About Us
Future of Engagement (FoE) is a non-profit organization with a start-up mindset and the goal of making our democracy work for all communities in Canada. FoE leverages technology and data analysis to engage marginalized and underrepresented communities in all aspects of Canada's politics.
- Informing communities about political processes and services
- Bringing together volunteers with diverse personal and professional backgrounds to develop resources for underrepresented communities
- Developing tools that help community leaders set up strategic campaigns, mobilize supporters, and promote their agendas
Job Description
As a Major Community Projects Coordinator, you'll work alongside the Director on every part of FoE's summer effort: canvasses, candidate outreach, events and the day-to-day coordination that keeps the team moving.
Tasks and Abilities
- Join canvass teams door-to-door for fundraising and voter outreach
- Check in with team members on progress and compile updates for the Director
- Help with candidate outreach and community partnership coordination
- Help plan and run any community events the team organizes.
- Move across the campaign as priorities shift — taking on different responsibilities as the summer progresses
Key Skills and Abilities
- Strong written and verbal communication including team coordination, and email outreach.
- Relationship-building across candidates, community partners, and team members
- Strong organizational skills, with the ability to track activities and report progress to the Director
- Quick to pick up new digital tools and platforms
- Problem-solving, initiative, and ability to work independently
- Background in political science, community organizing, public administration, or event management is an asset
- Speaking multiple languages (Mandarin/Cantonese, French, Urdu, etc.) is an asset
Essentials
3 month contract: June to August 2026
$18 an hour, 35h/week
Canada Youth Summer Job: Must be under 30 years of age with either Canadian citizenship, permanent residency, or refugee status
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 3 months
Pay: $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
Application question(s):
- Are you under 30 years old with either a Canadian citizenship, permanent residency or refugee status?
- What days and times would you be available for an interview?
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON (Toronto District)
