Job Description

Tourism Langley is seeking passionate, outgoing individuals to welcome visitors to Langley during the 2024 summer season. The Destination Coordinator will assist with travel inquiries and lead the mobile visitor services program by attending local events.

Positions will range from 25 to 35 hours per week from May to September. A typical work week will most often be Friday – Monday.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Responsibilities & Duties:
– Welcome visitors to Langley in a friendly and enthusiastic manner
– Promote local accommodations, activities, events, attractions and businesses
– Attend local events to promote visitation and extended stays
– Answer visitor inquiries in person, on the phone and through email
– Provide accurate community information and distribute where and when required
– Keep website up to date with current events and community partner information
– Assist in gathering and creating social media content
– Other additional administrative duties as required

Job Requirements/Qualifications:
– A friendly, outgoing nature
– Exceptional knowledge of Langley and the Fraser Valley
– Excellent communication and customer service skills
– Strong understanding of social media and comfortable creating content as well as being recorded or photographed for use on social media (photography experience is an asset)
– Good descriptive, experiential writing skills
– Fluent in English (a second language is an asset)
– Strong organizational skills, adaptable and a quick learner
– Ability to interact and work well with people from other cultures
– Computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite
– Valid B.C. driver’s license, a driving record from ICBC must be provided by the successful candidates as they will be required to drive the company vehicle (Ford F-150) towing a small boler trailer that acts as our mobile visitor centre
– Available to work on weekends and public holidays
– Ability to lift 25 pounds and be on your feet for hours at a time in the outdoors
– Valid Social Insurance Number and legally entitled to work in Canada

To be eligible, you must:
– Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period;
– Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment; and,
– Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.

Salary/Wage

$20/hour

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