Municipality of Colchester Careers
Summer Student- Special Events Coordinator
Description
Centrally located within Nova Scotia between two extraordinary coastlines, Colchester is a progressive rural municipality that offers an unparalleled work-life balance. It is a place that is affordable, welcoming, family focused, rich in diverse culture and natural beauty with thriving businesses and access to all the modern amenities typically found in an urban setting – without the common stresses of living in an urban setting.
The Municipality of Colchester is committed to treating people fairly, with respect and dignity. Our goal is to continue to move forward as a diverse and inclusive community representative of the citizens we serve by offering equal opportunities free of biases. We have formed an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee to keep us accountable and to help us reach this goal.
The Municipality encourages all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify on their applications.
About the role: The Special Events Coordinator will assist in coordinating and promoting special events, programs and activities within the Municipality of Colchester directed at active living, wellness, recreation, and inclusion for all residents within, and visitors to the community. The Special Events Coordinator will attend and support various community events, such as Colchester Bike Week, Step into Spring, Cobequid Trail Run, Not Since Moses Run, Community Wellness Challenges, Wild Blueberry Festival, as well as promoting and administering programs to include but not limited to, Local Senior Games and Fundy Senior Games. The Special Events Coordinator is also responsible for communications and networking in support of special events and activities and assisting in the development of new opportunities to build community awareness.
Salary: $17.50-$18.50/hr, full-time hours. Some work outside of regular hours will be required.
Qualities to succeed in the role:
- Exceptional interpersonal skills
- Possess problem solving ability
- The position requires motivated and organized individuals.
Education & experience required:
- Experience working with Community Groups/Organizations
- Experience with event planning, program planning and leadership
- Police background checks are conditions of employment
- Directed at students enrolled in Recreation, Marketing, Public and Community Relations
- Applicants must be full-time post-secondary students intending to return to school on a full-time basis in the fall.
The Municipality supports the principles of the Nova Scotia Human Rights Act and the principles of inclusion for persons with disabilities in the Nova Scotia Accessibility Act. Applicants are encouraged to contact Human Resources at (902) 843-4193 should assistance be required throughout the application and hiring process.
The submission deadline is April 11, 2025 at 4:30pm. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Compensation
$17.50 - $18.50 per hour