Monday, May 14, 2012

3rd Summer WEX at the Vancouver Aquarium

RE: ‘Membership Assistant’ Work Experience Placement

We are looking for 4 highly motivated, outgoing students to fill the Membership Assistant Work Experience Placement for July and August. This placement will provide an excellent opportunity for students to acquire behind-the-scenes administrative skills as well as front-line customer service experience. Applicants will be accepted based on the student's work experience objectives and personal interests, as indicated in a cover letter and resume, as well as the needs of the Membership Department team.  

Job Description:  
·         Front-line membership promotion, sales and visitor information
·         Membership data entry using Raiser’s Edge
·         Administrative duties

Please Note:  This is not an Animal Care placement; students will not be working with marine life.

Skills Preferred:
·         Outgoing, enthusiastic and self-motivated
·         Students currently in Grade 11 or 12
·         Genuine interest in working with the public
·         Strong communications skills
·         Able to work independently as well as in a team setting
·         Experienced in using Windows Office and Excel programs
·         Ability to follow instructions
·         Second language an asset

Placement Schedule:
Placement A - 10 full days: July 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20

Placement B - 10 full days: July 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 30, 31, August 1, 2, 3

Placement C - 9 full days: August 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17

Placement D - 10 full days: August 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31

Shift Times: 10:30 – 4:30 daily

Training:  There will be on the job training on the first day of placement.  There will not be a separate day for training.
Please note: There are four different placement groups.  Please indicate clearly in cover letter in order of preference which group you are applying for. Applications are due WEDS May 23th  Email to pgiraud@nvsd44.bc.ca

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