You make our visitors feel welcome!

The Community Host helps set a welcoming, respectful, and safe tone for our building located at 580 Main Street. As a member of the bargaining unit Unifor Local 191, the ideal candidate will be available to start immediately and work on a part-time basis of approximately 5-15 hours/week.

Hours of work include two evening shifts (Monday – Friday) and, when required, day shifts on Saturday and/or Sunday. A typical Monday - Friday shift is 3:00 – 6:30 pm but can go to 10:00 pm on event nights. Weekend shifts can start as early as 7:30 am and end as late as 9:00 pm.

Specifically, the Community Host will:

• Greet all visitors and provide information and referral, both internally and externally
• Deliver a secure and safe environment to staff and visitors to the building
• Schedule bookings and interact with clients to develop relationships
•  Complete set-up/take-down activities relating to use of the main floor Learning Centre and, as requested, other areas of the building
• Carry out general care and maintenance of the main floor
• Assist with organizational projects, as requested and available

As the successful candidate, you will have a demonstrated ability to work respectfully with a diverse range of individuals. You will also possess the following:

•  Availability to work two evenings each week (preferably Wednesday and at least one other day to include Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday) and, when necessary, day shifts on Saturday and/or Sunday; Daytime availability during the week is an asset
• Minimum of five years of experience working with the public, preferably as a front desk clerk, security guard or other similar capacity
• Current certificate in Emergency First Aid/CPR
• Certificate in non-violent crisis intervention or conflict resolution
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Familiarity with MS Outlook, Word and Excel
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Eagerness to take initiative and demonstrate imagination and resourcefulness
• Grade 12 education or equivalency
• Copies of a criminal record check and a provincial child abuse registry check, both conducted within the last year

Please forward cover letter (indicating the role and where you saw the position advertised) and résumé by Monday, September 25, 2017 directly to:

Cindy Stephenson, Director, Organizational Development United Way of Winnipeg 580 Main Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 1C7 Fax: 204-453-6198 Email: careers at UnitedWayWinnipeg.mb.ca

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Community Host Part-time