Purpose:

To work alongside The Green Spot management team to plan and promote events and in-store promotions, as well as work with outside clients to book and plan private events to be held within The Green Spot.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Work alongside management to plan and promote monthly Green Spot events
• Work alongside management to implement and promote sales and in-store promotions.
• Work with external clients and vendors to book and promote events within The Green Spot
• Market The Green Spot as an event space to private and commercial clients.
• Manage social media content creation and posts for The Green Spot and The Secret Garden Café
• Daily posts on The Green Spot and The Secret Garden Cafes social media accounts.
• Maintain a bi-weekly blog on current events at The Green Spot and The Secret Garden Café
• Grow our social media and mailing list subscribers

Education

• High School or Equivalent
• Post Secondary education with a focus on marketing would be an asset.

Experience

• Minimum 4 years in a retail or hospitality environment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience in a Home & Garden retail setting would be an asset
• Experience managing retail social media would be an asset
• Experience with graphic design software would be an asset
• Experience with Canva would be an asset
• Experience with Lightspeed R-Series Point of Sale would be an asset
• Experience with event planning and execution would be an asset
• Must possess Class 5 driver’s license.
• Must have experience with Microsoft Office

Working Conditions

• Office work within a functioning production greenhouse
• Event work may require the candidate to work in the greenhouse at times where the temperature and humidity are high.
• Must be able to lift 50lbs
• Schedule will be primarily Tuesday to Saturday, however events taking place outside primary hours will require the candidates schedule be adjusted for.
• Some duties may require the candidate to make off-site visits to clients and/or vendors.

The Social Media & Events Coordinator will report to the Owner, Bernie Whetter, with probationary supervision from the Technology Services Manager.

Full time hourly position – 40 hours per week

Wage: $18 - $22 /hr (Negotiated based on qualifications)

Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter to:

[email protected]

or

Drop off at 1451 Rosser Avenue East to the attention of Brendan Carmichael

This competition will close February 15th at 5:00pm