Do you love getting involved in your community? Do you enjoy working with people? Are you looking for experience in an events, non-profit or an administrative setting? If you answered yes to these questions, then we want you! Vernon Winter Carnival is hiring a seasonal Events and Administrative Assistant for our 2023 Festival Season. Job details: The Events and Administrative Assistant is responsible for assisting the Executive Director and Board of Directors in all aspects related to the successful execution of the 2023 Vernon Winter Carnival. Duties will include: • Organization and execution of events including: supporting the Executive Director and Board of Directors on and leading up to event days, representing VWC at events, liaising between partners, vendors and venue staff through load-in, event set-up, event execution, take down, and clean up, ensuring all event needs are met while adhering to the Spirit of Carnival • Communication with sponsors and stakeholders • Volunteer management and organization • Social media communication • Administrative duties in the VWC office such as responding to emails, answering phones, retail sales of event tickets and merchandise • Fulfilling e-commerce and online ticket orders • Winter outdoor events and heavy lifting will be required The Ideal Candidate: • Driven to deliver exceptional event experiences • Passionate about community • Able to handle and prioritize multiple projects and tasks simultaneously • Detail-oriented and self-motivated, with strong organizational and time management skills • A people person with superior customer service skills • Calm and collected in high-pressure situations Qualifications include: • Must be available to work flexible hours including frequent evenings and weekends • Must have full time availability Feb 3-12, 2023 • Excellent communications skills • Experience with Social Media • Experience in hosting or organizing community events • Knowledge of web platforms and ecommerce • Customer service experience • Basic knowledge of graphic design an asset • Valid drivers license required *Please note this is a temporary/seasonal position* employment runs from Nov 15, 2022-Feb 28, 2023. 25 Hours a week, plus additional hours during and leading up to Vernon Winter Carnival. Compensation: $25/hour - Negotiable available based on experience