The Red Deer Downtown Business Association is seeking an upbeat individual to provide reception duties and support to the Marketing and Event Coordinators for a fixed period. This position will provide the successful applicant the opportunity to develop skills in the following areas:

 

Administrative Duties

  • Answering the phone in a professional manner, transferring calls and taking messages
  • Greeting guests when they arrive at the office
  • Electronic filing and other office-related tasks
  • Maintenance of reception area
  • Providing support to the Executive Director

Event Planning

  • Assist with the development and coordination of DBA and/or downtown events as required
  • Assist Events Coordinator in set up of events
  • During events, all DBA staff are required to participate with an ‘all hands-on deck’ approach

Marketing and External Communications

  • Assist with distribution of content for marketing initiatives
  • Establish participants of marketing initiatives

Social Media Management

  • Social media (including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram) management as required to connect with DBA members, local partners, supporters, performing artists, and to promote DBA programs and events.  Responding to general inquiries

Other duties as assigned.

 

Start Date: Immediate

This will be a part-time position that will require a flexible schedule on Tuesdays, Wednesday’s and Thursdays.

Application Process: Interested candidates are asked to provide a cover letter, resumé, and 3 references.

Application deadline: August 21, 2020

Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.