Summer Student – Office Assistant

Summer Student – Office Assistant

The Cobden Agricultural Society has been serving the community for 166 years. The Society operates the Cobden Fairgrounds and the Cobden Agricultural Hall. Both facilities host events organized by the Society, as well as being rentable for outside events. Popular events on the property include the Cobden Fair and the Cobden Farmers' Market.

The Cobden Agricultural Society is currently recruiting for a responsible, outgoing, and motivated individual to join our office team as a Summer Student - Office Assistant. This position works full-time from the end of June to the end of August.

Responsibilities:

• Liaising with the social media committee to make the social media schedule.
• Managing ticket sales from the office and exhibitor entries.
• Collecting exhibitor entries and entering data online.
• Designing fair advertising for print and online.
• Coordinating with the committee heads to ensure all provisions are ready for our annual fair exhibits and shows.
• Performing office duties including answering the phone and responding to emails.
• Working with the secretary and board members to update and manage the organization's website.

• Experience with agriculture, fairs and/or 4H will be considered an asset.
• Must be able to work independently and unsupervised at times.

Please submit your resume and cover letter by May 20, 2024 with the subject line: Summer Student Position.