Job Type: Temporary (8-week contract), Full-Time (37.5 hours per week)
Schedule: Weekdays
Salary: $20/hour
Great Work. Great People. Great Place. GREAT Purpose.
Are you looking for a career that makes a real difference in the lives of Albertans? Do you want to be part of a growing organization with opportunities for development? Do you want to look forward to coming to work every day? Do you want to work with others to make a difference with dignity and joy? Then Goodwill Industries of Alberta is the place for you!
About Goodwill:
Goodwill is dedicated to providing people with disabilities the opportunity to find meaningful employment. This is made possible as a direct result of the generosity of Albertans in our community who choose to donate to Goodwill, where these items are resold through our successful retail stores. Our dedicated, ambitious and hard-working team members are the key to our success. By showing that we care, working as a team, continuously improving, and being accountable, our organization is driven towards GREATness, all the while, inspiring Albertans to make a difference.
What you’ll be doing:
- Planning and executing community donation drives in partnership with local donation centres and community leagues.
- Attending and supporting on-site events, donation drives, and trade shows to increase community awareness and engagement.
- Developing, coordinating, and evaluating internal and external events from concept to completion.
- Creating and supporting digital marketing content, including campaigns using Adobe Suite tools.
- Researching and analyzing demographic and marketing data to support strategic decisions.
- Supporting community partnerships, donation programs, and brand awareness initiatives.
- Collaborating with the Brand Integrity team to support projects, ensure compliance with policies, and contribute to overall team objectives.
What you bring to the table:
- Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program in Business (Marketing, Operations, Retailing), Communications, or Interior Decorating.
- Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
- Between the ages of 16–30 (eligibility requirement for summer student programs).
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Must have a valid Class 5 Driver’s license.
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Must be able to drive a 20ft. moving truck.
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Must be able to lift 25 – 50 lbs. This will be a requirement to participate and assist the community in donation drives.
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Must have strong mastery of the English language and strong verbal communication skills.
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Must have strong customer service and problem solving skills.
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Ability to interact with the public and positively/effectively represent the organization and its mission within the community.
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Strong team player, demonstrating a positive work ethic.
Please note the selected candidate will be required to complete a Criminal Record Check.
We thank all applicants for their interest in being a part of our GREAT purpose!
Goodwill Industries of Alberta is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination of any kind.
If there are any questions or yourequire accommodations, please contact careers@goodwill.ab.ca.
