About Us
Women’s Equity Lab is a Canadian not-for-profit organization advancing women’s participation in early-stage investing and increasing capital access for women-led ventures. We deliver investor education through a practical, hands-on Learning on Investment approach and convene a national community of investors, partners, and volunteers committed to strengthening innovation ecosystems. Our work supports more inclusive capital allocation and helps unlock economic growth by expanding who participates in angel investing. To learn more about WEL visit our website: www.womensequitylab.com.
Job Summary
The Investor Relations and Operations Intern will work alongside the National Program Manager, Managing Director and Advisory Board members. The role will involve the use of digital tools and platforms, including Google Workspace, Google Sheets, Google Drive, DocuSign, Mailchimp, Canva, LinkedIn, and AI tools. This position offers hands-on experience in the early-stage investment community and the opportunity to enhance your entrepreneurial mindset.
Responsibilities
- Annual Reporting: Help create Annual Reports for our Limited Partners (LPs) by collecting and analyzing portfolio company data, tracking KPIs, and summarizing insights.
- Investment Group Support: WEL has 8 regional Investment Groups (IGs) run by volunteer Managing Partners (MPs). You provide support to the IGs, including helping to triage MPs' emails, routing items to the right people, maintaining records, and keeping internal files organized.
- Grant and Sponsor Applications and Reporting: Gathering and organizing the financial, operational, and project information needed for funder and partner applications and reporting.
- General Operations: Preparing briefing notes, summaries, task lists, coordination emails, and other materials that help a small organization run well.
- Finance Administration: Liaising with WEL’s bookkeeper, organizing invoices and receipts, tracking expenses, and supporting clean financial records.
- Special Projects: Support various tasks, from day-to-day operations to unique projects.
Eligibility
Applicants must:
- Be enrolled full or part-time in a Canadian college or university
- Hold Canadian citizenship, Permanent Residency, or refugee status
- Be studying in a relevant program area, such as business, commerce, communications, information systems, public administration, project management, or a related field
- Be legally entitled to work in Canada
Who You Are
You are likely someone who:
- Keeps track of details without losing sight of the broader goal
- Communicates in English clearly and concisely in writing (ideally also French)
- Follows up consistently and tactfully
- Handles confidential or sensitive information with discretion
- Knows when to take initiative and when to escalate
- Is comfortable working independently
- Can support both structured recurring processes and ad hoc needs
- Is passionate about contributing to the growth of a women-led organization
- Skillfully uses Google Workspace, including Google Sheets and Google Slides
- Has familiarity with marketing tools such as MailChimp, Instagram, LinkedIn and Canva.
- Effectively leverages AI tools, especially Claude and Gemini, to more effectively perform administration tasks while taking accountability for oversight and quality control.
What We Offer
This role provides a unique opportunity to contribute meaningfully to our organization while developing a diverse set of skills. For example, you will:
- Gain hands-on experience and build transferable skills in data analysis, marketing, and project management within the early-stage investing sector.
- Learning about angel investing by actively engaging through participation in our educational workshops and networking events.
- Work on impactful projects that directly contribute to our mission of advancing women in angel investing, giving you the opportunity to make a tangible difference.
- Collaborate with a diverse and talented team of professionals, expanding your professional network to foster connections that will support your future career.
The Details:
- Work Term: June to August 31, 2026, with possibility of extension
- Employment Type: Part-time (20 hours per week)
- Working Hours: Flexible hours; however, at least 5 of your 20 weekly hours should fall within the 1–5 pm ET (10 am–2 pm PT) window to allow for team collaboration
- Location: Remote
- Compensation: $24 per hour.
Applications
If you are interested in being considered for this role, please apply by completing our online application form: https://forms.gle/wUGMv7LFffKAXNmA8.
Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
WEL is committed to developing an inclusive, barrier-free selection process and work environment. Please advise if you require any accommodations to ensure a fair and equitable selection process.
Pay: $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Work from home
Application question(s):
- Are you currently enrolled full-time or part-time in a Canadian college or university?
- What school and program are you currently enrolled in?
Work Location: Remote
