Welcome to the Multicultural Heritage Society
We're excited to announce the Canada Day 2022 Celebrations are happening on July 1, 2022!

We're Hiring!

The Multicultural Heritage Society of Prince George is looking for an Assistant Festival Organizer / Coordinator

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Oh Happy Days !

We are excited to announce that after two years’ time off due to the pandemic , preparations have begun to revive the  “Celebrate Canada” Festival  in the Park.  July 1, 2022 will be the 49th Anniversary for this family oriented festival.

We are looking for energetic people who are willing to assist in the planning of the event. We are inviting buskers, entertainers and crafters to share their many talents

Spaces for information booths will be available for  community organizations that want to be part of this celebration.

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Multicultural Heritage Society

Prince George Folkfest/Multicultural Society was formed in 1974 as an umbrella organization to create a home base for various cultural groups in Prince George and surrounding areas.

Originally, the Society was intended as a platform for staging a new country-wide multicultural event on July 1 to celebrate Canada’s birthday.

 In 1985 the Society evolved to meet the ever changing  needs and aspirations of the cultural communities it serves.  During this process the Society changed its Constitution and Name to Multicultural Heritage Society of Prince George.

Mission Statement:
Serving the growing needs of our cultural diverse community

Vision Statement:
To achieve a just and equitable society

The Society’s expanded mandate includes implementation of the Federal and Provincial policies of multiculturalism and the promotion of cross-cultural relations. We are particularly committed to furthering the relationship between culture, heritage and public education in order to ensure the full participation of all individuals in the community.

The Society further functions as a Multicultural Information, Resources and Referral Centre for inquiries or contacts concerning:

  • Community services, cultural groups and artistic events
  • Anti-Racism and Human Rights issues
  • Certified translation /interpretation services (including legal documents)
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We're Hiring:

JOB TITLE:     Assistant Festival  Organizer / Co-ordinator

 Summer Employment for youth 18-30 years of age

 Start Date: May 16, 2022,  11 week term, 35 hrs per week , $ 17 per hour & 4% vacation pay

Submit cover letter and resume ASAP, but no later than April  29, 2022

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JOB SUMMARY:

 Reporting to the Project Supervisor the Coordinator will be assisting in all aspects of organizing the Canada Day Festival following established guidelines.  Monitoring  part-time staff and volunteers during the set-up and take-down of required equipment at the festival site is a key component  and considerable independence of action and judgment are required.

TYPICAL DUTIES:

  • Communicates with businesses, community agencies, ethnic groups and individuals
  • Assists with preparation and distribution of advertising and promotional material
  • Solicits corporate support in form of donations of services, supplies or merchandise 
  • Assists with assembling of required equipment
  • Assists with set-up and tear-down of equipment on site
  • Recruits and schedules entertainers
  • Recruits, schedules and supervises volunteers
  • Undertakes special assignments as directed by project supervisor
  • Performs a variety of  clerical duties as required
  • Submits an evaluation report

 EDUCATION/TRAINING

Preference will be given to marketing students or students with previous experience in this area through education, work or volunteer experience.

IMPORTANT QUALITIES:

  • Ability to professionally interact in public, in person or over the telephone
  • Ability to be sensitive to the individual needs of members of the multicultural community
  • Good oral and written communication skills
  • Physically fit – must be able to lift heavy boxes and other supplies during loading and unloading of equipment
  • Drivers license required
  • Access to a reliable vehicle for special assignments required

   (expenses will be reimbursed)

Please email your resumé & cover letter to mhs.pg@shawcable.com or use the button below.

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