Special Events Assistant

6 days ago


St Catharines, Canada Positive Living Niagara Full time

Positive Living Niagara is a community-based organization made up of dedicated and caring staff and volunteers. We are committed to providing support, education and advocacy to all who are affected or at risk of HIV, Hepatitis C and other sexually transmitted blood borne infections. We are seeking a summer student who will provide a range of supports for various fundraising and support programs at Positive Living Niagara.

**Responsibilities**:

- Provide direct support to the agencies current fund development and fund raising initiatives
- Offer a broad range of administrative and program supports to the clients, volunteers and staff of Positive Living Niagara in the promotion and planning of the agencies fund development activities.
- Adhere to the Mission Statement and Policy and Procedures of Positive Living Niagara.
- Provide in office and evening outreach services
- Ensure proper records and inventory are kept
- Create and distribute various agency publications such as newsletters, event flyers, calendars and brochures
- Provide verbal and written messages on IDU, HIV / AIDS, HCV, STBBI and high risk behaviours
- Distribute harm reduction and prevention materials: ie Information Condoms, water kits, syringes
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Program Directors or designate

**Duties**:

- Assist in organizing events and maintaining program specific files/records.
- Assist in the marketing of fund raising programs.
- Liaise with community in promoting events
- Provide reception/clerical functions as necessary
- Facilitate outreach activities in the community with regards to HIV, Hep C and Harm Reduction
- To carry out other tasks as assigned.

**Qualifications**
- be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment
- be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the _Immigration and Refugee Protection Act_ for the duration of the employment
- have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations

**Required Skills**:
The incumbent will also have:

- Knowledge of mental health and addictions
- Accurate documenting, reporting and recording
- Computer skill and knowledge
- Positive interpersonal skills
- French language skills an asset

Forward Resume and Cover Letter to Vanessa Fyfe by May 9, 2024

No telephone calls please

**Job Type**: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 weeks

Pay: $20.35 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- St. Catharines, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Class G Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-05-09
Expected start date: 2024-06-10



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