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  • 2026 Summer Job Opportunity! Two Pumpkinfest Administrative Assistants
    May 18, 2026 | 0 comments

    JOB OPPORTUNITY FOR TWO SUMMER EMPLOYEES!

    Port Elgin Pumpkinfest Administrative Assistant needed. This is a full time summer position and is a wonderful opportunity for the right candidate.   The successful candidate will work Monday to Friday weekdays with a planned start date of June 29th.
    This position is partially funded by the Canada Summer Jobs grant.  Applicants must be between 15 and 30 years of age, be a Canadian citizen, and be eligible to work in Canada.

    The successful candidate will assist the Pumpkinfest Coordinator in logistics and administration of the organization and its objectives.   Duties and responsibilities will include:

    • answering inquiries via phone, internet and social media 
    • attend various markets and events representing Pumpkinfest and local tourism
    • maintaining pumpkinfest website
    • aid in social media posts and insights 
    • become familiar with the non-profit co-op groups and their needs from the resource center, aid in the updating and upkeep of that database
    • aid in logistical planning and equipment rental contracts for the Pumpkinfest event 
    • attend various meetings and industry events with the coordinator 
    • represent Port Elgin Pumpkinfest in a professional manner and help with administration of day to day office operations

    The successful candidate will be proficient in Microsoft Office programs, have an outgoing personalty and be comfortable working from home or the office.

    All applications can be email to:

    ATTN: Joanne Robbins, Summer Job Opportunity;

    Call 519-389-3714 for further information

    We thank you for your interest.  Only succesful candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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