Opportunity Notice- Night Market Coordinator

The Town of Arnprior is hosting a multi-cultural night market that will feature food vendors and artisans from various ethnicities creating an opportunity for attendees to become more acquainted with neighbours and the diverse cultural backgrounds they come from. The Town is looking for assistance in providing this event.

Working with the Marketing and Economic Development Officer and the Event Manager, the Part-Time Night Market Coordinator will assist in the administration and execution of the following (duties to include but not limited to):

• Event marketing – execution of event marketing plan 
• Event pageantry – execution of plan for event pageantry and decor        
• Market vendors – liaison to market vendors
• Administration and documentation - as necessary to meet grant reporting criteria
• Day of event execution – event load-in, on–site vendor liaison, event load-out
• Day of event volunteer liaison
• Other duties (as needed) to support the success of the event

The successful candidate will have, as a minimum, the following qualifications:

• Enrollment in or completion of an Event Management program (Preferred)
• Ability to obtain a clear Vulnerable Sector Check
• Demonstrated experience working in a team environment
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanour at all times when dealing with clients, staff, volunteers and the general public
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to work with all age groups (Children, Adults, Seniors, etc.)
• Physically capable to perform general labour and maintenance duties
• Capable of following safe work practices and procedures 

Assets

• Previous experience executing a marketing plan
• Photography skills 

Interested candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and resume by 3:00 PM (local time) on July 18, 2022 to the Human Resources Officer by:

If you require a disability-related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please email Human Resources at hr@arnprior.ca. Only the candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Information collected will be used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of candidate selection. The Town is committed to maintaining an equitable work environment and welcomes submissions from all qualified applicants.