Position: Community Outreach Intern, Black Communities

Location: Montreal (hybrid, office & home)
 Type: Internship
 Start date: September 21 to March 28 2027 (flexible)
 How to apply: Send your presentation letter AND your CV to info@swabtheworld. com before August 31, 2026

About us:
 Your Ethnicity Could Save a Life: Why You Should Join Our Team 🫵

Swab The World is a non-profit organization founded by a blood cancer survivor who struggled to find a stem cell donor due to her ethnicity. The truth is, only 1.6% of registered stem cell donors are from Black communities. The lack of representation is devastating for Black patients, who face dramatically lower odds of finding a matching donor when they need a transplant. Our mission is simple: increase awareness about stem cell donation and diversify registries globally so that all patients, regardless of ethnic background, have an equal fighting chance.

Our team is passionate, tech-savvy, and committed to diversifying the global stem cell registry using communications and marketing strategies. Even though we're serious about tackling ethnic inequality and saving lives, we're all about making sure our environment is fun and dynamic!

The Vibe We Are Looking For 💫:

Primary Objectives:

• Organizing monthly donor recruitment events across the Greater Montreal Area, conducting outreach among Black students, community organizations, and sports teams to address the lack of ethnic diversity in stem cell registries.
• Recruiting stem cell donors. Donors must be between the ages of 18-35, this will be your target group.
• Register 500 stem cell donors from the Black community over the course of the program.

Responsibilities 🧐:

Event Organization & Execution

• Organize and execute donor recruitment events on university campuses and within Black community organizations, in collaboration with student clubs, cultural associations, and Swab Ambassadors.
• Secure event space on campus or at community partner sites and obtain the necessary permissions.
• Build partnerships with student associations, cultural organizations, and sports teams to amplify impact and reach within Black communities.

Logistics & Event Prep

• Deliver a clear 5-minute pitch about stem cell donation methods.
• Order and manage swab kits; ensure they are returned properly after each event.
• Coordinate student volunteers for setup and recruitment.
• Oversee donor recruitment event setup: promotional material, food, and signage.
• Send follow-up and thank-you emails to volunteers and event collaborators (student associations, cultural organizations, and/or sports teams).

Outreach & Promotion

• Build relationships with student associations, community cultural groups, and sports teams serving Black communities.
• Collaborate with the communications team to promote events, addressing culturally specific concerns or misconceptions about stem cell donation.
• Ensure event content (photos/videos) is captured and shared.
• Work closely with Swab chapters in Quebec to exchange best practices.

What you bring to the table 🍴

• Excellent communication skills! Your job is essential to recruiting stem cell donors!
• A demonstrated connection to, or strong understanding of, Montreal's Black communities.
• A knack for using social media.
• 1-2 years of experience in sales.
• Great attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• A love for everything advertising, marketing, media and communications.
• A degree in advertising, marketing, journalism, communications, or a similar field.
• The ability to work independently and manage your time effectively.
• Knowledge of Canva and graphic design skills are all assets.
• You're autonomous, driven, outgoing and have a great sense of humour.

How to apply: Send your presentation letter AND your CV to info@swabtheworld. com