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Chamber of Commerce-Canada Summer Job 2022-Special Events Coordinator

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Position: Chamber of Commerce - Special Events Coordinator

Employer: Merritt & District Chamber of Commerce

Location: Merritt

Hours: Approx. 35 hours per week (flexible) Will include most weekends or Saturdays.

Contract Duration: 8 weeks (July/August 2022)

Anticipated Start Date: June 28, 2022 – August 28, 2022 (max. 280 Hours)

Language Required: English

Wages: $17 per hour

Closing Date: June 15, 202

The Chamber of Commerce Special Events coordinator primarily involves assisting the Chamber staff by participating in events in the Nicola Valley - promoting the City of Merritt, Chamber of Commerce, and local businesses & not for-profits.

Job responsibilities include:

• Supporting the Chamber and NVIT with outreach & networking activities

• Promoting the Chamber and its programming at local community events

• Booking vendors, media, advertising, and other required planning

• Overall awareness of summer activities and events in the Nicola Valley

• Monitor attendance, vendor participation and events during their run Provide

• Chamber support to other business community members on request

• Providing support as needed in other community event-related projects and duties

• General office duties and taking photos at events

• Other related duties as required

Qualifications:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Self-motivated, able to work independently and as part of a team

• Good organizational and time management skills

• Proficient in MS Office Suite

• Previous experience with social media

• Ability to problem solve

• Driver’s License (or evidence of reliable transportation

Please submit resumes and cover letters to info@merrittchamber.com with the subject line "Canada Summer Student Job Posting - FIRSTNAME LASTNAME" for review.