Position Description – Community Planning Coordinator

The Community Planning Coordinator will work closely with local business and community volunteers to promote the village of St. Peter’s.  He/she will work under the direction of the Village on the Canal Association (VOCA) from July 2^nd to August 23^rd (8 week duration).

Duties/Responsibilities

• Provide support for community festivals in partnership with local businesses and community groups:
  • Nicolas Denys Days
  • Louisbourg300 – Fort Toulouse
  • Festival of Trees
• Create / update and implement a collaborative marketing plan for annual festivals
• Maintain / update a database of local businesses and community organizations
• Maintain and enhance newly launched website (www.visitstpeters.com)
• Connect with local museums and heritage groups to develop cooperative marketing packages
• Connect with local VIC to ensure community events are communicated to the visiting public
• Update the Village of St. Peter’s Walking Map
• Evaluate the success of festivals and seek opportunities for future improvements
• Provide a weekly written update to VOCA’s Summer Student Management Sub-committee

Minimum Qualifications

As a Community Planning Coordinator, you will:

• Have strong communication, interpersonal skills
• Be articulate and creative
• Be fluent in computer applications such as MS Word, Excel, Social Media and Web Design applications
• Be an independent self-starter
• Work flexible hours including some weekends and evenings as required
• Attend a post-secondary institution in the fall of 2013

To Apply

Please submit your electronic resume to Amanda Mombourquette at info@visitstpeters.com

Please be advised that only those applicants who are selected for interviews will be contacted.

Application Deadline:  June  18, 2013