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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
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