Brand Ambassador - Lakeshore Campus - Immediate Start

POSITION OVERVIEW

Please note that only Lakeshore students will be hired for the Lakeshore Campus position.

The Brand Ambassador is responsible for increasing IGNITE’s brand awareness and communicating key messages about the brand. Through the execution of promotional activities as well as events and activations, the Brand Ambassador engages the student community to increase their participation in IGNITE initiatives. The Brand Ambassador will also be responsible for providing amazing customer service and following processes aligned to our brand values and standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES

This is a highly situational position that requires a great deal of flexibility and adaptability to changing circumstances, duties include but are not limited to:

• Support the set-up and tear-down of campus events, including displays, signage, equipment, and event materials
• Engage students at events/activations by answering questions, distributing promotional materials, and encouraging participation
• Create an environment for students to encapsulate IGNITE’s brand identity, mission and values
• Represent the IGNITE in a positive and professional manner while building connections with the student community
• Exudes expert product knowledge about service offerings, upcoming events, initiatives and campaigns and can advise students about these in a clear, concise and relatable way
• Maintain an efficient, safe and effective environment in the workplace
• Work with other team members to execute activations, events, and campaigns effectively
• Provide minor event administrative support

COMPETENCIES

• Ability to think strategically, formulate and execute plans to meet organizational goals
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to think analytically
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills; conflict management and customer service skills
• Superb ability to manage time and stay organized
• Ability to work both independently and as a team
• A successful track record working under pressure in a fast-paced environment

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must either be a current Humber ITAL or the University of Guelph-Humber fee paying student at the time of application
• Occasional evening and/or weekend availability
• Energetic, hardworking individual with the ability to take initiative
• Comfortable speaking to the public
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent leadership skills
• Proficient in the use of MS Office

Note on AI: IGNITE does not use AI or automated algorithms to screen or rank candidates. Every application is reviewed by our team.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

IGNITE is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of our students and our city. We actively seek qualified individuals with demonstrated skill and knowledge to deal with all aspects of diversity in a post-secondary environment.

IGNITE is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Our Human Resources Director will work with applicants requesting accommodations at any stage of the hiring process. This document is available in alternate format on request.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.