Administrative Assistant

又见炊烟

Employment Opportunity / Change for Children Association
Learn about our work, visit us: www.changeforchildren.org
8 y' U9 s2 ]( [  v/ d0 R1 g
Position: Administrative Assistant / Term: This position is Permanent part time (20 hrs week regular office hours) / Salary: $16/hr with benefits to be negotiated. Position starts: October 2, 2008 / Closing Date: Sept., 22, 08.

We're looking for an Administrative Assistant with excellent time management and organizational skills to ensure the timely and consistent administrative support to our vibrant organization.
+ h% `& v" y4 k8 A, Z
Key duties: Respond to all general inquiries; provide administrative support for events and mail outs; maintain an organized filing system for office records, minutes, government registrations and donor records; process annual government & charitable registrations forms; order/maintain office supplies; manage and maintain office systems/environment including policy and procedures manual and office operations manual.
! i/ X7 q* ]. s) k2 ]9 k
1 Q9 W( U( L: vPLUS: Manage office technology software licensing and hardware maintenance; process bill payments, project & program disbursements in conjunction with other staff; assist with processing donations by making bank deposits and entering donor information into fundraising software.
7 u& `, B: G* |; z& o6 V: `
9 y* x+ B' ?0 Y; gSupplemental: in conjunction with the Funds Development Program Manager, maintain donor dBase & ensure delivery of timely charitable receipts; liaise with Ceridian to facilitate the completion of monthly payroll; maintain calendar of events, meeting coordination & up to date membership lists of committees and groups; process volunteer applications, track volunteer hours, and assist with volunteer scheduling. Additional duties: Participate in organizational events as required including some Board meetings, the AGM and fundraisers.
3 K. p; K% ~  S
6 v5 @5 z6 [+ a* D; PQualifications: Ed. or work experience in office administration & experience with non-profit organizations an asset. Excellent communication/administrative skills; strong computer skills including proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook or Outlook Express; willingness to train on other software; very strong teamwork & time-management skills; commitment to social justice & sustainable community development.
6 k+ m6 Z4 C9 n# A! ~% b3 {# K
TO APPLY - Send CV + cover letter in confidence, detailing experience, and kindly include two references, to:
8 w* f5 {1 r5 n0 y+ J8 g8 I
HRC - CCA Attention: Fiona Cavanagh
" \- q9 ~7 `  o: M7 f3 Y' k, P2nd Flr., 10808 - 124 St. Edmonton, AB T5H 0H3
F: 780.448.1507 / E: fiona@changeforchildren.org   
4 n3 O+ Y5 [& Q. x1 T
About: Change for Children Association is an Edmonton-based, charitable organization with 32 years of experience working for sustainable, community development in Latin America and Africa and providing a comprehensive global education program in Canada.