Seasonal Special Events Coordinator Seasonal Student Work (35 hrs/wk) Competition TOS2026-15

Strathmore is hiring!

Are you energetic, creative, and passionate about bringing community events to life? The Town is seeking a student to support the delivery and promotion of our exciting summer events season.

This is an exciting seasonal opportunity for a student pursuing post-secondary education in marketing, communications, event planning, or a related field. In this role, you will be working behind the scenes and on the front lines of community events, while helping showcase the Town through engaging marketing content.

Why join us?

• Exclusive Facility Access: Enjoy complimentary use of Strathmore’s recreation facilities, including the Aquatic Centre, Arena, and Sports Centre with indoor walking track.
• Access to our Employee & Family Assistance Program

What you'll do:

Reporting to the Manager of Communications, Marketing and Legislative Services, this individual will work alongside the marketing and communications team to provide day-to-day support in planning, organizing, promoting, and executing Town events and community celebrations. This position plays a key role in marketing the Town’s signature summer events, including Canada Day and the Stampede Parade, while assisting with event logistics, photography, and social media content creation.

Event Management

• Provide day-to-day operational and administrative support to the marketing and communications team
• Assist with Town events and community activities
• Support the marketing and promotion of key summer events, including:
• Canada Day celebrations
• Stampede events and activities
• Attend Town events to support setup, coordination, and guest experience
• Capture photos and event highlights for promotional purposes
• Draft and prepare social media content and event updates for the Communications team
• Assist with event signage, vendor coordination, volunteer support, and on-site logistics
• Maintain a positive and professional presence while representing the Town at public events
• Support additional marketing and community engagement initiatives as assigned

Looking to learn more about what the Town offers their employees? Take a sneak peek here.

Successful applicants will demonstrate on their resume:

• Qualify as a student to support the Canada Summer Jobs Grant
• Post-secondary concentration in marketing, communications, event planning or a related field
• Strong knowledge and experience with MS Office
• Experience in a municipal government environment is preferred

In the interview we will be looking for examples of the following competencies:

• Communication Skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively interact with various stakeholders
• Organizational Skills: Strong organizational and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Technical Proficiency: Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, SharePoint, and OneNote

Application:

Please submit a cover letter and complete resume of experience and qualifications, quoting Competition TOS2026-15 to: careers@strathmore.ca.

This competition will close at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, May 18, 2026.

The Town of Strathmore thanks all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment where every employee feels valued and respected. We will consider accessibility accommodations to applicants upon request.

This posting is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities and qualifications for this position. The job ad is not intended as inclusive of all duties an individual in this position might be asked to perform or of all qualifications that may be required either now or in the future.