Corporate Campaign Representative – Events
(5-Month Contract)
We are committed to pay transparency and equity. The hiring rate for this role is $27.20 per hour.
We wake up to a different alarm.
The issues impacting our communities here in the GTA keep us awake at night. But it’s also what gets us up each day, determined to fight local poverty and its interconnected challenges, and to make this region everything it can be for everyone who calls it home. We believe in the power of community, of people coming together, doing what it takes to build and transform neighbourhoods where everyone can thrive. Any Way We Can.
Department overview
This position resides in the Donor Relations & Marketing department, which is responsible for raising funds in support of our organizational Community Impact goals. This is achieved primarily through the annual workplace campaign where hundreds of organizations fundraise on behalf of United Way Greater Toronto.
How you will make a difference:
As part of the 2026 Corporate Campaign Representative Team, the Corporate Campaign Representative - Events, will:
- Assist in the planning and execution of event logistics, including vendor procurement, venue setup, transportation, and equipment coordination.
- Support the preparation of event materials, including signage and other collateral.
- Manage the United Way Events email inbox, responding to inquiries from event participants.
- Provide outstanding customer service to event participants before, during, and after the event.
- Address participant inquiries, assist with online registration, and ensure an overall positive experience.
- Provide data entry support and customized reporting with tight turnaround, specific to our event platform, and CRM, and other tracking systems and databases as needed.
- Maintain daily and weekly ClimbUP and other workplace event participation and fundraising reports.
- Assist in recruiting, training, and managing event-day volunteers.
- Provide on-site supervision and support to volunteers, ensuring they understand their roles and responsibilities.
- Troubleshoot and resolve any volunteer-related issues that may arise during the event.
- Assist with post-event evaluations, including gathering feedback from participants and volunteers.
- Assist in the preparation of event reports and provide insights for future event improvements.
- Communicate with constituents in a professional manner.
- Other duties as assigned.
What you bring to the role:
- Excellent organizational, administrative, and written/verbal communication skills
- Proven ability to exercise tact, discretion, and maintain confidentiality
- Exceptional attention to detail and a strong track record of accuracy
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines in fast-paced or high-pressure environments
- Strong teamwork, interpersonal, and customer service skills, with the ability to work respectfully and inclusively with a diverse range of colleagues and stakeholders
- Previous experience using event-management or database software (asset)
- Previous events-related experience (asset)
- Willingness to contribute to the organization’s Reconciliation and Equity framework by engaging in learning opportunities and applying anti-oppressive and anti-racist practices internally and externally
Corporate Campaign Representatives should be aware of the time commitment and expectations:
- Training and onboarding will be provided during the first two weeks of the program.
- For the duration of the program — August 10, 2026, to December 18, 2026 — Corporate Campaign Representatives will work both remotely and in-person, in response to the needs of the programs they support.
- Mandatory requirement to be on site on Friday, November 13, 2026, Saturday November 14, 2026 and Sunday November 15, 2026, for the ClimbUP event.
- Employees will be engaged on a full-time basis.
Being part of our team:
- Competitive total compensation package including:
- Salary
- Defined benefit employer-matching pension
- Employee and family assistance program (EFAP)
- Commitment to the well-being and work-life balance for our employees
- Collaborative, high-performing, and team focused on long-term and collective success
- Largest United Way world-wide
- Work with the GTA’s top philanthropic leader
Please apply no later than June 15, 2026.
As part of our recruitment process, United Way Greater Toronto offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities. If we contact you about an opportunity, please let us know if you require accommodation.
UWGT is committed to the ethical and responsible use of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI). While we currently do not use AI for decision-making that produces legal or similarly significant effects, we may use analytics or automation tools to improve donor engagement, personalize experiences, or optimize internal processes.
As per our recruitment policy, internal candidates are encouraged to let their current manager know that they have applied for another role.
About United Way Greater Toronto:
As the largest non-government funder of community services in the GTA, United Way Greater Toronto reinforces a crucial community safety net to support people living in poverty. United Way’s network of agencies and initiatives in neighbourhoods across Peel, Toronto and York Region works to ensure that everyone has access to the programs and services they need to thrive. Mobilizing community support, United Way’s work is rooted in ground-breaking research, strategic leadership, local advocacy and cross-sectoral partnerships committed to building a more equitable region and lasting solutions to the GTA’s greatest challenges.
Diversity & Inclusion:
United Way is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that reflects our diverse community to ensure we’re best equipped to serve it. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds and those who may need accommodation to apply to join our team. Our commitment to excellence in diversity goes beyond promoting equity. By incorporating a variety of experiences and perspectives, we create opportunities for innovative solutions and maximize the impact of our work.
Building community takes a community and together, with you, we will shape a stronger, brighter GTA for everyone who lives here. Any Way We Can.
Learn more about our work at unitedwaygt.org.
