ABOUT US:

The White Rock Business Improvement Association represents and supports White Rock businesses through advocacy, event coordination, promotion & marketing, and economic development.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Do you have marketing and event planning skills? Do you have great ideas about how to activate community in the current Covid-crisis? Are you excited about White Rock and supporting local businesses? Do you thrive in dynamic work environments? Then you may be a great fit for the Events & Marketing Specialist role!

The Event & Marketing Specialist position is a full-time, 35 hr per week position for eight weeks. It is funded through the Government of Canada's Canada Summer Jobs program. Applicants must: be aged between 15 and 30; be a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigrant & Refugee Protection Act; be legally entitled to work in Canada.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the Executive Director and Communications & Events Coordinator with the current communications programs;
• Help develop a new e-Newsletter program;
• Create engaging blog posts on White Rock activities;
• Help develop a new online video program featuring White Rock business owners;
• Help develop new promotional campaigns to support White Rock businesses;
• Research and develop street activation programs;
• Research other BIAs & business organizations to discover new ways to support White Rock businesses;
• Provide administrative and office support;
• Other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Passionate about community and the wonderful businesses in White Rock;
• Excellent communication and writing skills, with an ability to effectively craft communication pieces across different mediums;
• Tech-savvy with a background in digital communications;
• Event planning experience;
• Fulfill the program requirements of the Canada Summer Job Program;
• Filming and video editing skills are definite assets but not a requirement;
• Graphic design skills and experience is a definite asset but not a requirement;
• Drivers' License and access to a vehicle are an asset but not a requirement.
• This is a full-time (35 hrs per week) position that primarily will work Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm (with one hour unpaid lunch) for eight weeks. This job will likely begin on June 8 2020, but the starting date can be flexible for the right candidate.

Salary: $19.50 per hour plus 4% in lieu of vacation