Love the Exchange as much as we do? Check out current opportunities below!
Heritage Interpretive Tour Guide
Deadline: April 30th, 2024
Hiring for Seasonal / Full-time / Summer Student positions
We are seeking to hire a student to work as a Heritage Interpretive Tour Guide, who will work with the Tour Supervisor to deliver the Exchange District Walking Tour Program during our summer season.
The Exchange District National Historic Site is a 30-block urban area in the downtown of Winnipeg. The Exchange is known for its intact collection of cut-stone and terra cotta buildings dating from the turn of the 20th century. The Exchange District Business Improvement Zone (BIZ) operates a guided walking tour program of this unique area to promote its national historical significance. The tours provide an overview of the types of architecture found in the area and describe the contributions of area businesses and prominent personalities to the evolution of the city. The overall responsibility of the Heritage Interpretive Tour Guide is to provide a top quality educational, recreational and interpretive experience for tour patrons and to showcase the area’s modern-day amenities.
Please send your resume and cover letter to: wallace@exchangedistrict.org
Community Safety Foot Patrol
Deadline: April 20th, 2024
Hiring for part-time and seasonal positions.
Foot Patrols are responsible for promoting a safe and friendly Exchange District by patrolling the streets, back lanes, parks, event areas and other public spaces. They work to prevent and resolve negative situations through verbal de-escalation tactics and communication, calling on emergency or other services as appropriate, keeping detailed notes and observations. Foot Patrols also conduct Safe Walks and regularly engage the public, answering questions about navigating the area, parking, and points of interest. The ideal candidate is a strong team player in excellent physical condition and knows how to be polite, friendly and professional in every situation and is expected to work during days, evenings, weekends, and special events in every season. Please send your resume and cover letter to wade@exchangedistrict.org.
Urban Green Team Worker
Deadline: April 26th, 2024 – or until position is filled.
Hiring for full-time seasonal position.
*Submissions will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Applicants are encouraged to apply before the deadline date.
The Urban Green Team member is responsible for providing general maintenance and beautification duties, including graffiti removal, litter control and sidewalk cleanliness, gardening, set-up for special events and initiatives, and tracking the maintenance and cleanliness of the area as requested. The selected individual will be expected to maintain positive community relations with local businesses and other community members in their day-to-day interactions, assisting with office and storage area organization as needed. Please send your resume and cover letter to mackay@exchangedistrict.org.