Tourism Ambassador

Position Overview:

• This position is primarily based at the Prescott Farmer’s Market/Pop-Ups site, located at 191 Water St East, Prescott, Ontario; with some in-office hours located at Prescott Town Hall, 360 Dibble St. W Prescott, Ontario.
• May 15th – August 31st, 2025; 4 days/week - Thurs-Sunday, plus holiday Mondays
• Daytime shifts Thursday 9am-5pm, Friday 11am-7pm, Saturday 11am-7pm, Sunday 11am5pm, Statutory Holidays 11am-5pm. Hours are subject to change.
• $20.00 per hour, less statutory deductions
• Under the direction of the Economic Development Officer, the successful applicant will provide administration and marketing support to the Prescott Farmers’ & Crafters’ Market and Prescott Pop-Ups co-located sites.

Responsibilities:

• On-site administration of the Farmer’s Market & Pop-Ups co-located sites, including daily set-up tasks, processing vendor fees, ensuring compliance with guidelines, visitor centre souvenir POS procedures and inventory restocking, providing visitor information services, capturing visitor data, managing on-site entertainment, assisting vendors as required, reporting deficiencies/feedback to senior management.
• Assisting with on-site marketing, including capturing images/videos and producing marketing content, publishing social media content, assisting with campaigns & promotions throughout the season.
• Event Supports: Assisting with set up, administration and marketing of on-site special events.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must be currently enrolled in a secondary, or post-secondary institution or within six months of graduation with focus in Business Administration, Marketing, Event Management, Communications, Public Relations, Tourism, Sales or related program field.
• Previous experience with events, marketing, social media platforms and graphic design is a critical asset.
• Valid Ontario driver’s license.
• Involves some physically demanding work.
• Must be able to work independently at times and be comfortable interacting professionally with the public.

How to Apply: 

You can submit your application, résumé and cover letter through email by emailing our Human Resources Department at hr@prescott.ca by Friday, February 21, 2025, at 4 p.m.

You can also submit your application by dropping off a physical copy at our Town Hall. You can also mail your application to:

Human Resources
Corporation of the Town of Prescott
360 Dibble Street West
P.O. Box 160
Prescott, ON
K0E 1T0  

Résumés should clearly outline the position being applied for (including competition number, if applicable) and applicant name.

The Town of Prescott is committed to being an inclusive, barrier-free environment. Accommodation will be provided in all steps of the recruiting process. Please advise the Human Resources Department if you require any accommodations to ensure you can participate fully and equally during the recruitment and selection process. 

We thank all applicants an​d only those to be interviewed will be contacted.​ Non-solicited résumés will not be accepted nor will they be kept on file.

For assistance applying to this position, or for any other job search related needs, please contact CSE in Kemptville at 613-258-6576 or in Prescott at 613-925-0222.