Walk Israel Intern

About UJA Federation of Greater Toronto

At UJA Federation of Greater Toronto, our vision is to lead the most vibrant Jewish community in North America - a community characterized by its diversity, unity, compassion, generosity and commitment to Jewish values. Together with our philanthropic, volunteer and professional leadership,we’re changing lives.

As one of North America’s leading Jewish non-profits, UJA Federation of Greater Toronto works to preserve and strengthen the quality of Jewish life in Greater Toronto, Canada, Israel and around the world. UJA advances this mission through fundraising, programs, and research focused on our strategic pillars: fighting poverty and improving well-being, growing Jewish education and identity, countering antisemitism and hate, and strengthening connections with Israel and Jewish communities worldwide.

Reporting to the Director of Community Mobilization, and supervised by the Walk with Israel Event Manager, the Walk with Israel Intern will assist with all Walk with Israel event logistics including the Walk Festival. The Walk with Israel will be held on Sunday, June 7, 2026.

Desired start date:
Monday, May 4th 2025

Expected end date:
Thursday, June 11th 2025

• Maintain the Walk Office (Event Headquarters and Concierge)
• Act as Walk Concierge and answer calls to the Walk hotline in a timely and professional manner
• Respond to all web site inquiries and peer-to-peer fundraising questions including assisting with registration and team set-up
• Engage with community members who come to the Walk Office
• Track and manage offline donations
• Support the Head of Corporate Partnerships
• Organize distribution of Event Kits to community members and corporate sponsors
• Manage offsite storage and inventory
• Work closely with UJA staff to ensure that the logistics of the event are on track (re: location and set-up of Grab ‘n’ go stations, security presence & placement, Festival vendors and partners, Walk starting party, etc.)
• Help with Volunteer and Staff training
• Support with gift distribution
• Take down and pack-up Walk office
• Organize offsite space and record inventory for following year
• Willingness to work some evenings and Sundays, as needed
• Support in additional tasks, as needed and assigned.

• Comfortable working in a PC setting, using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook etc.)
• Ability to problem solve (customer service) in person, by email and/or by telephone
• Ability to stay calm when dealing with challenging personalities
• A valid driver’s license is required and frequent access to a reliable vehicle is considered an asset
• Willingness to drive to local establishments / homes to pick-up / drop off (mileage to be reimbursed)
• Physical exertion will be required. Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, reach overhead and/or below shoulder level and crouch are required.

Classification:
Seasonal Contract (approx. 6-week contract @ $18/hour x 34 hours per week). No Benefits.

This is a Seasonal Contract position. At UJA we support a flexible work schedule. Engagement and connection are key to supporting the best employee experience and we want to ensure that this puts balance and well-being at the forefront of our approach to ways of working.

Qualified applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and resume. Only those applicants invited for interview will be contacted. Please be advised that all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of professional references and background checks including Social Media Account(s) and a Police Records Check/Vulnerable Sector Screening.

UJA Federation supports a diverse candidate and employment experience. We are proud of our dynamic professional team, which reflects the diversity of the Jewish community and general community alike in Greater Toronto. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all communities. We encourage you to follow us to get regular updates on open roles. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace and believe this is essential to ensure that every member of our team can thrive.

We adhere to barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.