Event Operations Intern (4 months)

Company Description

Hockey Helps the Homeless (HHTH) is a national registered charity that specializes in organizing and executing one-day Pro-Am hockey tournaments where men and women get a chance to play with hockey greats and raise funds to address the needs of the estimated 250,000 people who will experience homelessness in Canada every year. With over 20,000 donors, 3,000 players, and 1,000 volunteers that participate annually, we strive to "shutout homelessness". Since 1996, HHTH has granted over $39 million in support of 65+ local homeless agencies across Canada. See more at hockeyhelpsthehomeless.com.

Timing and Compensation

Start Date: Thursday, January 7th, 2027

End Date: Friday, April 30th, 2027

Compensation: Up to $2500 performance based per diem to be offered at the conclusion of the term.

Job Overview

Hockey Helps the Homeless (HHTH) is currently seeking a highly motivated, energetic individual(s) to serve as the organization’s Event Operations Intern for the spring of 2026 (January - April). This position will report directly to the Manager of Operations and and will be responsible for pre-event tournament planning, player support and the coordination and on-site logistics of the organization's major fundraising tournaments. In person orientation will be required. This position is a hybrid model, where interns are expected to work in office 2-3 days each week.

Travel Opportunities Include:

• Within Ontario: Barrie, Ottawa, Peel Region, Hamilton, Toronto, London, Durham Region
• Outside Ontario: Montreal, Regina, Edmonton, St. John’s, Saskatoon, Kelowna

Responsibilities

• A point of contact and support for participants and their donors and will be responsible for inputting online participant and team registration information into the HHTH database.
• Assisting with participant and volunteer registrations, resending donor tax receipts, and more.
• Management and oversight of tournament rosters.
• Scheduling of key event day components including tournament games, referees & volunteers.
• Jersey coordination support including logo collection and design.
• Collaborate on recruitment marketing and sales tools for use in tournament markets.
• Packing/shipping of event supplies.
• Develop, monitor, and execute comprehensive event day logistics plan including set up and tear down.
• Work collaboratively with volunteer committee and day of event volunteers to ensure execution of all tournament logistics.
• Work closely with arena staff to ensure timely shipping/receiving and storage of all HHTH tournament supplies if applicable.
• Act as on-site HHTH logistics and quality control representative at all HHTH events if applicable.
• Monitors standards and guidelines to maintain brand integrity at all events.

Skills/Qualifications

• Working towards a Post-secondary degree or diploma (Sport Management and/or Event Marketing an asset).
• Strong communication skills (French speaking is a strong asset).
• Time and project management skills essential.
• Strong organizational skills: ability to manage multiple projects with short timelines and an understanding of information systems.
• Attention to detail (previous experience with data entry and fundraising databases an asset).
• Proficient with all MS applications and Canva.
• Takes actions independently or in conjunction with others, as appropriate.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently but also collaboratively with senior staff.
• Ability to work well in a team environment, both in office and on-site for events.
• Able/willing to work late nights and early mornings.
• Access to a reliable vehicle.
• Familiarity and passion for hockey is a plus!
• Experience working in events and/or hockey is a plus. i.e., Referee/Timekeeping experience

Application

If you are interested in applying for the internship position, please submit your resume by November 17th, 2026 to george@hhth.com.

Only successful candidates will be contacted regarding coordination for interview dates and times. The interview stage for potential candidates will run virtually via Microsoft Teams.

Thank you for your interest in Hockey Helps the Homeless!