COUNTY T-SHIRTS HAS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR A QUALIFIED STUDENT:

We have a unique opportunity for a motivated student interested in working in an innovative, creative and entrepreneurial environment.  Our Brand Ambassador position is an 8 week full-time summer position implementing public relations initiatives and retail sales and marketing opportunities to promote the County Brand label and the region. 

Job Title: Brand Ambassador

The Brand Ambassador will work 30 hours/week at The Prince Edward County T-Shirt Company retail store and throughout Prince Edward County doing outreach activities and events.  This is an 8-week position, starting at the end of June with the possibility of extending part-time into the fall season.  Must be available week-ends. This position is supported by a student grant and therefore, to be eligible for consideration, candidates must fulfill the following criteria:

• must be between 15 and 30 years of age during the employment period
• was a full time student in secondary or post-secondary program in 2015/16 and intends to return to school in the fall
• is legally eligible to work in Canada 

Preferred Skills

• Personable, energetic and creative with excellent, articulate communication skills
• Social media wizard
• Sales and marketing experience in a retail context
• Relevant fields of study include marketing, communications, public relations, with a strong set of skills related to social media, media design and creation, photography and video
• Bilingual in English and French is an asset
• Driver’s license preferred

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Coordinate outreach events and participate in local festivals and opportunities to promote the company’s branded products
• Analyze market observations and transform ideas into a design and PR strategy
• Utilize new technology to produce online marketing strategies, social media and live blogging entries at events and happenings throughout the county
• Design promotional materials using industry standard applications
• Maintain company and brand standards through merchandising and presentation within the store environment and at events
• Fulfill duties related to daily store operations as required
• Focus retail sales opportunities by providing exceptional customer service
• Act as a concierge to visitors to improve holiday experience
• Create new designs that support and enhance the developing culture of the area

Compensation 

$12/hour. Upon successful completion of the 8-week contract, a bonus will be awarded.

Application Procedure

Send a resume and cover letter detailing why you are interested in this position to lucinda@countytshirts.com by June 17th, 2016.