Summer Events Programmer

The Summer Events Programmer is responsible for planning, organizing and implementing the Summer Shack program, assisting with the planning and implementing of Town events and coordinating the Downtown Market Series.

The Summer Shack is a drop-in recreation program offered twice a week starting in June and running until August that provides opportunities for children (under the supervision of their parents) to participate in free programming with games and crafts, facilitated by the Town of Devon.

Town community events that will need planning and implementing support will include but not limited to Pitch in Devon, Out by the River, Devon Days BBQ Kick Off, Canada Day and Movie in the Park.

The Downtown Market Series provides local vendors and businesses the chance to get exposure in the community and showcase their products. On select Saturdays in July and August the event will be coordinated with vendors, assign spots and be on site day of.

Additionally, this position will be responsible to assist with coordinating the youth volunteer program, as well as provide support to summer day camps as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and implement Summer Shack programs
  • Plan drop-in style activities and prepare supplies so that the program is organized and ready to be implemented twice a week during July to August
  • Purchase all supplies needed to run programs
  • Ensure participants’ safety and manage any challenges that may arise with participants while running programs, as applicable
  • Interact with parents/guardians to encourage them to engage with children
  • Maintain a welcoming, friendly, and professional demeanor and appearance while representing the Town of Devon
• Plan, organize, and implement Downtown Market Series
  • Connect with vendors to fill booths for each market of the summer
  • Assist communications team to ensure regular promotion on social media and website updates with relevant information
  • Attend each market to assist vendors in set up, trouble shotting and clean up
  • Maintain a welcoming, friendly, and professional demeanor and appearance while representing the Town of Devon to foster lasting relationships with vendors and public
  • Plan and organize social media content for recreation promotion
• Post weekly content on Instagram, including posts and stories of Summer Shack and Downtown Market
  • Work with the Community Services department to prepare content for the Town of Devon’s Instagram page, and content to be shared on Facebook
  • Plan engaging posts for social media, including but not limited to craft and education videos
  • Create Instagram campaigns in line with community programs and events
  • Work with the schools to promote recreation programs, as applicable, including school presentations with the Day Camp Coordinator
• Volunteer coordination
  • Assist with Leaders in Training program to recruit volunteers
  • Schedule & coordinate volunteers to assist with Summer Shacks
  • Assist Day Camp Coordinator in evaluating volunteers throughout and at the end of the summer
  • Assist with planning a volunteer recognition activity at the end of the summer
• Ensure health and safety procedures are established and followed
  • Identify potential safety concerns prior to and during program delivery
  • Implement safe work procedures
  • Complete proper safety documentation when required (e.g., incident forms)
  • Ensure first aid kit is stocked with appropriate and current items.
  • Ensure both staff and participants’ safety while executing programs
  • Follow all current Government of Alberta health protocols
• Town Community Events Support
  • Attend community events pending COVID-19 restrictions, including but not limited to Devon Days Kick Off BBQ and Seniors Week Celebration (June 8), Out By the River (June 3), Canada Day (July 1), and Movie in the Park (August 18).
  • Plan, organize and execute an element of each event
• Evaluation of programs
  • Evaluate all summer programs identifying areas of success and areas for improvement
  • Make recommendations for the following year
  • Provide back up support to summer day camps. Help Day Camp Programmer and Facilitator as needed and fill in when staff are sick.

Qualifications

• Abilities:
  • This position requires the ability to frequently lift and move tables and other event supplies.
• Education:
  • Grade 12 Diploma
  • Completion or enrollment in post-secondary education in an applicable degree program (i.e. Education, Event Management, Recreation, Early Childhood)
  • Standard First Aid, and CPR level C
• Experience:
  • At least 2 years of experience working with children and developing children’s programming is considered an asset for this position
  • At least 1 year experience with event support
  • Demonstrated experience in program development, communication, and problem-solving skills
  • Time management and priority setting skills
  • Ability to take initiative for ongoing projects and new projects related to summer programs
  • Ability to work well independently as well as in a team environment
  • Training in High Five Principles of Healthy Child Development and The Virtues Project will be seen as an asset
  • Satisfactory Criminal Reference and Vulnerable Persons Check must be provided prior to starting.
  • Valid Class 5 Drivers License and provide a drivers abstract on request

Applicants must be eligible for the Canada Summer Jobs Program funded by the Government of Canada. Eligibility requirements include: must be between 15-30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period and legally entitled to work in Canada. International students are not eligible.

Start Date: May 1, 2023

End Date: August 31, 2023

Hours of work: Typical hours for this position fall between Monday and Saturday from 8:30am-4:30pm, with evening or weekend shifts throughout the summer for Town of Devon events. The position requires a flexible schedule to accommodate a work week of up to 37.5 hours per week.

How to Apply
Apply online at http://devon.ca/jobs