Community Liaison – Intern

Community Program Intern

Summer Student Role Description

The Summer Students will support the Community Programs at OneChurch.to. Some of the responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Administrative tasks such as creating schedules, mailouts, printing, calls, etc.
• Weekly Food Bank Operations support
• Weekly Community Programs such as Employment Workshops, ESL Workshops, and Recreational Programs
• Maintaining inventory and supply room(s) for the various Community Programs
• Promoting inclusiveness for all community members

What skills will the participant develop during this placement? 

• Teamwork – Teamwork refers to the skills needed to interact with other people. At work, people work with others in pairs and in small and large groups to coordinate tasks, share resources, plan, make decisions, negotiate, solve conflicts and complete other activities that involve teamwork.
• Communication – Communication refers to the skills needed to exchange thoughts and information with other people. This exchange can happen orally by speaking, listening and using non-verbal cues, such as body language or in writing. At work, people use communication skills to talk to customers, discuss products with suppliers, explain work procedures to co-workers, participate in virtual sales meetings with clients, and other activities that involve verbal or written exchanges.
• Digital skills – Digital technology refers to the skills needed to understand and use digital systems, tools and applications, and to process digital information. At work, people use digital technology skills to input, access, analyze, organize, create and communicate information and ideas using computers, software, point-of-sale equipment, email, podcasts, web applications, smartphones and other digital devices.
• Leadership – Leadership refers to a number of skills, including communication, relationship building, and the ability to delegate and traits such as honesty. At work, leadership skills are required when working in a team, demonstrating initiative, and taking responsibility for the completion of tasks that require multiple employees.

35 hours/week | 8 weeks