Public Programs and Events Assistant

The successful candidate will meet the following qualifications
• Be working towards an undergraduate degree in Education, Communications, Graphic Design, History, Museum Studies, Archival Studies, or other similar disciplines
• Written and oral fluency in English. A second language is an asset but not required.
• Strong interpersonal communication and written communication skills
• Have efficient time management and organizational skills
• Possess basic research skills using paper-based and electronic sources
• Comfortable working independently and as a team member
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, WordPress, Excel and Adobe Photoshop
• Be flexible and good at multi-tasking
• Commitment to learning from experience
• Demonstrated initiative and responsibility
• Ability to accept and learn from feedback
• Be able to work weekends and occasional evenings
• Be able to climb stairs and ladders and lift heavy objects
• Will meet all requirements for Young Canada Works including:
• are a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident, or have refugee status in Canada (non-Canadians holding temporary work visas or awaiting permanent resident status are not eligible);
• are legally entitled to work in Canada (have a valid social insurance number);
• are between 16 and 30 years of age inclusively at the start of employment; and
• are a high school, college, CEGEP or university student.
Note: Priority will be given to students who have not previously participated in the YCWHO employment program.