Program Coordinator Internship

Location: Mississauga, ON, (Hybrid 3 days in office)
Duration: May  – August (14 weeks)
Salary: 22/hr

About Match Retail

Match Retail is a people-first consumer engagement agency where empowered collaborative teams elevate in-store presence and deliver breakthrough customer experiences through the power of people, training, execution and measurement. We think, move and act differently, choosing outcomes over optics and driving real impact with smart, passionate talent who thrive on trust, innovation and agility.

About the Role:

The Program Coordinator Intern will support the planning, coordination, and execution of programs and initiatives across teams and stakeholders. This 14‑week internship offers hands‑on experience in program administration, project coordination, and operational support within a fast‑paced, collaborative environment. The intern will work closely with program leads and cross‑functional teams to ensure timelines, deliverables, and processes are tracked and supported effectively, while gaining exposure to real‑world program management practices.

Key Responsibilities

Program & Project Support

• Assist with coordinating program timelines, milestones, and deliverables
• Support the tracking of tasks, schedules, and dependencies
• Help prepare program documentation, plans, and status updates
• Maintain organized records, trackers, and shared documentation

Coordination & Communication

• Support communication between internal teams and stakeholders
• Assist in preparing agendas, taking meeting notes, and tracking action items
• Help follow up on outstanding tasks and next steps
• Support onboarding materials, training documents, or process updates as required

Reporting & Administration

• Assist with compiling program status reports and summaries
• Track progress, risks, and issues related to ongoing initiatives
• Support data entry, reporting, and basic analysis related to program performance

Collaboration & Learning

• Work alongside experienced program coordinators and managers
• Participate in team meetings, reviews, and learning sessions
• Support ad‑hoc program or project requests as needed

Professional Skills & Requirements

• Currently enrolled in 3rd or 4th year in a Business, Project Management, Communications, Operations, or related program
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills
• Clear written and verbal communication
• Comfortable working with multiple tasks and deadlines
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or Google Workspace (Sheets/Excel, Docs, Slides)

Why Join Match Retail?

• Competitive compensation and career growth opportunities
• Dynamic, collaborative, and performance-driven work environment
• Exposure to leading brands and strategic retail initiatives
• A culture that values insights, execution, and measurable results

Interview Process

Our recruitment process is structured and transparent, with candidates assessed consistently against role-related criteria.

Step 1: Qualified candidates complete an initial phone or virtual interview with a Talent Acquisition Specialist.
Step 2: Shortlisted candidates participate in a phone or virtual interview with the Hiring Manager.
Step 3: Selected candidates attend an in-person or virtual interview with the Hiring Manager and relevant team members.

AI Disclosure

We use AI-assisted tools to help screen resumes for key skills and minimum requirements relevant to the role. All results are reviewed by our hiring team to ensure thoughtful and balanced decision making. 

Match Retail is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all.