Economic Development

2 weeks ago

Sherwood Park, Canada Strathcona County Full time

We are seeking an energetic, customer focused individual to use their event planning experience to execute the day to day activities critical to ensuring the success of key summer events at Strathcona County. The Economic Development and Tourism Summer Student will be responsible for organizing and hosting the **Savour Strathcona **culinary event and support other events in conjunction with the Economic Development team.

**Responsibilities**
- Lead the planning, promotion and execution of the Savour Strathcona culinary event celebrating local food and art
- Assist with executing initiatives pertaining to the tourism strategy, including visitor mobile information tents, curating personalized itineraries, and assisting with the tourism conference
- Assist with various Economic Development and Tourism activities including small business programs, arrange business visits and support monthly webinars as directed by team members
- Visit various business districts to identify businesses for inclusion and update in the business directory database
- Assist with campaign coordination and content updates and data entry for department software/tools and other tasks related to investment attraction and economic diversification as directed by team members
- Research small business grants, programs and funding
- Develop various written materials for publications as directed by department staff

**Qualifications and Skills**:

- Minimum third year enrollment in a degree/diploma program in business, communications, tourism, event planning or other related discipline plus one-year experience
- Event Management experience is highly desirable
- Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills with an outgoing and professional demeanor
- Initiative and confidence to work with mínimal supervision in a fast-paced environment and meet tight timelines using keen time management skills
- Attention to detail and results oriented with the ability to discreetly handle confidential information
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, social media and a variety of related software programs
- Experience communicating or interacting with clients or the public in both small and large group settings

**Conditions of Employment**
- Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s licence, with access to reliable transportation with the ability to transport event items as needed
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, walking, some lifting, bending, pushing and pulling

**Who we are**:
Strathcona County is a specialized municipality located in the heart of Alberta. Our vision is to become Canada’s most livable community, where our workplace culture and identity are supported by our people plan and values of integrity, respect, safety, fairness, and cooperation.

**Why Join Strathcona County**:(depending on position)
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

- Extended health and dental coverage
- Health and wellness spending account
- Life and disability insurance and critical illness programs
- Retirement and pension programs
- Paid and unpaid leave programs
- Earned day off program
- Employee and family assistance program
- Commitment to employee development, through internal and external training and development opportunities.
- Well-being programs and a safety culture focused on physical and psychological health in the workplace.

Equivalencies of education and experience may be considered.

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies for similar positions within the next 6 months.

Strathcona County is committed to an inclusive, respectful, and equitable workplace that represents the community we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who can contribute diverse perspectives and experiences.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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