Operations & Development Coordinator (Internship)

About YBIB (Young Bosses in Business)

Young Bosses in Business is a youth-serving organization dedicated to empowering young people through entrepreneurship, leadership development, and community engagement. Through our programs, events, and initiatives, we provide youth, students, and emerging professionals with opportunities to build real-world skills, gain experience, and grow within their communities.

As YBIB continues to grow, we are focused on strengthening our internal operations, systems, programming, and organizational development to support long-term impact and sustainability.

YBIB is committed to creating welcoming, supportive, and accessible environments for youth from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and learning styles.

About the Role

We are seeking an Operations & Development Coordinator Intern to work closely with organizational leadership in supporting the day-to-day operations, growth, and development of YBIB.

This role serves as a central point of coordination across the organization, helping support internal systems, initiatives, events, and cross-department collaboration. The selected candidate will gain hands-on experience in nonprofit operations, organizational development, event coordination, community engagement, and leadership support within a growing youth-focused organization.

This internship is ideal for someone who is organized, proactive, systems-oriented, and interested in nonprofit leadership, operations, administration, project coordination, and organizational growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with senior leadership to support organizational priorities and initiatives
• Assist with day-to-day coordination across departments including Communications, Events, Fundraising and Education & Programming
• Help improve communication, organization, and follow-through across teams
• Support the planning and execution of programs, events, campaigns, and community initiatives
• Assist with volunteer coordination, onboarding support, and event operations
• Monitor project progress and help maintain accountability across ongoing initiatives
• Support internal planning systems, calendars, workflows, and organizational processes
• Assist with developing and improving operational systems, documentation, and internal resources
• Help identify opportunities to improve participant, volunteer, and community experience across programs and events
• Assist with grant research, funding opportunities, and proposal preparation
• Maintain awareness of relevant community dates, campaigns, and engagement opportunities
• Attend events and programming as needed to support operations and remain connected to organizational activities
• Contribute ideas and support organizational growth, systems improvement, and new initiatives

Who We’re Looking For

• Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities
• Strong communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills
• Proactive, dependable, and able to take initiative
• Comfortable working within a collaborative, fast-paced environment
• Interested in nonprofit operations, organizational development, leadership, and community impact
• Passionate about youth empowerment and creating positive community experiences
• Systems-oriented and interested in improving workflows, organization, and operational effectiveness

Ideal Candidates

Students, recent graduates, or emerging professionals in:

• Business Administration
• Business Management
• Industrial Engineering
• Project Management
• Public Administration
• Nonprofit Management
• Communications
• Human Resources
• Community Development
• Social Innovation
• Or related fields

We also welcome:

• Individuals interested in nonprofit leadership and organizational development
• Applicants with experience in administration, operations, project coordination, community initiatives, or youth programming
• Professionals interested in contributing their skills to a growing youth-focused organization

Preference will be given to candidates based in or able to travel within the Peel Region.

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience working closely with organizational leadership
• Real-world exposure to nonprofit operations, coordination, and organizational development
• Experience supporting programs, events, partnerships, and community initiatives
• Exposure to grant research, funding development, and nonprofit growth strategies
• Experience contributing to systems improvement and organizational planning
• Resume-building experience for careers in operations, administration, nonprofit leadership, project management, and organizational development
• Opportunities to contribute ideas and play an active role in YBIB’s growth
• Access to mentorship, networking, and professional development opportunities
• Volunteer or placement hours (if applicable)

Position Details

Type: Internship (Volunteer/Placement Eligible)
Commitment: Ongoing with consistent weekly involvement
Location: Hybrid (Remote and In-Person within Peel Region)
Reports to: Executive Director and Senior Leadership

Important Note

This internship is intended for individuals seeking meaningful, hands-on experience while contributing to the growth and development of a youth-focused nonprofit organization.