Community Liaison Worker

Job Title: Community Liaison Worker Hourly Rate: $16.50 Contract Term: 9-week term, starting between May 1 and July 22, 2024 Hours of Work: 35 hours per week Position Type: Canada Summer Jobs contract Eligibility Criteria: The candidate must meet the criteria below to qualify for roles funded by Canada Summer Jobs.

• The candidate must be between the ages of 15 and 30 at the beginning of the employment period.
• The candidate must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person who has been granted refugee status in Canada
• The candidate must have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment

What we offer:

• Flexible work arrangements where no one day is similar
• Working in a beautiful park setting
• Free entrance to the Park, including to our many public special events
• Employee discounts on food and retail items and free parking

Who We Are: Heritage Park is Canada's largest living history museum and offers visitors a chance to experience life in Western Canada from the 1860s to the early 1950s. The park features historical buildings, costumed interpreters, working antiques, and various exhibits that provide insight into the region's past. Please visit our website for the details. Responsibilities: The Community Liaison Worker assists the Community Engagement team in the delivery of community-based programming. Responsibilities for this role include:

• Acting as on-site liaison for contracted performers on their performance dates
• Completing set-up and tear-down work
• Ensuring Marketing has the correct information regarding all programs.?
• Assisting the Community Engagement team in maintaining partnerships with cultural groups and supporting the cultural advisory work done by this team

Required Qualifications:

• Must meet the Canada Summer Jobs eligibility criteria
• Enrolment in or completion of post-secondary courses such as Hospitality, Event Management, Volunteer Management, Communications or Marketing would be an asset
• Past experience in customer service, communications, event coordination, or tourism would be an asset
• Prior experience with an online volunteer management system, as well as scheduling or supervising volunteers is preferred
• Strong attention to detail and effective communication skills to relay information and follow instructions accurately??
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills in a client-faced setting, including the ability to communicate, connect and maintain relationships with community partners
• Understanding of, and respect for, diverse perspectives, cultures, and backgrounds within the community