• TELEFUNDING REPRESENTATIVE-Job#09J019N

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    11/04/2009
    HARBOURFRONT CENTRE
    Employment Opportunity
    OPERATIONS CREW
    Facilities

    Job Ref. #09J011CR-ET

    Number of vacancies: 1

    Situated on Toronto’s waterfront, Harbourfront Centre is renowned as Canada’s foremost facility for contemporary culture. Our year-round operation offers some 4000 internationally acclaimed events ranging from music, literary and theatrical festivals to children’s activities and craft shops.

    Currently, we are seeking one part time contract Operations Crew in our Facilities Department. Reporting to the Operations Coordinator, this position is responsible for cleaning buildings on a daily basis, performing setup of events and monitoring cleanliness of buildings during events.

    MAJOR DUTIES:
    • Clean buildings and grounds including mopping, emptying garbage, dusting, removing snow and scooping, etc.
    • Assemble/dismantle setups and strikes including tables, chairs, stages, kitchen equipment, etc as required.
    • Maintain Harbourfront Centre equipment (e.g., tables, chairs, vacuums, sign boards, etc
    • Respond to requests from Harbourfront Centre employees, the public and provide assistance as required.
    • Check buildings, monitor heating and lighting systems for damage or malfunction and report problems to the supervisor.

    QUALIFICATIONS:
    • Ability to operate equipment used for cleaning and snow removal, e.g., snow blower, two-way radio, vacuum, etc is required.
    • Personable and polite (courteous with staff and the public)
    • Professional work ethic and be able to work without supervision
    • Available to work varying shifts: day, evening, night shifts and weekends
    • Team player
    • Good attendance and punctual
    • Able to lift up to 50 lbs
    • WHMIS training is desirable


    DURATION: IMMEDIATELY to March 31, 2010

    HOURS: 16-40 hours per week (able to work days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays)

    WAGE: $10.50 per hour

    DEADLINE: Interested applicants must apply by November 27, 2009

    Please send your resume quoting Job Ref. No. 09J011CR-ET to:
    Human Resources, 235 Queens Quay West
    Toronto, ON M5J 2G8
    Fax (416) 973-1003
    E-mail: jobs@harbourfrontcentre.com

    Harbourfront Centre is committed to building a diverse workforce and strongly encourages qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

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    October 30, 2009
    HARBOURFRONT CENTRE
    Employment Opportunity - PART TIME
    TELEFUNDING REPRESENTATIVE
    (6 month Contract)
    Job Ref. #09-J019N-ET

    Number of vacancies: Up to 3 positions available

    Situated on Toronto's waterfront, Harbourfront Centre is renowned as Canada's foremost facility for contemporary culture. Our year-round operation offers some 4,000 internationally acclaimed events ranging from music, literary and theatrical festivals to children's activities and craft shops.

    Harbourfront Centre is currently seeking up to 3 motivated, customer service and results oriented individuals to work part-time during the evening in our Individual Giving Department - raising funds to support Harbourfront Centre’s diverse, artistic programming. Reporting to the Telefunding Supervisor, this exciting employment opportunity has great incentives, team-oriented atmosphere, and access to some of Harbourfront Centre’s many programs and events, as well as free admission or discounts to city-wide cultural attractions with your staff ID.

    DUTIES:
    • Make outbound calls to recent and current Harbourfront Centre donors to facilitate renewals of their contributions, or increase their level of support
    • Make outbound calls to Harbourfront Centre patrons (ticket-holders, or recent event attendees) to enlist their philanthropic support to expand the organization’s existing donor base
    • Be knowledgeable and informed about Harbourfront Centre’s programs and events to respond effectively to general inquiries as they arise
    • Maintain an organized office environment, including proper documentation of calling leads
    • Other related duties as required.

    QUALIFICATIONS:
    • Strong customer service, problem-solving and sales skills
    • Pleasant telephone manner
    • Clear and concise communication skills; ability to establish rapport with potential customers
    • Friendly, outgoing, enthusiastic and personable
    • Team player, with the ability to work independently, to reach weekly fundraising targets and celebrate team successes
    • Have an appreciation for the arts - knowledgeable about Harbourfront Centre and its programs
    • Reliable, punctual, and hardworking
    • Tactful and diplomatic
    • Previous telemarketing and/or customer service experience is an asset

    DURATION: 6 month contract – with possibility of extension
    HOURS: Part-time - up to 20 hours/ week; evenings 5:00pm - 9:00pm Monday to Thursday.
    WAGE: Hourly Rate $9.50/hour
    START DATE: Immediately

    APPLICATION DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 16, 2009

    Interested applicants should FORWARD resume QUOTING JOB REF #09J019N-ET to:
    Human Resources, 235 Queens Quay West
    Toronto, ON M5J 2G8
    Fax (416) 973-1003
    E-mail: jobs@harbourfrontcentre.com

    Harbourfront Centre is committed to building a diverse workforce and strongly encourages qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Only qualified applicants will be contacted. No telephone inquiries please.
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