Events and Market Assistant

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The Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc – Seasonal Job Opportunity

Events and Market Assistant

The Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc is looking for someone who shares our values of teamwork, respect, honesty and commitment. You will be joining a team of dedicated, professional and committed co-workers, willing to go the extra mile to serve residents and ratepayers. Our mission is to lead and serve our communities by pursuing opportunities, leveraging partnerships and managing our resources to achieve growth. The bar is set high, but we strive to reach it together.

If you are looking for an opportunity to learn and grow and promote positive change in a friendly, safe environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Strathroy-Caradoc… Urban Opportunity, Rural Hospitality.

The Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc is currently accepting applications for one (1) seasonal full-time “Events and Market Assistant.”

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of the Supervisor of Recreation, Programs and Community Liaison, and the general direction of the Events and Booking Coordinator, the Events and Market Assistant will provide planning support, on-site supervision and complete administrative duties for the Downtown Strathroy Market.  They will also provide support with the planning and execution of municipally scheduled special events. Furthermore, this position will provide backup administrative and customer service support for the Community Services Department.

Goal Statement:

As a member of the Municipal team, each employee is responsible for serving the citizens of Strathroy-Caradoc by meeting the ratepayers’ needs and expectations, as articulated by Council, by striving to be the best in everything we do through attitude, training and creativity, and for representing the Municipality as a strong, integrated organization dedicated to quality, sustainable and viable services.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in coordinating and executing the Downtown Strathroy Market.
• On-site supervision of the Downtown Strathroy Market, including the Kid Zone.
• Conduct Downtown Strathroy Market related customer service including phone calls, emails and any other enquiries.
• Assist in coordinating and executing special events, including tasks like booking entertainment and amenities, soliciting sponsorship, scheduling staff, setup and tear down at the event, etc.
• Help support community special events not operated by municipal staff but occur on municipal property (e.g. Hometown Festival).
• Provide backup department administrative and customer service support to the Events and Booking Coordinator (e.g. answering phones).
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Compensation: 

Wage: Band 1 – $17.20 – $21.04 per hour (2024 rates)
Benefits: Voluntary enrolment in the OMERS pension plan. To learn more about OMERS, please visit https://www.omers.com/nft.

Closing Date: February 14, 2025 @ 4:00 PM