Responsibilities

• Load in, staff, and load out events as assigned
• Support the execution of summer programming on the Church Street Marketplace in downtown Burlington, June through early October. This includes load-in and load-out of vendors, setup and breakdown of sandwich boards, placing meter bags, helping to provide access to utilities, engaging with customers, and troubleshooting any day-of issues.
• Assist with scheduling and layouts and track program attendance. Support communication with vendors.
• Assist with day-of signage marketing assets and copy for social media and web content
• Support the distribution of print marketing material and signage to the business community
• Posting Instagram and Facebook stories
• Manage event listings on a variety of online community calendars
• Work outdoors, handle physical tasks, and conduct work with professionalism and compassion for everyone involved.
• Contribute to effective relationships with third-party vendors, organizations, cultural and community organizations, and Marketplace personnel.
• Other assigned duties related to the Business and Workforce Development team’s mission, and supporting partners or stakeholders.

Requirements

• Ability to actively support City diversity, equity, and cultural competency efforts within stated job responsibilities and work effectively across diverse cultures and constituencies.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion as evidenced by ongoing trainings and professional development.
• Entry level position for a person 18 years or older. High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong interest in community development, placemaking, event management and/or marketing.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated skill in creative problem solving, can-do attitude, and staying calm under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Experience working in a diverse and inclusive organization is a plus.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft (Excel, PowerPoint, Word). Experience with Canva is a plus.
• Ability to work outside in all types of weather, kneel or stand for periods of time, and be able to lift 50 pounds, which are all needed for on-site events.

Preferred

• Experience with Canva is a plus.