SUMMER JOB AVAILABLE
FAIR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

For The Mountain Township Agricultural Society
35 hours per week for 8 weeks from approximately July 2 – August 23, 2019
$15.50 per hour

Duties will include (but not limited to):

  • Administrative duties e.g. attending fair meetings; creating documents such as signage, logs, fair map; organizing fair supplies; answering phone and email inquiries; creating sponsor recognition PowerPoint; distributing and tracking fair passes; etc.
  • Entering information in Assist Expo computer program
  • Recruiting and scheduling adult volunteers
  • Assisting with organizing the Fair opening ceremonies
  • Assisting Fair committee members with tasks
  • Grounds maintenance e.g. garbage pickup, painting, etc.
  • Helping with Fair set up and tear down
    Qualifications:
  • Demonstrated computer skills with Microsoft Office in particular Word and PowerPoint
  • Good customer service skills and ability to  foster positive community relations
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Demonstrated good oral and written communication skills (in English)
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Physically and mentally able to perform the duties of the job, lifting and carry material up to 50 pounds
  • Demonstrated organizational/time management skills and flexibility to deal effectively with multiple demands, conflicting priorities, pressures and deadlines
  • Previous experience as a volunteer or exhibitor at the South Mountain Fair is an asset

Location:  South Mountain Fair Office, South Mountain Fairgrounds
To Apply:  Please email application letter and resume to secretary@southmountainfair.ca by Friday June 14, 2019