's Safest Employers, is committed to providing a safe and enjoyable experience for all employees and guests.

We acknowledge the time and effort that is required to apply and thank all applicants for their interest. Depending on volume, we may only be able to respond to those who demonstrate within their application that they meet the requirements of the role.

Interested? Please visit: https://www.tdplace.ca/careers/