Youth Ambassador
- Program stream:
- Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations
- Job title:
- Youth Ambassador
- Organization name:
- Vernon Public Art Gallery
- Job location:
- Vernon, British Columbia
- Length of assignment:
- 2018-05-21 to 2018-08-10 (12 weeks)
- Hourly wage:
- $13.50
Vernon Public Art Gallery
3228-31 Avenue
Vernon, BC
V1T 2H3
Start date: May 22, 2018
End date: August 31, 2018
This position will be responsible for the following:
• updating and maintaining select social networking sites in order to build the Gallery’s interactive online presence, with a focus on engaging youth/young adults
• take a lead role in the planning and implementation of summer activities including the Gallery’s summer wrap-up event
• providing support to the Gallery operations as required is also expected
Education: some post-secondary
Experience: working with the public, knowledge of Arts and Culture an asset, event planning
Skills: takes initiative, excellent interpersonal/communication skills; excellent writing and editing skills; ability to work independently or as a team member; planning, organization and time management skills; research skills, cash management
Business Equipment usage: Proficient in the use of computers, Microsoft Office and internet applications; calculator; copy/fax machine
Application deadline: April 15th 2018
Subject to grant approval.
Please drop off applications or email dauna@vernonpublicartgallery.com
Characteristics of City/Region
“Greater Vernon is located between three lakes, surrounded by world renowned golf courses and Silver Star Mountain Resort. Greater Vernon is the largest city in British Columbia’s North Okanagan Regional District and provides all the amenities of a major city. Located approximately 445 kms (262miles) from Vancouver and 600 kms (360 miles) from Calgary on Highway 97. Greater Vernon is 150 km (90 miles) north of the United States Border, and is easily accessible by air, bus and by car via Highway 1, 3, 5 and 6.” (Source: vernontourism.com)
www.vernontourism.com
www.vernonpublicartgallery.com
www.vernon.ca
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