[BCMA] Job posting: Destination Development Assistant (Coop student position)

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Please share this summer co-op student position<https://tre.tbe.taleo.net/tre01/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=TRQS8M&cws=37&rid=851> for the City of Richmond Steveston Heritage Sites - Destination Development Assistant. Thank you!

This is a four-months co-op position starting May 2022. Working under the guidance of the Destination Development Coordinator, the co-op student is responsible for developing promotional content and supporting the delivery of tourism-related programming for the Steveston Heritage Sites. These tasks will help increase visitation and tourism to the heritage sites in accordance with our 2022-2026 Destination Development Plan. The four key strategies identified in this plan are:

1. Enhance the offer of the Steveston heritage sites for tourism markets
2. Improve market presence of Steveston's heritage sites.
3. Identify opportunities for revenue generation at Steveston's heritage sites.
4. Cultivate partnerships to support tourism marketing and products.

Examples of key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Work with Destination Development Coordinator to develop and implement marketing and communication initiatives for community engagement, programming and events.

*       Assist with the planning and creation of communications materials (website posts, printed collateral, and presentations) to support the promotion of the Steveston Heritage Sites.

*       Assist with social media campaigns across all platforms.

*       Assist in the promotion and delivery of special events and program offers, collaborating with other program and visitor service team members.

*       Ensure communication materials are compliant and align with Steveston Heritage Sites' visual identity and design standards.

*       Help to assess, monitor and report on trends in marketing engagement initiatives; analyze audience and partner feedback through the coordination of post-event debriefs, surveys and metrics.

*       Assist with the planning and implementation of the collection of on-site visitor feedback.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

*       Basic knowledge of digital media production.

*       Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite an asset.

*       Excellent written communication skills in English with the ability to adapt writing styles for various audiences and platforms.

*       Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask.

*       Ability to prioritize and manage work effectively to meet deadlines.

*       Strong interest in cultural heritage and local history.

*       Attention to detail and creative problem solving.

*       Strong interpersonal skills.


Qualifications and Experience:

*       Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent supplemented with a background or demonstrated interest in marketing communications, museum studies, or visual arts (photography, video, editing, illustration etc.).

*       Have completed a minimum of 2 years of university or college level coursework.

*       Extensive experience with social media platforms.

Salary Range: $29.36-$34.50/hour  35 hours/week
Duration: 4 months (May-August 2022)

This position is supported by the Young Canada Works summer jobs program. This position is subject to grant funding.

The applicant must:
Be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident, or have been granted refugee status in Canada; are legally entitled to work in Canada; are between the ages of 16 and 30 years of age at the start of your employment; and are a fulltime post-secondary student who intends to return to school. The applicant must be registered in the YCW candidate inventory; be willing to commit to the full duration of the work assignment and must not have another full time job (over 30 hours a week) while employed with YCW.

Deadline to apply: March 22, 2022  Please apply through the City of Richmond Careers website. <https://tre.tbe.taleo.net/tre01/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=TRQS8M&cws=37&rid=851>

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Mimi Horita
Destination Development Coordinator
Steveston Heritage Sites| Museum & Heritage Services
Community Services Division | City of Richmond
C: 778-222-6796  T: 604-238-6111
E: mhorita at richmond.ca<mailto:mhorita at richmond.ca>

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