Summer Tourism & Events Ambassador

YMCA; Owen Sound; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A municipal government is looking for enthusiastic individuals for the role of Tourism and Events Ambassador in Owen Sound. This position offers hands-on experience in the tourism and hospitality sectors, focusing on visitor engagement, events support, and administrative tasks. Applicants should have strong customer service and communication skills, as well as the ability to work flexible hours throughout the summer months. This is a great opportunity for students seeking practical experience in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Practical experience in tourism

Flexible working hours

OMERS pension plan eligibility

Qualifications

• Must have excellent customer service skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities are essential.
• Availability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service to visitors at the tourism center.
• Assist in event planning and execution for local festivals.
• Support promotional initiatives and maintain visitor statistics.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Problem-solving

Education

High school student or enrolled in a College/University program

Tools

Point-of-sale systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

A municipal government is looking for enthusiastic individuals for the role of Tourism and Events Ambassador in Owen Sound. This position offers hands-on experience in the tourism and hospitality sectors, focusing on visitor engagement, events support, and administrative tasks. Applicants should have strong customer service and communication skills, as well as the ability to work flexible hours throughout the summer months. This is a great opportunity for students seeking practical experience in a dynamic environment.