5 Car Draw Event Assistant 1 Full-time Contract Summer Student Position (37.5 hours/week - $11.00/hour) Contract Period - May 4, 2015 – August 14, 2015 Hospice Niagara, a not-for-profit charitable organization providing compassionate comfort and support to individuals living with life-limiting illnesses and their families, is seeking a 5 Car Draw Event Assistant (Summer Student). Qualifications:  Between 21 and 30 years of age at the start of employment  University or college student studying marketing, public relations, community relations, special event management, or related discipline  Full-time student in 2014-2015 and a returning full-time student in 2015-2016  Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident, or person whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act  Legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with Ontario legislation and regulations Competencies:  Computer literate in all Microsoft Office applications, including MS Word and Excel  Demonstrated event planning and coordination experience  Strong attention to detail  Competence and accuracy in entering data, as well as preparing and working with spreadsheets  Superior interpersonal skills as well as a strong ability in written and verbal communication  Willingness to work flexible hours, including some weekends and evenings  Ability to manage varying priorities, working under tight timelines Primary Responsibilities:  Assist with the coordination, implementation and evaluation of the 5 Car Draw in support of the agency  Assist with the development of the 5 Car Draw’s marketing tools (i.e. newsletter, website, print advertising, etc.)  Assist with the promotion and awareness of the 5 Car Draw through various media outlets, including social media  Assist with volunteer recruitment and stewardship for the 5 Car Draw  Coordinate the 5 Car Draw’s summer festival and events calendar  Coordinate the movement of the 5 Car Draw’s prize vehicles  Assist with the coordination of the Early Bird Draw and the Final Draw for the 5 Car Draw  Prepare thank you letters for volunteers, retail outlets, festivals and events  Other duties as required Applications will be accepted until Friday, March 20, 2015. Please send cover letter and resume in MS Word or PDF attachments via email with Application: 5 Car Draw Event Assistant in the subject line to [email protected]. Hospice Niagara is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), individuals requiring accommodation during the application/recruitment process should advise Human Resources so arrangements can be made. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act We thank all who apply, however, only those selected to proceed in the recruitment process will be contacted. No phone calls please. For more information about Hospice Niagara, please refer to our website: www.hospiceniagara.ca.