Convocation Onsite Regalia Lead - Ottawa, Canada - Balfour

Balfour

Verified Company

Ottawa, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

MUST BE BILINGUAL IN ENGLISH AND FRENCH
REGALIA LEAD &

ASSISTANT:
These two positions work in tandem as onsite liaisons between school and Gaspard throughout each convocation Gaspard supports.

Both are responsible for coordinating all aspects of the regalia distribution process for graduates and faculty including:

unpacking and staging bulk-shipments of regalia, distributing and electronically scanning regalia for inventory control and invoicing, repacking and return-shipping regalia at the conclusion of each ceremony, and managing, organizing and controlling between 5 and 15 student gown attendants that are hired to assist with the regalia distribution process.

Attributes:

Supports a trusting, teamoriented work environment and good communications skills.
Supports the Company's goal through achieving a stress free and wellorganized environment.
Able to lead and schedule a team of student gown attendants with efficiency and courtesy.
Approach graduate and client questions and concerns professionally throughout the ceremonies.
Available to work frequently with Gaspard during the peak seasons (Fall/Spring) Perfect for someone looking for added income.

Responsibilities & Expectations:

Lead a team of gown attendants each day, and schedule lunches and breaks.
Train gown attendants on the process of unpacking regalia, organizing it by category before the ceremony, and on hanging it on display racks according to ceremony time and location. Ensure gown attendants report on time and register for work every day.
Set up Gaspardprovided equipment for electronically scanning regalia and recording onsite payments from graduates and faculty. Be comfortable in operating a laptop computer, credit card transaction device, electronic scanner and chargers.
Be responsible for managing the distribution and return of regalia through a standardized process. Repack returned regalia in boxes for pickup by a designated shipper. Ensure boxes for return shipment are properly labeled and staged for pickup.
Manage graduate traffic flow in an organized and efficient manner while minimizing wait times and long lines for regalia pickup and return throughout the ceremonies. Be prepared for late arrivals. This process should be prompt and accommodating.
Answer logístical questions from university officials, gown attendants, graduates, and faculty throughout the ceremony. Train gown attendants on how to field popular questions, and on how to serve graduates and faculty efficiently and courteously.
Train gown attendants on the work they will be responsibilities throughout the distribution process, and on how to secure assistance.
After gowns are distributed, have gown attendants clean and tidy the workspace at each ceremony and at the end of the workday.
At the conclusion of each distribution cycle, reset gowns, hoods, and other regalia for the following ceremony.

Requirements:

High School Diploma
Lead/supervisory experience
MS Word, Outlook experience
Ability to learn and work with payment machines/scanners/laptop

Training Requirements:

Responsible:

Product and logistics training onsite during live ceremonies Gaspard Lead & Assistant
Available to train for 2 days 8 hours per day Gaspard Lead & Assistant

Other Requirements:

Able to communicate with school or Gaspard via mobile phone during ceremonies.
Available to travel, stay at hotels and eat meals in restaurants near convocation events Gaspard reimburses all expenses.
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Balfour & Co. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Job Type:
Seasonal

Contract length: 6 months

Pay:
$30.00-$33.34 per hour

Benefits: