Festivals and Events Support Student

About the Position

It’s not just a summer job

Seasonal employment with the City of Welland provides opportunities you can’t get anywhere else. Whether you’re working the waterway, enhancing the joy at festivals and events or summer camps, or giving memorable experiences to residents and visitors alike, seasonal employees are the foundation of which our programs, services, and activities thrive throughout the summer.

So, while you could work anywhere this summer, why not join the City of Welland? After all, it’s not just a summer job. It’s experience, relationship building, memory making, and so much more.

About the position

Reporting to the Supervisor of Festivals and Events, the Festivals and Events Support Student will be responsible for assisting the Festival and Events Recreation and Concerts on the Canal Coordinators with the planning and hands-on delivery of City hosted and partnered events.

Duties & Responsibilities

The duties listed are not meant to provide a description of each and every job performed but only those which represent the core functions of the job.

• Assist in ensuring proactive planning, communication, scheduling, and hands on delivery of a wide variety of events, such as Family Day, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Concerts on the Canal, Flatwater regattas, etc.
• Work with partner community festival and event delivery organizations, such as BIAs.
• Assist in the program content development for events, participate in planning meetings
• Securing equipment / rentals / services for festival and events
• Coordination of operational and administrative activities related to the Festival and Event Strategy
• Participation in meetings for event planning and S.E.A.R.T.
• Contribute to the festival and event promotions
• Being onsite for the delivery of City hosted and partnered festival and events as required

What you need to Succeed....

• Enrolled in post-secondary studies in Event Management or Recreation and Leadership.
• Prior work experience in an office setting is considered an asset.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, as required.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to effectively balance multiple priorities.
• The ability to deal effectively and courteously with the public.
• The ability to work independently, and as part of a team.
• Expertise in a variety of computer applications, including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Salary and Benefit Information

Salary : $18.85-$19.38 (2024 rate) plus OMERS pension is available

Hours of Work : up to 40 hours a week.

How to Apply

How to apply : Submit a current application which includes a current cover letter and resume.

Interview Process : Only those applicants who are chosen to advance to the interview process will be contacted.

The City of Welland is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes.

In addition, the City of Welland is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities. Should you require any accommodations, we will work to meet your needs.

All applications are held in strict confidence. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, we will only contact those selected for an interview.

No phone calls, please.

Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and is for employment assessment purposes only.