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Program Assistant
Overview
Do you enjoy organizing and promoting public events that foster civic pride, environmental responsibility, and community involvement? The City of Brandon is searching for an individual with great organizational and interpersonal skills to work within our Recreation department on various community programs. The successful candidate works with volunteers of various ages in various capacities of community development. We are looking for an individual who is creative, energetic, and enthusiastic, with good communication skills. The incumbent will be required to engage and motivate volunteers, particularly within the Brandon in Bloom program and Music in the Parks program. The scope of the position will require a combination of days, evening and weekend shifts.
Qualifications
MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
• Demonstrated interest and knowledge in community collaboration;
• Demonstrated ability to positively communicate and interact with people of all ages and cultures;
• Able to work days, evenings and weekends as needed;
• Must possess and hold a valid driver’s license and have access to a reliable vehicle;
• Successful completion of a Criminal Reference Check and Child Abuse Registry Check including Vulnerable Sector Verification.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
• Demonstrated interest and knowledge in the production of music and/or gardening activities;
• Must be energetic and enthusiastic;
• Excellent public relations skills;
• Strong organizational and problem solving skills;
• Detail oriented, with considerable attention to order and cleanliness throughout the gardens;
• Marketing and social media skills an asset;
• Ability to work within a defined budget.