Data Entry Clerk
Ensure the accurate and timely handling of key administrative tasks, including inventory management, purchase order tracking, document organization, and invoicing support. Maintain up-to-date and accurate records for purchasing, inventory, and quality cost reports. Provide occasional reception and internal customer service support while fostering an efficient workflow in the purchasing team. Uphold strong organizational practices and ensure all relevant documents are properly filed, scanned, and accessible.
Business Development Support
Support business development, project management, and financial administration activities for Siraj Institute Lead outreach and engagement initiatives with corporate partners, government stakeholders, and community organizations to foster partnerships and business growth. Utilize project management tools, templates, and databases to enhance operational efficiency and track marketing, financial, and account management tasks. Assist in strengthening Siraj's mission by supporting socially-conscious projects, focusing on community impact, diversity, and inclusion.
Finance Coordinator for Educational Institute
Establish efficient administrative processes to manage financial tracking, communication, meetings, and data monitoring for the refugee program. Ensure timely and professional execution of key tasks, including issuing charitable receipts, handling stakeholder correspondence, organizing meetings, and supporting project management team needs. Maintain accurate documentation and monitoring systems for refugee program data in Smart sheets and Google Docs.
Digital Marketing for Education
We have developed a set of marketing strategies, but it has been challenging to implement them. We would like to collaborate with students to review and post content promoting our charity. This will involve several different steps for the students, including: Familiarizing themselves with our target market, products and services. Reviewing marketing content in the form of posts, emails, brochures, etc. Deploying content according to our social media calendar to increase website traffic. Overseeing our channels and keeping them up-to-date. Bonus steps in the process would also include: Recommending search engine optimization (SEO) strategies so our materials are easily accessible.
Rebranding Strategy for Siraj Institute Charitable Foundation
The Siraj Institute Charitable Foundation is seeking innovative rebranding suggestions to establish a unique and distinctive identity while maintaining a strong affiliation with the Siraj Institute. The goal is to create a brand that resonates with the foundation's mission and values, appealing to potential donors, partners, and beneficiaries. Students will analyze the current branding elements and explore creative strategies to differentiate the foundation in the charitable sector. This project offers an opportunity for students to apply their knowledge of marketing, branding, and design principles in a real-world context. The project will involve researching successful rebranding case studies, understanding the foundation's target audience, and developing a cohesive brand strategy that includes visual and verbal elements.
A/B Testing and Promotion of Siraj Institute flyers
The Siraj Institute is seeking to enhance its marketing strategies by employing A/B testing on promotional flyers. The objective is to determine which flyer design resonates more effectively with the target audience, thereby optimizing marketing efforts. Students will be tasked with designing two distinct flyer versions, each highlighting the unique offerings and values of the Siraj Institute. The project involves utilizing the Institute's existing marketing channels to distribute these flyers and gather data on their performance. By analyzing metrics such as engagement rates and conversion rates, students will gain practical experience in applying marketing theories and techniques learned in the classroom. The ultimate goal is to identify the more successful flyer design and provide recommendations for future marketing initiatives.
Cultural Cafe Transformation
The Siraj Institute aims to transform its existing bookstore into a vibrant cultural cafe that serves as a community hub for students and locals. The goal is to create a welcoming space that combines the love of books with a rich cultural experience, offering a variety of activities such as book readings, cultural events, and art exhibitions. The project will involve redesigning the interior layout to accommodate a cafe area, selecting appropriate decor that reflects diverse cultures, and planning a menu that includes culturally inspired beverages and snacks. The team will also develop a marketing strategy to promote the new cultural cafe to the community. This project provides an opportunity for learners to apply their knowledge in interior design, marketing, and event planning, while working collaboratively to achieve a cohesive transformation.
Siraj Institute Rebranding Initiative
The Siraj Institute is seeking to refresh its brand identity to better align with its evolving mission and values. The current brand image does not fully capture the innovative and inclusive nature of the institute. The goal of this project is to develop a cohesive rebranding strategy that resonates with both current and prospective students, faculty, and stakeholders. The project will involve analyzing the existing brand, researching competitor branding strategies, and identifying key elements that define Siraj Institute's unique value proposition. The team will then propose a new brand identity, including a logo, color scheme, and tagline, that reflects the institute's commitment to excellence and diversity. This project provides an opportunity for learners to apply their knowledge of marketing, design, and strategic communication in a real-world context.
Iftar of Gratitude 2025 - Fundraising Gala Marketing Strategy Development
Siraj Institute is planning a fundraising Gala in March and seeks to enhance its marketing efforts to maximize attendance and donations. The project aims to develop a comprehensive marketing strategy that leverages both digital and traditional marketing channels. Learners will apply their classroom knowledge of marketing principles to create a cohesive plan that targets potential attendees and donors. The project will involve analyzing the target audience, selecting appropriate marketing channels, and crafting compelling messaging. By focusing on a few closely related tasks, the team will ensure that the marketing strategy is both effective and executable within a limited timeframe. This project provides an opportunity for learners to gain practical experience in event marketing and strategic planning.
Grant Writing (Educational Institution)
Siraj Institute is celebrating its sixth anniversary and we are expanding! We are looking for an articulate and persuasive intern to join our grant writing project. This position involves writing grant proposals and reporting directly to the executive director. Key Responsibilities: 1) Creating Proposals: Craft compelling proposals that highlight our institute's causes. Ensure proposals are accurate, informative, and persuasive. Tailor each proposal to meet the specific criteria of the grant. 2) Reporting Grant Status to Supervisor: Provide regular updates on the progress of grant applications. Maintain clear and professional communication with the executive director. 3) Collaborating with Team Members: Work closely with the executive director and other team members to gather necessary information for the grant. Participate in team meetings to discuss progress and strategies. Project Details: We have five grants to work on: two municipal, two provincial, and one federal. Each student will be assigned one grant. We can accommodate two additional students for grant research and analysis. Support and Evaluation: Guidance: The executive director will provide detailed guidance and support throughout the project. Regular check-ins will be scheduled to ensure you are on track and to address any questions or challenges. Training: Interns will be able to access learning content and a library of tools to help them become better grant writers. The more you put in, the more you get out of this internship! Evaluation: Your performance will be evaluated based on the quality of your research, the effectiveness of your proposals, and your ability to meet deadlines. Feedback will be provided to help you improve and succeed. Individual Tasks and Outcomes: Each student will be responsible for writing one grant proposal. You will be expected to manage your assigned grant timeline, from initial draft to final submission. Clear deliverables will be set for each stage of the project to ensure progress and accountability. There will be training and team progress meetings to ensure we help everyone stay on track and get all the resources they need.
Education Cyber Security
The main goal of this project is to plan, implement, manage, monitor and upgrade security measures for the protection of Siraj Institute's data, systems and networks, as well as of our clients. In our pursuit of excellence, we found that by helping other educational institutions raise their quality, the benefit is maximized. That is why we also offer services (including cyber security) to several small schools across Ontario as well as throughout Canada.
Phase Two of Information Technology
Our company, Siraj, relies heavily on information technology (IT) services to manage data. We want to develop a roadmap for getting our IT assets and capabilities where they need to be to ensure future competitiveness and success in our industry. We would like to collaborate with students to create a strategic information technology (IT) plan for Siraj based on a needs assessment. This will involve several different steps for the students, including: Familiarizing yourself with Siraj’s mission and vision statements. Completing a needs assessment for Siraj. Researching industry / competitor IT trends and capabilities relevant to Siraj. Recommending processes for training and implementation of an IT plan at Siraj. Drafting budget and costs for an organization of Siraj’s size. Bonus steps in the process would also include: Conducting a pilot program with the proposed IT plan at Siraj and making revisions.
Phase two of Business Operations, Sales, Marketing
Here is a four-point objective for Business Operations for Siraj: Streamline Processes : Enhance efficiency by identifying bottlenecks in current operations and implementing process improvements. Cost Reduction : Strategically reduce operational costs while maintaining the quality of services. Team Development : Foster a high-performing team through effective leadership and professional development opportunities. Customer Satisfaction : Improve customer satisfaction by ensuring timely delivery of services and quick resolution of issues. Each point is designed to contribute to the overall success of the business operations.
Website Development (Educational Institution)
Our company advertises thousands of products online. We hope to update and revamp our existing website to attract more customers. We would like to work with students to develop a new website that is easy to maintain while providing an appealing interface for users. This can be achieved through common site building tools such as Wix, Webflow, and WordPress. This will involve several different steps for the students, including: Researching different site-building tools and their associated advantages / disadvantages. Conducting a needs analysis to determine which platform is most suitable. Building a website, with our assistance in providing the content. Providing training on updating and maintaining the website. Bonus steps in the process would also include: Testing prototypes with customers and refining ideas with feedback.
Website Design
The only thing that is worse than ignorance, is the misunderstanding of knowledge. Our Institute is built on the core principal of the power of experiential learning. We hope to gain a renewed understanding of the features and design that our target market would expect in our website. We would like to collaborate with students to produce a design prototype informed by real customer input and feedback that we can bring to a developer for implementation. This will involve several different steps for the students, including: Conducting user interviews and research on our industry, our target market, and desired website features. Designing a wireframe prototype for our website and mapping out user interactions. Documenting the design process and any additional insights that emerge. Testing the prototype with customers and surveying for feedback. Refining design ideas with input from experts and customers. Prototyping multiple versions of a design that includes the desired website features.
Grant Writing (Educational Institution)
Siraj Institute is celebrating its sixth anniversary and we are expanding! We seeking an articulate, persuasive intern to join our grant writing project. This position is responsible for researching and writing of proposals online. The person will report directly to the executive director. The primary focus for the student will revolve around the following: Researching grants: Student takes the time to determine which grants to apply for based on the demographic, scope, and qualifications of the application. Creating proposals: Student creatively explains a company's compelling causes and why they're important. The proposals should be accurate and informational but should stand out, motivate, and persuade the reader to award the grant to our institute. Communicating with clients and donors: prospective donors often have questions for the institute after the initial application. The student should answer any questions they have to continue advocating for the company.
Business Administration (Educational Institution)
Siraj Institute is celebrating its sixth anniversary and we are expanding! We seeking a self-motivated and well-organized business administration intern. This dynamic position is responsible for planning and execution of administrative tasks online, such as setting up virtual classrooms, answering emails and phone calls professionally, and providing support to instructors and students, and helping with other marketing and operational plans. The person will report directly to the executive director. The primary focus for the student will be: Strategy - Develop a go-to-market strategy; identify new funding and grant opportunities, write proposals. Operations - Recommend process improvements or redesign processes; develop improvements to supply chain processes; introduce quality assurance into our internal processes. Marketing - Complete a marketing strategy review; design a new marketing strategy (product, place, price, and promotion)
Grant Writing for Edu nonprofit
Siraj Institute is celebrating its sixth anniversary and we are expanding! We seeking an articulate, persuasive intern to join our grant writing project. This position is responsible for researching and writing of proposals online. The person will report directly to the executive director. The primary focus for the student will revolve around the following: Researching grants: Student takes the time to determine which grants to apply for based on the demographic, scope, and qualifications of the application. Creating proposals: Student creatively explains a company's compelling causes and why they're important. The proposals should be accurate and informational but should stand out, motivate, and persuade the reader to award the grant to our institute. Communicating with clients and donors: prospective donors often have questions for the institute after the initial application. The student should answer any questions they have to continue advocating for the company.
Business Administration
Siraj Institute is celebrating its sixth anniversary and we are expanding! We seeking a self-motivated and well-organized business administration intern. This dynamic position is responsible for planning and execution of administrative tasks online, such as setting up virtual classrooms, answering emails and phone calls professionally, and providing support to instructors and students, and helping with other marketing and operational plans. The person will report directly to the executive director. The primary focus for the student will be: Strategy - Develop a go-to-market strategy; identify new funding and grant opportunities, write proposals. Operations - Recommend process improvements or redesign processes; develop improvements to supply chain processes; introduce quality assurance into our internal processes. Marketing - Complete a marketing strategy review; design a new marketing strategy (product, place, price, and promotion)