Community Engagement & Events Assistant - Part-Time

Ottawa Sports & Entertainment Group; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Ottawa Sports & Entertainment Group (OSEG) is seeking a Community Relations Assistant to help expand our community presence for the REDBLACKS and the 67’s. Reporting to the Manager, Community Relations, you will assist with athletes, mascots, and the cheer team at events while liaising with community partners to understand needs.

This part-time role offers on-site or hybrid work, with flexibility to work evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Motivated, self-starter with a no-task-too-small attitude.
• Demonstrated interest in working with community groups.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent inter-personal skills – ability to build and foster relationships.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to manage schedules and coordinate inbound requests in a timely manner.
• Accustomed to working in a fast-paced environment with ability to multi-task and collaborate.
• Bilingualism in English and French preferred.
• Ability to work non-traditional hours including evenings and weekends.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• On-site event management for OSEG community events and initiatives.
• Represent OSEG and act as a spokesperson for the organization at community events.
• Handle athletes, mascots, and cheer squad at internal and third-party events; serve as a point of contact for community partners.
• Provide administrative support, including appearance tracking and reporting systems.
• Coordinate the mascot appearance calendar and bookings (internal and third-party).
• Support the in-kind donation program by responding to requests and redeeming prize certificates.
• Assist the Community Ticket Bank, including outreach and ticket distribution logistics.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Multitasking

Bilingual EN/FR

Evenings/weekends flexibility

Driver's license

Job description

Ottawa Sports & Entertainment Group (OSEG) is seeking a Community Relations Assistant to help expand our community presence for the REDBLACKS and the 67’s. Reporting to the Manager, Community Relations, you will assist with athletes, mascots, and the cheer team at events while liaising with community partners to understand needs.

This part-time role offers on-site or hybrid work, with flexibility to work evenings and weekends.