CURRENTLY SEEKING
On behalf of Victoria County Transit, the Municipality of the County of Victoria is requesting applications for an Administration Assistant – Community Outreach & Marketing (Summer Student) .
Victoria County Transit is seeking a motivated summer student to assist with community outreach, marketing, and administrative tasks. The successful candidate will help improve transit services by creating, distributing, and evaluating a customer feedback survey, supporting marketing efforts, and providing administrative assistance. This position offers hands-on experience in communications, data analysis, and program support.
Term: 8 Weeks
Hours: Full-Time (35 hours per week)
Rate: $16.75 per hour
Work Location:
- Remote work with occasional in-person meetings at a mutually convenient location.
- Reliable transportation is required to attend team meetings and in-person sessions
Qualifications and Abilities:
- Must qualify for the Canada Summer Jobs program.
- Currently enrolled as a student in a recognized post-secondary institution.
- Strong communication and writing skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and basic data analysis.
- Familiarity with social media platforms and marketing principles is an asset.
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
- Interest in community development, public transit, or communications is an asset.
Key Responsibilities:
- Community Outreach:
- Design and develop a customer feedback survey to assess transit services.
- Distribute surveys through various channels (online, in-person, and community partners).
- Collect and organize survey responses for analysis.
- Evaluate survey results and prepare a summary report with recommendations.
- Marketing & Communications:
- Request social media updates from the communications team.
- Create marketing materials to promote transit services and programs.
- Write engaging copy for the Victoria County Transit website.
- Administrative Support:
- Assist the Transit Administrator with daily tasks and scheduling.
- Provide support for meetings and training sessions as needed.
- Maintain confidentiality and accuracy in handling data and communications.
About Victoria County Transit:
VISION: Helping to create communities where everyone can access the services and opportunities, they need to lead healthy, connected lives.
MISSION: Providing accessible, supportive, door-to-door transportation options to all residents of Victoria County with a focus on those who have barriers due to age, health, mobility, and finances.
How to Apply:
Please submit your resume and cover letter to Terri Shobbrook, Transit Administrator, at terri.shobbrook@victoriacounty.ca. If you have any questions, please call 902.295.0508.
Please note, this position will remain posted until filled.