Administrative Assistant

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Employment Opportunity / Change for Children Association
" X  B3 L$ [( x" XLearn about our work, visit us: www.changeforchildren.org
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. M4 @8 k4 N5 V- j9 aPosition: Administrative Assistant / Term: This position is Permanent part time (20 hrs week regular office hours) / Salary: $16/hr with benefits to be negotiated. Position starts: October 2, 2008 / Closing Date: Sept., 22, 08.
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( G  i0 K6 F5 g$ m5 ?, s2 p1 A- iWe'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.
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* G- _3 f# e2 q4 t- AKey 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.

PLUS: 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.

1 r2 F2 A! t3 T) I. E# `9 Q/ lSupplemental: 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.

Qualifications: 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.
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) t4 V, M! u  }/ X- iTO APPLY - Send CV + cover letter in confidence, detailing experience, and kindly include two references, to:
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HRC - CCA Attention: Fiona Cavanagh
6 k$ D, q4 F2 u7 S) F+ h2nd Flr., 10808 - 124 St. Edmonton, AB T5H 0H3
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3 `+ {7 P4 t- B  {  GAbout: 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.