Council Protocol and External Relations Summer Student Job Listing at City of Edmonton in Edmonton, AB (Job ID 54037)

Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and versatile Summer Student / Program Assistant to join our team for a 5-month term (April - August) to support Council Protocol and External Relations primarily with the UNESCO Edmonton Learning City program. This program focuses on establishing Edmonton as a global leader in promoting lifelong learning, driving social inclusion, and fostering sustainable development based on Edmonton's Community Learning Action Plan. 

The successful candidate will play an integral role in achieving strategic objectives including: Defining and Amplifying Edmonton's Learning City Story and Engaging with new and existing Learning Partners, and Refining Edmonton's Learning City International Profile. 

In addition to the Learning City program, the summer student will support the Council Protocol and External Relations team with other various tasks, projects and events. This role offers hands-on experience in research, program development, council protocol, external relations, international relations and event logistics in a municipal context. 

What will you do?

The Summer Student will primarily focus on supporting the successful execution of the UNESCO Edmonton Learning City Program which includes but is not limited to:

• Research and Jurisdictional Scans: Conducting in-depth research and analysis to support the identification of 1-2 strategic focus areas (such as Inclusive and Safe Communities or Sustainable and Resilient Communities). This includes performing jurisdictional scans on best practices related to the selected focus areas
• Amplify Edmonton's Learning City Story: Supporting programs and initiatives that effectively tell Edmonton's Learning City story and highlight its successes
• Event Planning and Logistics: Providing logistical and administrative support for key 2026 events, including the study tour during the Federation of Municipalities Conference and preparatory work for the Edmonton Celebration of Learning Month in October
• International Relations Support: Assisting with briefs and research for UNESCO (or UNESCO related) requests, contributing to the goal of Refining the International Profile
• Documentation and Reporting: Organizing project documentation, developing summary reports on research findings, and tracking progress against key milestones in the execution plan

The successful candidate will also support the Council Protocol and External Relations Team with various tasks, projects and events that include but are not limited to:

• Supporting the reputation of the City, Mayor, and Council in official functions, meetings, celebrations and commemorations
• Providing analysis and support on impactful relationships needed to achieve City Priorities
• Develops a variety of materials such as briefs, reports, presentations, charts, and graphs to present information and guide understanding and decision making
• Supports meetings and events through documentation preparation (agendas, meeting materials, correspondence, etc.), working with contractors and vendors, and assisting with day-of event tasks