Program Coordinator Intern, Black Healing Centre
Application deadline: August 12, 2026
Last updated: July 21, 2026, 5:56 p.m.
About the host organization
The Black Healing Centre is dedicated to creating intergenerational programming that reimagines healing through a community-centred and artistic lens. By offering free and subsidized therapeutic services and programming, we aim to empower people of African and Caribbean descent in Tiohtià:ke (Montreal) to reclaim their mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate on the rollout of new programming, including building out agreed process improvements (speaker intake form, third-Friday scheduling, venue logistics);
- Participate in program scheduling and logistics for Community Care Practitioner (CCP)-delivered sessions including space bookings and practitioner calendar coordination;
- Collect and track attendance, participation, and session data across programs to support ongoing reporting needs;
- Collaborate with the Programming Manager on partner communications and meeting logistics, including preparation for partner meetings;
- All other tasks in support of program delivery and community engagement, as assigned by the Programming Manager.
Assets and requirements
You must be a Concordia student enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program through the fall 2026 term.
- Essential:
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail (managing schedules, partner contacts, and logistics across multiple concurrent programs)
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, particularly for partner-facing coordination
- Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities with minimal day-to-day supervision
- Comfort and cultural competency working within Black community spaces, with an understanding of and sensitivity to the populations BHC serves
- English proficiency (spoken and written)
- Optional/Ideal:
- French proficiency (an asset given BHC's Quebec-wide partnerships, including CIUSSS and provincial funders)
- Prior experience in the community/nonprofit sector, ideally in mental health, wellness, or social services
- Familiarity with basic data tracking tools (Excel/Google Sheets) for attendance and participation tracking
- Experience or coursework in community health, social work, public health, or a related field
- Discretion and comfort handling sensitive information, given the mental health context of BHC's programming
Duration
September 8, 2026 - November 27, 2026 (12 weeks)
These dates could be negotiated between the intern and the host organization. Internships might be renewed for up to 3 terms if that is of interest to both the student and the host.
Location/site of employment
- Site of work: Hybrid
- Address(es): 2100 ave Marlowe
Note: Interns are invited to come work at SHIFT's co-working space (LB-145) between 10-4 throughout the work week.
Working style
Independence: This role is well suited to students who enjoy taking initiative and learning through hands-on experience. Students will have the opportunity to independently manage projects and contribute meaningfully to the organization's work.
Support: You can expect regular check-ins, ongoing feedback, and readily available support from your supervisor.
Hours
240 hours total, 20 hours a week
Remuneration
$5,000
Please note that payments are made as awards, sent in 2 installments.
To apply
Please submit the following by August 12, 2026:
- Resume
- Cover letter
About this internship
This opportunity is part of the Community-based internship program, which connects students with organizations driving social change across Tiohtià:ke/Montréal, through a partnership with the Office of Community Engagement and SHIFT Centre for Social Transformation.
Note to candidates
Due to the volume of applications, only selected candidates will be contacted by the host organization. If you have any questions or accessibility requests about the application process, please reach out to shinling.low@concordia.ca.