We’re Hiring – Annual Barbecue Coordinator
May 8, 2025
Position: Annual Barbecue Coordinator
(35 hrs/wk for 8 weeks)
Responsible to: EmpowerNL Member Services Coordinator
Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply for jobs at Empower.
Eligible Participants must:
- Must be entering or returning to post-secondary training in the
upcoming academic year or must be currently enrolled in high school –
level I, II or III or moving from the intermediate level (Gr. 9) to Level I in
September 2025; and - Must be legally entitled to work in Canada; and
- Not be an immediate family member of the employer; and
- Students must apply directly to the employer.
This job is funded by the Provincial Government, through the Summer Employment Program for Students.
Expectations:
The candidate will have good Communication and Organization Skills.
It is expected that the incumbent will adhere to, practice and promote Independent Living philosophy and principles; apply practical common sense; is sensitive to, respectful of and understands individual needs; is committed to a team approach; and demonstrates flexibility.
For more information on Independent Living, please visit our website at www.EmpowerNL.ca or search “Independent Living Philosophy” on the internet.
Duties / Responsibilities:
- Plan and Coordinate events such as the Annual EmpowerNL Membership
Barbecue;. - Encourage Volunteers and EmpowerNL members to take part in planning
these events; - Obtain donations from business community;
- Ensure events are fully accessible.
- Complete other office and administrative related duties.
Qualifications:
- Knowledge of or experience with disability issues
- Experience with computers; Word processing, Internet, Excel, PowerPoint
- Experience Coordinating events; organizational abilities
- Great Interpersonal Skills; able to work with and without supervision; respects the confidentiality of consumers
- Self-starter, enthusiastic
- Access to vehicle would be an asset but not a requirement.
Please apply by email. Send resume and cover letter to:
Please ensure you quote the job title “Annual Barbecue Coordinator” in the subject line of the email.
Application deadline is Friday, May 16th, 2025
Start Date: July 7 th , 2025