Job Posting: Youth Community Events Assistant  

Type of Employment:  Summer Position –2 positions (35 hrs/wk)

Rate of Pay per hour: $16.50

Closing Date:  When positions are filled

Start Date: June 19th, 2023

The Community Events Assistant will have some knowledge and experience with Inclusion and Disability. Must be able to build relationships with community, and other stakeholders.  Have a background that is familiar with events and planning and implementation.

Duties:

• Will collaborate with the Inclusion Foothills Team
• Knowledge and education on events
• Experience in planning, and implementation of events, experience with social and digital media would be an asset
• Ongoing engagement/networking of business and community promoting Inclusive Environment
• Coordinate, and implement as needed
• Follow policies and procedures pertaining to Inclusion Foothills organization

Minimum Requirements as per Canada Summer Jobs:

1. Is between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment
2. Is a Canadian Citizen or permanent resident. Foreign Students are not eligible

Must have:

• Be motivated to ensure inclusion is the focus of all work
• Knowledge of Disability Resources: Physical, cognitive, cultural
• Must be self-motivated, have experience and an awareness of event activities, implementation etc
• Research and Analysis skills
• Strong organizational, leadership, and interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, experience in assessing skills, problem solving and strong Computer Skills
• Must possess a valid Alberta Driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle
• Provide recent Criminal Record check with Vulnerable Sector, Child Intervention Check and references
• Education requirements: Secondary and/or Post-Secondary

Type of Employment: 

• Interested candidates please forward your resume with cover letter to .  NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.
• Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Competition will close once a suitable candidate is found

Inclusion Foothills values collaboration, trust, accountability and inclusion.  We understand the importance of the right person for the right job and appreciate a diverse and inclusive workforce.  We encourage all candidates with the required qualifications to apply for this position.  We commit to working collaboratively on determining appropriate accommodations, if needed.

Funding: This program is partially funded through Service Canada – Canada Summer Jobs.