Kensington & Area Chamber Position

Summer Job Posting

8 weeks (37.5 hours/week)

$16.00/hour + vacation pay

 

Marketing & Event Assistant

Role and Responsibilities:

• Promote current KACC benefits to the members and general community through social media, e-newsletter and website

• Communicate with KACC members via social media and e-newsletter

• Provide regular updates to the Executive Director and Event Committee Chair

• Promote KACC, member businesses & events to the members and general community through social media, e-newsletter and website

• Schedule & organize the KACC member of the week – social media post and arrange weekly radio interview

• Visit KACC members throughout the summer and attend any special events they may be taking place

• To develop, plan and oversee events over the summer months and assist in planning for any KACC events that are planned for the Fall 

 

Qualifications and Experience 

Have an interest in Business, Marketing, Public Relations and Event Management. 

Experience with organizing events, volunteer committees, and community involvement would be an asset. 

 

Preferred Skills

- Able to work independently / self-motivation

- Creative and innovative

- Time management

- Excellent interpersonal skills

- Excellent communication skills

- Microsoft Office

- Google Drive

- Effective Written and Verbal Communication

- Social media marketing and management

- Event management & Promotion

 

 

This position is funded through the Government of Canada’s Summer Jobs Grant and must meet pre-set guidelines.(must be between the ages of 15-30)

Interested individuals, please send your resume to kensingtonandareachamber@gmail.com by May 9th, 2025.

 

Mandate

The Chamber is a Non-Profit organization of business people and corporations established with the objective to respond to the Kensington & Area business community's needs through valuable benefits, advocacy, and networking. The Chamber works hard to promote the interest of the business community to Government and the communities at large. KACC has over 150 members made up of entrepreneurs, corporations, as well as small and large businesses.

 

The Chamber is governed by a Board of Directors, who work to fulfil the mandate and mission of the organization. Each member in good standing is eligible to vote at the Annual General Meeting, held in February. They get to vote on the election of board members, bylaws, budget, etc.

 

The organization operates under specific bylaws that are filed and made official by Corporations Canada.

 

Organizations activities

The Kensington & Area chamber of Commerce plans and executes training sessions and networking events for the KACC membership. The chamber helps promote the members' businesses and their events and activities.

Some events are a Casino Night, Awards Gala, Golf Tournament, numerous training sessions and networking events throughout the year. 

 

The Chamber helps the members have a unified voice when dealing with issues. The chamber offers benefits to their members such as health insurance, shipping costs etc.