Downtown Development Board, City of St. Thomas, ON
Term: June 25, 2026 – August 20, 2026
Application Deadline: April 6, 2026
Hours: Part-time
Wage: To Be Discussed

Job Description:

We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated summer students to join our team as Downtown Student Ambassadors. This role involves a variety of tasks focused on promoting and beautifying downtown St. Thomas.

Ambassadors will assist with maintaining a clean, welcoming environment while supporting local businesses, assisting visitors, promoting events and attractions, and contributing to beautification efforts. As a representative of the Downtown Development Board (DDB), ambassadors play an essential role in ensuring a positive experience for all visitors and residents, highlighting the vibrant downtown community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Beautification & Cleaning: Assist with garbage collection, sweeping sidewalks, and keeping downtown areas clean, welcoming and reporting any issues.
• Visitor Assistance: Provide directions, information about local businesses, events, and attractions, and distribute promotional materials.
• Local Business Support: Build relationships with downtown businesses, share updates, and gather feedback for the DDB.
• Event and Promotion Assistance: Support event setup and tear-down, promote activities through social media and direct interaction, and help create and distribute promotional materials.
• Community Engagement: Engage with visitors and community members, gather feedback, and share insights with the DDB.
• General Duties: Maintain a professional demeanor, participate in team training, and follow organizational policies.

Note: The above list highlights some of the key duties, but this position may also include other tasks as required to support downtown initiatives.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong communication skills and enthusiasm for community involvement
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Basic knowledge of social media platforms
• Comfortable performing manual tasks (such as sweeping and garbage collection)
• Previous experience in event support or promotions is a plus
• Summer Student opportunity
• Legally entitled to work in Canada with a valid Social Insurance Number

Please send your resume and cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for the role to: slynch@stthomas.ca  Attention:  Sarah Lynch by April 6, 2026