Special Events and Marketing Assistant
- Program stream:
- Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations
- Job title:
- Special Events and Marketing Assistant
- Organization name:
- Watson's Mill & Dickinson House
- Job location:
- Manotick, Ontario
- Length of assignment:
- 2018-05-15 to 2018-08-04 (12 weeks)
- Hourly wage:
- $15.00
Position: Special Events and Marketing Assistant
Location: Watson’s Mill, 5525 Dickinson Street, Manotick, Ontario
Salary: $15.00/hour
Duration: Up to 16 weeks; anticipated start date 15 May 2017
Hours of Work: 9:00 to 5:00; 35 hours per week; including frequent evenings and weekends
Languages of Work: English; oral ability in French preferred
Open to: Students, ages 17 -30, who are currently completing a semester of full-time studies and who intend to return to full-time studies in the fall of 2016.
• Police record check is required
• First Aid Certification an asset
• Valid Ontario Driver’s License an asset
Duties include:
• Greeting guests & taking ownership of visitor experience
• Coordinating and implementing a full calendar of events
o Includes
Liaising with event sponsors and contributors of behalf of Watson’s Mill
Overseeing ticket sales
Overseeing event and site preparation
Volunteer recruitment and orientation
• Creating and distributing all professional marketing materials to promote events and the site, coordinating all media coverage of events
• Leading group tours for public of all ages & cultural backgrounds
• Assisting in basic housekeeping and maintenance of site
Potential candidates will have excellent interpersonal skills; will be enthusiastic & creative, have excellent communication & organizational skills, have experience working with the general public, be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, be capable of working in a team (including co-workers & volunteers) with minimal supervision, and have a great sense of humour! Minimum 1-year post-secondary education required.
Interest in regional history, historic buildings, traditional machinery, and/or community development is an asset.
Complementary fields of study are Event Management, Marketing, Museum Studies, Tourism, or Recreation.
This position is required to wear period costume on occasion.
Interested parties should send their cover letter and resume by 5:00 pm April 9, 2017 to:
Elaine Eagen
Programming and Visitor Experience Officer
Watson’s Mill Manotick Inc.
programs@watsonsmill.com
Candidates should register with Young Canada Works at https://young-canada-works.canada.ca/Account/Register.
Call backs for interviews will be conducted 4 April 2017.
WMMI thanks all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All positions are subject to funding availability. WMMI is an equal opportunity employer, and encourages men and women, including those of visible minorities or disabilities, to apply. Please be aware that Watson’s Mill is not fully wheelchair accessible and is not easily accessible by public transit.
Characteristics of city/region:
Watson’s Mill is situated on the shores of the Rideau River, in the former village of Manotick, in the southern sector of the City of Ottawa. Although neighbouring communities are growing rapidly, Manotick is still considered a rural area, with a population of approximately 1,500. Community members fondly refer to Watson’s Mill as “The Heart of Manotick”. Small town charm prevails in this historic waterfront village.
Vision and Mission:
The Vision of Watson’s Mill Manotick Inc.: Watson’s Mill is the leading industrial heritage and working water-powered grist mill in Eastern Ontario.
The Mission of Watson’s Mill Manotick Inc.: To preserve and operate historic Watson’s Mill as a working flour/feed mill and as a social, cultural and educational heritage site for the enjoyment of the community and visitors.
For more information about Watson’s Mill, please visit www.watsonsmill.com For more information about Manotick, please visit www.manotickvillage.com
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