Tourism Ambassador

Part-time 35 hrs/wk | Wage:
Hourly $20/hr | Closes

Pop-Ups Tourism Ambassador / Farmer’s Market Clerk

Position Overview:

• This position is primarily based at the Prescott Farmer’s Market/Pop-Ups site at 191 Water St East, Prescott, Ontario; with some in‑office hours located at Prescott Town Hall, 360 Dibble St. W Prescott, Ontario.
• May 11th – Sept 6st, 2026; 4 days/week – Thursday – Sunday, plus Statutory Holidays.
• Daytime shifts Thursday 9 am–5 pm, Friday 11 am–7 pm, Saturday 11 am–7 pm, Sunday 11 am–5 pm, Statutory Holidays 11 am–5 pm. Hours are subject to change.
• $20.00 per hour, less statutory deductions.
• Under the direction of the Economic Development Officer and department support staff, the successful applicant will provide visitor services, marketing support, and maintain daily operations of the Prescott Farmers’ & Crafters’ Market and Prescott Pop‑Ups co‑located sites.

Visitor Services & Tourism Support

• Greet visitors in a friendly, welcoming manner and provide high‑quality customer service.
• Offer information on local attractions, events, businesses, and recreational opportunities.
• Promote Explore Prescott visitor guides, merchandise, and tourism programming.
• Provide on‑site administration of the weekly Farmer’s Market activation, including daily set‑up tasks, processing vendor fees, ensuring compliance with guidelines, managing on‑site entertainment, assisting vendors as required, and reporting deficiencies/feedback to senior management.
• Assist with on‑site marketing, including capturing images/videos and producing marketing content, assisting with campaigns and promotions throughout the season.
• Monitor visitor tracking materials/devices.

Retail & Merchandising

• Assist customers with Prescott merchandise purchases.
• Restock merchandise displays, maintain visual merchandising standards, and monitor/report inventory shortages.
• Conduct opening and closing procedures, including cash reconciliation.
• Ensure a clean, tidy, and welcoming concession area at all times.
• Operate point‑of‑sale systems for retail sales.

Facility & Grounds Support

• Maintain cleanliness of interior and exterior visitor areas (sweeping, wiping surfaces, emptying waste/recycling, disposing of refuse).
• Complete daily site set‑up requirements (signage, equipment, visitor activations).
• Report maintenance concerns promptly to supervisors.
• Assist with setup for events, programming, or seasonal initiatives as required.

General Administrative Tasks

• Provide clerical duties such as brochure organization, up database entry, and inventory logging.
• Provide support for public events as required.
• Follow all municipal customer service policies, emergency procedures, and health & safety protocols.
• Represent the Town of Prescott in a professional, courteous manner at all times.
• Other related duties as assigned.

• Must be currently enrolled in a secondary or post‑secondary institution or within six months of graduation with a focus in Business Administration, Marketing, Event Management, Communications, Public Relations виктор, Tourism, Sales or a related program field.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly, handle inquiries, and provide accurate tourism information.
• Comfortable working independently in a busy, fast‑paced environment with varied responsibilities.
• Basic cash‑handling and POS experience, or the ability to learn quickly.
• Reliability, punctuality, and ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Ability aproximadamente to stand for extended periods and lift up to 25 lb​s.
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Valid Ontario driver’s license.
• Willingness to work weekends, holidays, and public events.

• Bilingual English/French (oral) for visitor interactions.
• Previous experience in retail, food service, customer service, public events.
• Knowledge of Prescott and the surrounding region.
• Smart Serve, food‑handling.

Apply to the Tourism Ambassador position. Submit your Resume & Cover Letter’y to  by Feb 6th @ 4 pm.