Yonge North York Business Improvement Area
Placement Organization: Yonge North York Business Improvement Area
Position Title: Communications and Project Support Assistant
Number of Possible Placements Available: 2
Working Site’s Location: Hybrid
Company Bio:
Yonge North York Business Improvement Area serves over 1,600 member businesses and commercial property owners in the area along Yonge between the 401 and Bishop Avenue. Our vision is to be the preferred destination in North Toronto for businesses, residents, visitors and workers to live, work and play. Assisting our members and delivering relevant support through marketing and events, public realm improvement and local economic development is a priority.
Job Description:
- Integral support with various communications tasks and drafting of written and/or visually appealing materials.
- Support the organization and implementation of various business development meetings.
- Actively encourage collaborative engagement from local businesses and commercial property owners, and all stakeholders.
- Provide support to the team for destination marketing, festivals and events, business attraction, business support, or public realm initiatives as needed.
- Provide support for administrative, data, research and logistical tasks as needed.
Qualifications:
- -Excellent verbal and written English communication skills
- Technologically adept and able to learn new software
- Very good Word, Excel, and/or Google Doc, Sheets, Drive and Calendar skills
- Punctual and able to use Zoom with professionalism
- Excellent interpersonal skills, tact, and customer service
- Able to interact positively with diverse stakeholders
- Able to work independently or in a team
- Flexible and adaptable in order to work on different project
Additional Assets:
- Canva and/or design skills