Special Events and Film Sector Co-op

3 weeks ago

Abbotsford, Canada City of Abbotsford Full time

At the City of Abbotsford our people are our greatest asset. We offer a wide range of diverse, stimulating and rewarding career opportunities that support and recognize high levels of performance. In Abbotsford, we work strongly to create a challenging and rewarding environment for our employees to thrive. We invite you to become part of a place that has strong corporate and organizational values, rewarding career paths, challenging opportunities and an engaging and dynamic team to work with.

Be part of the story. Join our team today.
Special Events and Film Sector Co-op Student

This position will work from Abbotsford City Hall located at 32315 South Fraser Way.

**What you will do**:
Under the guidance of the Manager, Special Events and Community, providing customer service and support to community event organizers; answering questions, directing inquiries and connecting organizers with City events assets (ie. tents, chairs) and resources, including our Community Events Toolkit program.

Providing on-site support for City signature and internal (staff) events including Mayor’s Breakfast, Canada Day etc.

Assisting Community and Special Events Coordinator in the administration of the Neighbourhood Small Grants Program, a partnership with the Vancouver Foundation and Abbotsford Community Foundation to fund small-scale projects ($500 - $1,000) that foster connectivity and engagement.

**Required Skills, Knowledge and Experience**:
Currently enrolled in a cooperative education program at a post-secondary institution and returning to school full-time in the subsequent academic year.

Physical ability to stand for long periods of time and lift event supplies during set up at events.

Knowledge of event-related emergency preparedness protocols.

Ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Good working knowledge of software including Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe products an asset.

Knowledge of the local community.

Strong customer service focus and a desire to help others.

**Application instructions**:
A cover letter, resume and transcript are required.

In your cover letter, state why you are suitable for the role.

Submit all documents in one file (system accepts Word or PDF files).

References will be required as part of the recruitment process.

The posting will close at 5:00pm on the closing date of the competition.

Why Abbotsford?

Abbotsford, “The Hub of the Fraser Valley” is continually striving to grow its dynamic and diverse community. Abbotsford is known for its innovation, knowledgeable workforce, sustainability, broadband and digital equity which is why we are recognized as one of the top 7 intelligent communities in the world.

Abbotsford is a diverse community made up of many different ethnic and cultural groups where 23% of the population is of South Asian descent. The dominant age groups for the City of Abbotsford are 20 to 29 years and by residents 40 to 49 years. Abbotsford is one of the country’s most culturally diverse communities with more than 50 languages spoken within the community.

**Closing date**: February 28, 2023

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