TalentED - Intern, Community Engagement

Job Description 

Calgary Economic Development (CED) is an opportunity-maker, helping to spark and fuel Calgary’s growth. Our job is to connect people with resources that can help them grow their careers or businesses, thrive in new locations or markets, and feel at home in our community. We offer a wealth of information to help everyone succeed and we tirelessly promote Calgary, in Canada and around the world. We are exhilarated about our role in shaping and sharing Calgary’s story as the Blue Sky City.

TalentED

TalentED is an exciting and evolving program under the CED portfolio. TalentED aims to generate 2,000 work-based learning opportunities for youth aged 18–24 by engaging small- to medium-sized businesses and non-profit organizations across the Greater Calgary region. This initiative will strengthen employer engagement with youth through an innovative and collaborative approach.

Job Summary

The Community Engagement Intern will work with TalentED’s Employer and Community Engagement team to promote the benefits of hiring youth for work-based learning (WBL) opportunities. The intern will have the opportunity to provide support for community engagement initiatives, including AI training and related programming. This role works closely with the Community Engagement Specialist and Manager of Employer and Community Engagement.

This is a summer opportunity with a minimum in-office requirement of three days per week.

Term: 12 weeks.

Key Responsibilities 

Community & Stakeholder Support

Support relationship-building efforts with community organizations, youth employment centres, and post-secondary institutions (PSIs) by assisting with outreach, meeting coordination, and follow-up communications.

Maintain accurate contact lists and stakeholder records to support ongoing community engagement activities.

Assist the team in ensuring engagement activities are inclusive and responsive to youth from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds.

Event Coordination

Assist with the planning, coordination, and delivery of in-person and virtual AI training (e.g., logistics, scheduling, materials, registration) for youth and employers.

Assist with external event preparation, setup, and takedown; staff booths; and support engagement activities such as registering youth and employers on the TalentED Matching Platform.

Collect attendance data and participant feedback from events and activities to support continuous improvement.

Work-Based Learning Support

Support coordination of requests from community organizations and PSIs related to work-based learning opportunities (e.g., projects, placements, apprenticeships).

Assist with tracking youth participation, assessment completion, and follow-up activities.

Support communication between Community Engagement and Employer Engagement team members by sharing relevant information related to youth readiness, program offerings, and placement opportunities.

Resource & Content Development

Research prospective community organizations and create list of potential collaborators for TalentED.

Assist in updating and organizing resources, templates, and reference materials related to community engagement and events.

Gather feedback from stakeholders and flag opportunities for improving tools, resources, or processes.

Data Tracking & Administrative Support

Enter and maintain accurate information in the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system, HubSpot, and through Excel spreadsheets.

Support survey distribution and collection from youth.

Assist with data compilation and basic reporting to support program monitoring and evaluation.

Participate in team meetings and cross-functional collaboration.

Take on additional supportive tasks as assigned to help advance team and project goals.

Education 

Business Administration, Community Development, Project Management, or a related field

Key Skills

Customer service orientation

Strong organization and time management

Excellent written and verbal communication

High attention to detail

Reliability and follow-through

Strong technology skills (email, spreadsheets, calendars, CRM tools, AI fundamentals)

Professional and positive attitude

Ability to multi-task and adapt quickly

What You’ll Gain

Professional experience working with internal teams and senior-level stakeholders

Hands-on experience in business development, employer outreach, and program delivery

Exposure to a wide range of community partners

Direct mentorship and training from the TalentED Employer and Community Engagement Manager

Ongoing support and guidance from the TalentED team to support your growth, learning, and success in delivering high-quality work

Alberta Youth Employment Incentive Eligibility

Hired youth must:

Be an Alberta resident and Canadian citizen or PR

Be between 15-24 years of age at the start of employment

Not be working with the same employer applicant and/or in the same position at the time of and prior to the employer applying for the incentive

Ineligible youth:

Business owners or board members

An immediate family member of the employer or someone who has authority over the employer

Any youth working in Canada temporarily (i.e. temporary foreign workers)

EDI Commitment Statement

Calgary Economic Development celebrates diversity and is committed to advancing Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). Through EDI, we create a path to success for all our employees, where they have equal opportunity for advancement, have the voice to contribute to our collective growth and development and work in an inclusive environment. Calgary Economic Development strongly believes in accessibility in the work we do. We welcome requests to make the hiring process as accessible as possible. Accommodation is available for candidates on request during all aspects of the selection process. Please advise at any point and we will do our best to work with you to meet your needs.

To Apply 

Interested candidates should submit their cover letter and resume in confidence to: calgaryeconomic.bamboohr.com/careers by 3:00pm, May 04, 2026.

We thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.