Careers and Volunteering at Fort Edmonton Park
Help us bring history to life - A career with
the Fort Edmonton Park can be fun and rewarding.
Currently 1 Opportunity:
- Business Development Manager - Read more
below
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER - FORT EDMONTON PARK
About Fort Edmonton Park
Fort Edmonton Park is a place where time has stopped and is
waiting for you to experience life as it was through four
historical periods between 1846 and 1929. Go back in time more than
150 years and walk through the days of the fur trade, and the
pioneer years of 1885, 1905 and 1920. Costumed interpreters bring
the past to life, answer your questions and invite you to
experience the best of the period. Take a ride on a steam train,
play pioneer games, bake bread the old-fashioned way, shop 'til you
drop, or hit the midway for rides games and more fun - it's all
right here waiting for you.
Providing the best in living history, Fort Edmonton Park is
nestled on 64 hectares (158 acres) of wooded parkland along
Edmonton's river valley. What began as a Canada Centennial project
in 1967 to reconstruct the old Fort Edmonton, quickly grew to
encompass much more. Thanks to the dedicated efforts of the Rotary
Club of Edmonton and the Fort Edmonton Foundation, the Park now
includes the 1846 Hudson's Bay Fort as well as the Streets of 1885,
1905, and 1920, depicting the evolution of Edmonton's early
history. Fort Edmonton Park is owned by the City of Edmonton and
operated by the Fort Edmonton Management Company.
The Position
Reporting to the Executive Director, The Fort Edmonton
Management Company is looking for a seasoned professional to manage
the marketing and sales for Fort Edmonton Park.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast paced environment,
be well organized, have strong communications and customer service
skills, be a strategic thinker, problem solver and possess a can do
attitude.
Responsibilities
The Marketing & Sales Manager is responsible for planning,
organizing, directing, controlling and evaluating all public sales,
corporate sales, marketing, advertising and public relations for
Fort Edmonton Park. Starting from an initial target to increase
sales from the current level of $600,000 to $1,000,000 in the first
year, the Manager will develop sales objectives and create
strategies to ensure these objectives are met. The Manager is
responsible for overseeing all customer interactions, including the
management of gate staff and booking staff and managing private
events. The incumbent will also oversee the design and manage a web
presence for Fort Edmonton Park, including social marketing and the
development of an e-business website.
Qualifications
A university degree in business or marketing. An MBA degree is
a strong asset.
7-10 years of experience in sales and marketing, preferably in
the recreation, entertainment, or hospitality industries.
Staff supervision and leadership, program management, customer
relations, ability to motivate sales staff, and a high level
understanding of marketing and sales.
Compensation
An attractive compensation package including a strong benefits
package is provided and will be discussed in a personal
interview.
Visit our website at fortedmontonpark.ca
Submit your resume to:
Bill Demchuk
Executive Director
Fort Edmonton Management Company
Email: bill.demchuk@edmonton.ca
Volunteer
Become a part of history
Many of the friendly people you'll meet during a visit to
Fort Edmonton Park are volunteers. They play an important role in
bringing the Park to life. Consider sharing your time,
experience and skills in this unique historical setting. Apply to
become a member of our dedicated team of volunteers.
As a volunteer at Fort Edmonton Park…
- Meet new people and connect with fellow volunteers
- Enjoy diverse opportunities and flexible scheduling
- Be encouraged to develop leadership, teamwork, communication
and life skills
- Gain valuable customer service experience
- Receive orientation and training
- Enhance your resume
- Learn more about City programs and services while contributing
to your community
- Be recognized for your participation
- Have fun!
For more information
Phone: 496-4935 Monday to Friday 9 a.m. - 5
p.m.
Online: E-mail to rfsvolunteer [at]
edmonton.ca
A "Police Information Check" will be completed for all
applicants. This service will be paid for by the
Recreation Facility Services Branch.
Due to the large number of applications we receive,
we may
not always have placements for every applicant.