WOOLWICH COMMUNITY SERVICES JOB DESCRIPTION FOR SUMMER STUDENT 2022

 

 

Title:                     Summer Event Assistant

 

About WCS:    

 

Woolwich Community Services (WCS) has a fulfilling Summer Student opportunity supporting all residents living in Woolwich Township and the immediate surrounding area. WCS offers a supportive, positive work environment that encourages impactful work supporting people where they are in their lives. In this position, you will enjoy having input on program development for social inclusion and community events while being mentored and learning new skillsets to meet the responsibilities listed below.

 

Purpose:              To support WCS staff in securing prizes and promoting summer fundraising, community events and WCS programs

 

Responsibilities:

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• Assist with the implementation of social  inclusion programs/events at the Community Hub

• To assist with the organization of the annual golf tournament in support of the Family Violence Prevention Program

• To make requests to local businesses for prizes and support for golf tournament

• Provide reception and customer service duties

• Plan and Implement community barbeque in support of the Community Hub

• To assist with the coordination of the Back Pack program

• Marketing/promotion of Thrift Shop, including sidewalk sale

• Update community database

• To be an active member of the Woolwich Community Services team

• To complete projects as assigned over the summer months with direction from Community Engagement Coordinator

 

Qualifications:

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• Must be a student or have career goals in a program related to marketing, event planning or fundraising

• Enthusiastic and friendly personality

• Excellent communication, computer and organizational skills

• Sales background is an asset

• Knowledge of local community

• Use of a car

 

Time Commitment:

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• 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, ten weeks

• Start June 27, 2022, for September 2, 2022

•  $15.00 per hour

 

Apply by: Wed June 8, 2022, by noon.

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• Email: woolwichcommunityservices@yahoo.com

• In-person: 5 Memorial Ave. Elmira

 

This employer has applied to the Canada Summer Jobs initiative. This program provides wage subsidies to employers to create employment for secondary and post-secondary students. To be eligible for a position that is funded by Canada Summer Jobs, you will need to be between 15 and 30 years of age. You will also need to have been a full-time student in the previous academic year and intend to be a full-time student in the next academic year. You will also need to be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident or a refugee and be legally entitled to work in the employer’s jurisdiction.