Visitor Experience & Events Coordinator

YMCA; Owen Sound; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Owen Sound is hiring a Tourism and Events Assistant on a 6-month full-time contract. The successful candidate will support event development and visitor engagement, requiring 2 to 3 years in tourism or event coordination. Key skills include customer service, time management, and proficiency in MS Office. This role offers $21.88 to $25.75 per hour for 35 hours a week, with flexible hours needed for events.

Benefits

Supportive workplace

Meaningful community work

Dynamic team environment

Qualifications

• 2 to 3 years of experience in a tourism, event coordination, or related public-facing role.
• Strong knowledge of Owen Sound and Grey‑Bruce attractions.
• Ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Support Events Specialist in developing city events.
• Engage visitors through Tourism and Visitor services.
• Provide administrative and operational support.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Graphic design

Social media skills

Education

Post‑secondary education in Tourism, Hospitality, Event Management, Marketing, Communications, Arts Administration

Tools

MS Office

Databases

POS systems

Job description

A community-focused organization in Owen Sound is hiring a Tourism and Events Assistant on a 6-month full-time contract. The successful candidate will support event development and visitor engagement, requiring 2 to 3 years in tourism or event coordination. Key skills include customer service, time management, and proficiency in MS Office. This role offers $21.88 to $25.75 per hour for 35 hours a week, with flexible hours needed for events.