Assiniboine Park Conservancy
Location
Winnipeg, MB | Canada
Job description
Park Event Assistant
About APC
Creating the future vision for one of Winnipeg’s most prized treasures, Assiniboine Park Conservancy (APC) is the not-for-profit organization that oversees Assiniboine Park’s operations and ensures its ongoing redevelopment and financial viability. Our team is inspired to create and deliver extraordinary experiences for the people who visit and use the Park and Zoo including building friendly, supportive, effective relationships with stakeholders, community, and the general public.
The Role
APC is seeking Park Event Assistants who will report to the Manager, Community & Special Events. The Park Event Assistant (“PEA”) is part of the team responsible for the successful implementation of all Community & Special events at APC. PEA's provide support at all event bookings throughout Assiniboine Park and the Zoo. Events take place in a variety of indoor and outdoor locations, such as the Zoo, Leo Mol Sculpture Garden, Event tents, the Duck Pond, The Leaf and Outdoor Gardens at The Leaf, the Lyric Theatre. Park Event Assistants will set-up, tear down, provide on-site assistance during events and activations, will work closely with other members of the Events Team to coordinate events, wedding ceremonies, special events and will at times assist with office duties.
The Park Event Assistants will be required to understand park policies, have knowledge of all facilities to provide accurate information, and understanding of pricing information to a certain degree and be able to direct inquiries to the appropriate person(s) or departments. PEA's will provide administrative support to the Community & Special Events department and execute a varying number of tasks related to internal and third-party bookings across the Park and Zoo.
Qualifications
What we have to offer
APC is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from women, Indigenous people, underrepresented community members, and persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.
How to apply:
All interested applicants can submit their résumé and cover letter on our career website We thank all who apply, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
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