The Oliver Tourism Association is looking for a special ambassador to assist with the influx of summer visitors and seasonal workers in Lion’s Park. Shown here is a group of fruit pickers who visit Oliver during the summer.
The Oliver Tourism Association is looking for a special student to fill a new position this summer.
The position was created to address the increased demand for staff during the busy tourist season at the Oliver Visitor Centre. In addition, the Lion’s Park Action Committee (LPAC) has identified a need to have someone assist in directing the appropriate usage of Lion’s Park during the influx of visiting youth in the fruit picking season. The student will also provide information about services and activities within Oliver.
“The role of the Park & Visitor Centre Ambassador is to act as an ambassador to Oliver for agricultural workers and visitors during the summer months,” said LPAC director Carol Sheridan.
Some of the duties that will be part of this new position include acting as a host to the general public visiting Lion’s Park, and helping to ensure a safe park environment free of violence, bullying and vandalism.
The student will be focusing on building relationships with Lion’s Park users to create a sense of mutual trust and respect, and report issues and requesting support from appropriate governing bodies and local authorities such as bylaw enforcement, RCMP and Parks and Recreation staff when necessary.
In addition to multiple daily visits to Lion’s Park, the ambassador will be a part of the tourism team at the Oliver Visitor Centre by providing customer service to visitors and promoting year-round festivals/events as well as local tourism products and services.
The student will also assist with major events such as Uncork the Sun and Festival of the Grape.
Candidates must be currently enrolled in, or returning to, a post-secondary education institution for full-time studies. Due to the nature of the position, the student must be able to effectively communicate with visitors from all over the country. Candidates with the ability to speak a second language (French, Spanish, Punjabi) will be given top preference.
The student will start this 10-week position in June.
Interested candidates are invited to submit a one-page cover letter and resume including two work references to [email protected] by Friday, June 3.
