The Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association is a non-profit organization.
Our Mission is “to create a prosperous destination that is clean, safe and vibrant, where a diverse community of businesses and residents live, work and play”

Under the direct supervision of the Executive Director the Summer Ambassadors will be responsible for the day-to-day operation and member satisfaction at the summer event projects. Ambassadors have the responsibility of scheduling, compiling reports and ensuring programs are continually progressing throughout the summer and completed in a successful matter.

Given the non-profit nature of our organization and the extremely limited resources available, this position would not exist without the financial assistance of the Canada Summer Job Program.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Liaise with the Executive Director and Events & Promotions Manager to gather information, promotion, scheduling, and launch events.
• Assist with preparation, follow through on each event and after care.
• Assist with recruitment and supervision of volunteer team for summer activities.
• Assign specific tasks to the volunteer assistants on a regular basis
• Create a daily schedule to achieve completion of all required tasks
• Encourage and monitor Downtown merchant participation, by personal interaction.
• Input information for daily, weekly and monthly activity reports, submitted to ED
• Keep track of what’s happening with other downtown-events, programs, activities etc.
• Work in conjunction with the Executive Director and Events & Promotions Manager, to promote and organize Summer Events in Downtown Maple Ridge. This includes organizing supplies and equipment required to present events.
• Assist in creating final Summer Event stats, reviews and reports
• Act as primary contact person during the event and communicate with participating businesses.
• Liaise with Downtown Businesses, CAP Team, Media and various City of Maple Ridge departments throughout the Summer, assuring successful completion of all tasks.
• Assist ED and BIA Staff with other duties as required

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS: 

The Summer Ambassadors will develop or enhance a variety of transferable employability skills while performing duties and responsibilities with the DMRBIA, including but not limited to:

• Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Professional attitude and friendly demeanour.
• Strong team working skills.
• Ability to interact with others, participate in and complete projects and tasks.
• Communicate effectively (written and oral)
• Ability to listen effectively to determine and satisfy needs of others.
• Good organizational skills, with an eye for details
• Ability to multi-task and manage time efficiently.
• Work effectively in a Team environment
• Ability to take initiatives, be responsible and accountable for actions.
• Good problem solving and resource management skills   
• Ability to establish and meet goals and willing to continuously learn.
• Good working knowledge of a variety of computer software applications as well as various types of office equipment. Ability to manage information using appropriate technology and information systems.
• Develop a working knowledge of retail operations and marketing concepts

Starting date:        June 23, 2025

Number of hours: 30 hrs / per week (may include some weekends and/or evening hours)

Wage :                  $18 / per hour

Submit Resumes: executivedirector@downtownmapleridge.ca