Old Strathcona Business Assocation Summer Ambassador

5 days ago


Edmonton, Canada Old Strathcona Business Association Full time

You and the Role:
As an Old Strathcona Business Association (OSBA) Ambassador, you will engage with business members and patrons of the district. So, grab your laptop and sunscreen and get ready for the coolest summer gig ever, full of fresh air and time out in the sun, exploring and promoting Edmonton’s unique Old Strathcona/Whyte Ave district

We are looking for enthusiastic and eager team players ready to roll up their sleeves and do the job. If you have excellent customer service skills, are a natural problem solver and can roll with the punches - this is for you. We can promise lots of variety, sunshine, laughs, and a supportive work environment. Be ready to think on your feet because there is never a dull moment in our dynamic neighbourhood One day, you might find yourself participating in (or guiding) a mural tour, and the next, you will be ambassadors of the OSBA, handing out free swag and engaging with the community. You will work with various Microsoft Office tools, including Outlook, Teams, and Forms, creative platforms like Canva, and social media platforms like Instagram. Most of all, you will get to know some of the amazing businesses in the area. 

**Duties**:

- You will represent the OSBA in the community through activations, events, festivals, and other community-based engagements
- Administrative support, including updating business records to help manage our database through our CRM (Membership Works) using Excel and Canva to help display data for members
- Support our marketing team on various projects like creating social media content for Instagram, and Facebook, crafting blog posts, and other special project and website support as needed
- Help deliver our annual member survey and other membership materials in person.
- You will be our eyes and ears on the ground by regularly visiting businesses and engaging with staff and owners
- Supporting the OSBA with planning and launching activations like mural tours or shopping events to Pet Prowl - including registration of participating businesses and/or guests, being ambassadors in the OSBA information tent
- Regularly walking through the area, keeping an eye out for graffiti, cleanliness, or other issues to be aware of and report through the 311 app as needed, creating a report at the end of the season to share with the members
- Other duties as required

**Qualifications**:

- Pursuing a post-secondary degree related to business, communications or marketing is preferred
- Experience or interest in the areas of communications, hospitality, social media, economic development, urban planning, or a combination of these are all assets
- We are looking for someone who is confident and has a willingness to step outside of their comfort zone to engage with people and support our team
- Self-motivated and willing to take initiative, you are a problem-solver
- Effective time management skills and the ability to meet goals with little supervision
- An understanding of the small business communities of Old Strathcona and Whyte Avenue are also added assets

About the Old Strathcona Business Association

Apply

**Job Types**: Seasonal, Internship / Co-op
Contract length: 16 weeks

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 per week

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-01-31
Expected start date: 2025-04-28



  • Edmonton, Canada Old Strathcona Business Association Full time

    **You and the Role** As a multi-faceted communications professional, you are responsible for providing vital support to our marketing, communications and project initiatives. You have a knack for keeping all things organized and paying special attention to details. You are an out-of-the box thinker with big ideas and a passion for community and local...


  • Edmonton, Canada Old Strathcona Farmers' Market Full time

    **The Role** Are you passionate about supporting local and independent businesses? Do you have experience in business development, management, or policy-making? Are you looking for a rewarding Volunteer position within your community? If yes, keep reading! The Old Strathcona Farmers Market Society (OSFMS) is looking for a part-time volunteer board member....


  • Edmonton, Canada Strathcona Orthodontics Full time

    **Strathcona Orthodontics **is looking for a kind, hardworking and ambitious RDA with the orthodontic module to join our amazing team. We are a well-established orthodontic practice in the historic Old Strathcona neighborhood of Edmonton. We take the utmost pride in providing excellent care and building long-term relationships with our patients and each...


  • Edmonton, Canada Strathcona Spirits Distillery Full time

    Strathcona Spirits is Edmonton’s oldest distillery. We produce fine, award-winning small-batch spirits using traditional methods in a tiny, sunny boomtown building in Old Strathcona. We're now in over 300 stores across Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Japan. Our small team is developing an expanding line of fine spirits that embody the essence of Alberta and its...


  • Edmonton, Canada Northern Exposure Sporting GRoup Full time

    **Job Title: Summer Outdoor Gear Ambassador** **Location**: (1) Greater Edmonton Area, (1) Greater Calgary Area Join us this summer as an Outdoor Gear Ambassador and be part of an exciting team promoting nationally recognized hunting, fishing, and camping brands. If you're passionate about the outdoors and enjoy sharing your love for gear, this is the...


  • Edmonton, Canada Old Strathcona Youth Society Full time

    **ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW**: The Old Strathcona Youth Society is a non-profit low-barrier drop-in center that supports unhoused and vulnerable youth between the ages of 14 and 24. Supporting Edmonton youth for the past 25 years, OSYS provides non-judgmental, trauma-informed access to basic needs items, services and referrals. Taking a relationship-based...


  • Edmonton, Canada Old Strathcona Youth Society Full time

    **ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW**: The Old Strathcona Youth Society is a non-profit low-barrier drop-in center that supports unhoused and vulnerable youth between the ages of 14 and 24. Supporting Edmonton youth for the past 27 years, OSYS provides non-judgmental, trauma-informed access to basic needs items, services and referrals. Taking a relationship-based...

  • Brand Ambassador

    4 days ago


    Edmonton, Canada 3Degrees Inc Full time

    **Calling All Brand Ambassadors in Edmonton!** 3 Degrees Inc. is on the lookout for experienced and enthusiastic Brand Ambassadors to join our dynamic roster in Edmonton! Are you passionate about representing top-notch brands? Do you have a go-getter attitude, stellar customer service skills, and value a flexible work-life balance? If so, we want to hear...


  • Greater Edmonton Metropolitan Area, Canada Strathcona County Full time

    The Lead IT Business Relationship Management (BRM) Specialist is responsible for establishing and maintaining collaborative and trusted relationships between Information Technology Services (ITS) and all County departments. The position provides leadership and capabilities to support the organization's transformation towards client centric, high-quality,...


  • Edmonton, Alberta, Canada ExxonMobil Full time

    At Imperial, we work every day to responsibly develop Canada's energy resources – applying technology and innovation to supply affordable, accessible and reliable energy while reducing emissions in support of a net-zero future. Imperial recognizes the important role we can play by advancing climate solutions within our operations and by providing lower...