Summer Tourism

**Job Overview** The South Huron Welcome Centre serves as a hub for the Exeter Business Improvement Association (BIA) and the South Huron Chamber of Commerce (SHCC), providing tourism and community information to visitors and residents alike. Both organizations are dedicated to fostering local business growth through events and initiatives that encourage community engagement and support a "shop local" focus. To enhance foot traffic in Exeter's Historic Downtown Core and provide support to local businesses during these challenging economic times, South Huron and the BIA seek an enthusiastic and hardworking individual who is a student and 25 years of age or younger. **Duties** - Greeting visitors and provide information on local attractions and amenities. - Assist with additional projects that align with the BIA and Chamber’s objectives - Assist in social media management, creating engaging content that highlights local businesses and events. - Maintain general office housekeeping to ensure a welcoming environment. - Develop a business directory on existing websites and design promotional materials featuring QR codes to enhance visibility. - Contribute to beautification efforts in the Exeter Business Improvement Area and support promotional campaigns for upcoming events. - Build strong relationships with business owners to maximize the impact of marketing initiatives. - Perform general maintenance tasks as needed. **Experience** - Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with diverse groups of people. - Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential to this role with social media and other written communication pieces. - Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail. - Proficiency in Social Media platforms such as Instagram & Facebook. This position offers an exciting opportunity for individuals looking to enhance their professional skills while contributing to the success of our organizations. If you are passionate about fostering collaboration and driving results through effective communication, we encourage you to apply. **Job Type**: Part-time Pay: $18.00 per hour Expected hours: 30 per week Flexible language requirement: - French not required Schedule: - 8 hour shift - Day shift - Monday to Friday - Weekends as needed Ability to commute/relocate: - Exeter, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred) Work Location: In person Application deadline: 2025-05-23 Expected start date: 2025-06-23