Community Ambassadors - Red River Co-op
About the role
The Opportunity:
Red River Co-op (RRC) is looking for professional, hardworking, energetic, reliable and outgoing individuals to join ourCommunity Ambassadorsteam. We’re searching for people looking to gain entry level marketing experience on a part-time basis. Individuals must have a passion for community and spreading the benefits of a Co-op membership. As a member of the team, you will represent the brand at various community events, activations, and more. You’ll engage with people wherever you go and supply content for social media channels.
Essential responsibilities of the position include the following:
- Be a knowledgeable and enthusiastic brand ambassador.
- Animate crowds, attract attention, engage and interact with community members.
- Equipment/signage set up and tear down to required visual standards.
- Manage any activations for event (inventory, giveaways and questions from public).
- Maintain a positive attitude (in all weather conditions) while on-site.
- Work with minimal on-site supervision and be able to problem-solve on the fly.
About You:
To be successful in this role, you will bring the following skills and competencies:
- Responsible, reliable, detail orientated and punctual.
- Self-motivated, energetic and outgoing personality.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs. and walk and/or stand for extended periods.
- Must have a flexible schedule including availability during evening and weekends.
- Valid Manitoba Driver’s License with access to a reliable vehicle.
- Street-level promotions experience with the ability to problem-solve and deal with adversity would be an asset.
- Marketing/communications student would be an asset.
Red River Co-op welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process by contacting the Human Resources Division at (204) 631-4600, or hr@rrcoop.com, or in person at 10 Prairie Way in Winnipeg.
Compensation:
This position pays $17.00 per hour, for approximately 10-15 hours per week throughout the summer. Events will be days, evenings and weekends.
About Red River Co-op
Red River Co-op is a locally owned co-operative committed to serving the Manitoba communities of Winnipeg, Gimli, Selkirk, Teulon, Stonewall, Lorette, Headingley, Niverville, St. Norbert, and Ste. Agathe, as well as the Ontario communities of Kenora and Dryden. We service 320,000 members with revenues of approximately $800M. We have deep roots in our community: 85 years deep.
As a co-operative, we do business differently. If you are a member, you’re an owner, and our profits are your profits. We have a number of business lines with products and services ready to meet the needs of our communities including grocery stores, pharmacies, gas bars, convenience stores, car washes, bulk petroleum delivery and cardlocks. We donate regularly to a wide range of organizations, and feature local products prominently. To learn more about who we are, visit https://www.redriverco-op.crs/sites/redriver.
We are a proud member of the Federated Co-operative Limited (FCL) Co-operative Retailing System (CRS), a vast network of 160 retail Co-ops across western Canada. Red River Co-op has been recognized as one of Manitoba’s Top Employers for the past 3 years.
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Community Ambassadors - Red River Co-op
About the role
The Opportunity:
Red River Co-op (RRC) is looking for professional, hardworking, energetic, reliable and outgoing individuals to join ourCommunity Ambassadorsteam. We’re searching for people looking to gain entry level marketing experience on a part-time basis. Individuals must have a passion for community and spreading the benefits of a Co-op membership. As a member of the team, you will represent the brand at various community events, activations, and more. You’ll engage with people wherever you go and supply content for social media channels.
Essential responsibilities of the position include the following:
- Be a knowledgeable and enthusiastic brand ambassador.
- Animate crowds, attract attention, engage and interact with community members.
- Equipment/signage set up and tear down to required visual standards.
- Manage any activations for event (inventory, giveaways and questions from public).
- Maintain a positive attitude (in all weather conditions) while on-site.
- Work with minimal on-site supervision and be able to problem-solve on the fly.
About You:
To be successful in this role, you will bring the following skills and competencies:
- Responsible, reliable, detail orientated and punctual.
- Self-motivated, energetic and outgoing personality.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs. and walk and/or stand for extended periods.
- Must have a flexible schedule including availability during evening and weekends.
- Valid Manitoba Driver’s License with access to a reliable vehicle.
- Street-level promotions experience with the ability to problem-solve and deal with adversity would be an asset.
- Marketing/communications student would be an asset.
Red River Co-op welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process by contacting the Human Resources Division at (204) 631-4600, or hr@rrcoop.com, or in person at 10 Prairie Way in Winnipeg.
Compensation:
This position pays $17.00 per hour, for approximately 10-15 hours per week throughout the summer. Events will be days, evenings and weekends.
About Red River Co-op
Red River Co-op is a locally owned co-operative committed to serving the Manitoba communities of Winnipeg, Gimli, Selkirk, Teulon, Stonewall, Lorette, Headingley, Niverville, St. Norbert, and Ste. Agathe, as well as the Ontario communities of Kenora and Dryden. We service 320,000 members with revenues of approximately $800M. We have deep roots in our community: 85 years deep.
As a co-operative, we do business differently. If you are a member, you’re an owner, and our profits are your profits. We have a number of business lines with products and services ready to meet the needs of our communities including grocery stores, pharmacies, gas bars, convenience stores, car washes, bulk petroleum delivery and cardlocks. We donate regularly to a wide range of organizations, and feature local products prominently. To learn more about who we are, visit https://www.redriverco-op.crs/sites/redriver.
We are a proud member of the Federated Co-operative Limited (FCL) Co-operative Retailing System (CRS), a vast network of 160 retail Co-ops across western Canada. Red River Co-op has been recognized as one of Manitoba’s Top Employers for the past 3 years.