Fundraising Intern - Recent Graduate
Application Deadline: November 27, 2026
Start Date: as soon as possible
Salary: $750 per week ($20 an hour, 37.5 hours a week)
Term: 12-month contract

Watermark Theatre is located in North Rustico, PEI and operates a 100 seat theatre year round. The theatre is going into its 18th year producing the finest qualified theatre in PEI.
Watermark believes in a progressive approach to inclusion, equity and diversity. As such, we encourage applications from all interested candidates without regard to age, race, colour,
gender, disability, or national origin.

Job Description
The Fundraising Intern will assist in executing the funding goals at Watermark Theatre which includes foundation and grant applications, major gifts, corporate donations, charitable events,
and in-kind resources, in collaboration with the Leadership Team.

Specific responsibilities include:

Execute all fundraising activities, in collaboration with the Watermark Leadership Team and Fundraising Committee of the Board

Actively seek new donors and corporate sponsors

Manage donor relationships

Write grant and foundation applications and individual appeals

Write final grant and funder reports

Research charitable institutions whose criteria match Watermark's activities





Promote the organization to its donors and maximize public awareness of the fundraising activities of the organization

Eligible employees:

Post-secondary graduate

Legally entitled to work in Canada;

A Canadian citizen, permanent resident or person who has been granted refugee status in Canada;

Self-assess as underemployed, meaning they are employed below their level of education, are unemployed, or hold part-time employment.

Requirements:

Strong analytical skills

Knowledge of federal and provincial legislation affecting charities will be an asset

Knowledge of special events planning and management will be an asset

Strong interpersonal and oral/written communication skills and attention to detail is a necessity

Demonstrated initiative and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines is a necessity

Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment

Occasional weeknights and weekend work may be necessary.

Essential Skills:

Computer Use

Soft Skills:

Effective Communication

Enthusiasm

Motivation

Organization

Hard Skills:

Event Management

Proposal Writing

Languages:

English

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📌 Fundraising Intern – Recent Graduate (Prince Edward Island)
🏢 Watermark Theatre
📍 Prince Edward Island