Event Representative

**Efficiency NS Instant Saving Programs; Fall 2024 Retail Campaign in Store Engagement**

**Position**:Energy Efficiency Event Representative

**Job Type**:Part-time, Fixed Term Contract, Customer Engagement

**Event Dates**:Oct 5, 6. 19, 20, 26, 27, Nov 2, 3,

**Locations**:Retailers across Amherst, NS - see dates and location at the bottom of the posting

**Hourly Wage**: $18/hour.

Summerhill is dedicated to developing, implementing, and managing public engagement and market transformation programs that lead to measurable improvements in energy savings.

We seek outgoing, energetic, and dynamic individuals to join our team as Event Representatives for our latest events in Amherst, Nova Scotia. The Efficiency Nova Scotia Instant Savings Campaign will be promoted in-store at select retailers across the province from September 23 - November 17. The events will take place on various weekends in the campaign period to promote the campaign.

Summerhill Group delivers Efficiency Nova Scotia’s Instant Savings Program. It aims to educate customers and retailers about energy efficiency opportunities, encourage customers to take action by purchasing and installing energy-efficient products, increase demand for energy-efficient products, and increase the availability of energy-efficient products at retailers.

**Responsibilities**:

- Educate customers on energy efficiency choices and related product knowledge (training will be provided)
- Facilitate events at store level
- Set up and wrap up event/area booth
- Track program participation, collect customer information electronically and submit all reporting to the appropriate lead in a timely fashion
- Receive event materials
- Provide excellent customer service
- Coordinate with appropriate lead if additional POP is needed
- **Attend mandatory paid training**

**Job Qualifications/ Requirements**
- Written skills: ability to log information accurately
- Strong interpersonal skills; comfortable talking to new people and adjusting communication style as needed
- Strong verbal communication skills in English
- Able to remain in a stationary position for the duration of the shift (typically 6 hours)
- Access to a computer with internet
- Friendly and professional manner and appearance
- Brand Ambassador experience would be an asset

**Working Conditions**
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position for the duration of the shift

**Shift Times**

**9:30-10am Set-up** (30 Min)

**10 am-3 pm Event** (5 Hours)

**3:00-3:15 pm Take-down** (15 Min)

**Paid Training**- Mandatory

**Region**: Amherst, NS

**Job Contact Information**

Please click the link below to submit a resume. You must be available for all event dates (refer to the event dates at the start of the job description).

**Location and Event Dates are for one Representative **_**(Must be available for all dates listed)**_
- **Canadian Tire**_ 152 South Albion St Amherst **Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 19, Oct 20,**
- **Kent**_ 130 South Albion Street Amherst **Oct 26, Oct 27,**

**Job Types**: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 weeks

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Schedule:

- Weekends only

Application question(s):

- Do you live within the Amherst, NS area?
- Have you reviewed the event dates and locations at the bottom of the posting?

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Customer service: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2024-10-05