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Student Marketing Assistant
TEMPORARY•St. Thomas
About this role
Join the County of Elgin as a Student Marketing Assistant!
Position Title: Marketing Assistant, Student
Type: Temporary Full-time, Non-union
Compensation: Minimum wage
Hours: approx. 35 hours per week, hours will vary including weekends
Effective: May 2026 – September 2026
Vacancy: 1 new vacancy
About the Role:
Under the direct supervision of the Tourism Officer, the Tourism and Marketing Summer Student will assist with marketing and communications activities that support Elgin County Tourism’s efforts to promote local attractions, events, and services. This role includes a variety of tasks, such as digital content creation, visitor engagement, and requires coverage at the Port Stanley Visitor Centre two days a week.
A major part of the Tourism Assistant experience includes operating as a goodwill ambassador for Elgin County. In many cases the Tourism and Marketing Assistant will be a tourist’s first exposure to the area. Visitors from around the world have signed our guest books and experienced our famous tourist attractions. This is an exciting, customer-oriented position that requires an outgoing and self-motivated personality.
Qualifications:
- Must have a valid Ontario Driver’s license with a minimum class G2.
- Currently enrolled or a recent graduate of post-secondary education.
- Experience with Canva, social media platforms and website updates.
- Strong communication skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to engage with the public effectively and work independently.
- Experience in customer service or public engagement is an asset.
Apply now! To be considered, please complete the application process through our website https://www.elgincounty.ca/careers/.
We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.
The County of Elgin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the company will provide accommodation throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. Please inform the HR Department of the nature of any accommodation(s) to ensure your equal participation by emailing [email protected] with the job title in the subject line.
What you'll do
- The Student Marketing Assistant will assist with marketing and communications activities to promote Elgin County Tourism. This includes digital content creation and engaging with visitors at the Port Stanley Visitor Centre.
About County of Elgin
The County of Elgin provides a safe, pleasant community for all citizens through a variety of services designed to promote quality of life and our rich heritage.
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What does a Student Marketing Assistant do at County of Elgin?
As a Student Marketing Assistant at County of Elgin, you will: the Student Marketing Assistant will assist with marketing and communications activities to promote Elgin County Tourism. This includes digital content creation and engaging with visitors at the Port Stanley Visitor Centre..
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The Student Marketing Assistant position at County of Elgin is based in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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