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Now Hiring: Office Assistant
Full-time continuing, 40 hours per week, 9 am - 5 pm.
Wage: $17-$19/hr *dependant on experience & education
Description:
The Office Assistant provides administrative support to the office, assists with programming including working one-to-one with learners and facilitating group learning sessions and maintains all marketing and social media.
Duties and Responsibilities:
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Administrative office tasks including answering phones and scheduling appointments
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Help drop-in learners with literacy tasks and advocacy support
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Work one to one with learners for form completion, English language support, technology tutoring, intake and orientation
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Maintain statistics and assist with reporting
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Maintain website and social media sites
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Create posters and other marketing materials
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Liaise with tutors and learners
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Assist with planning events
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Perform other duties as delegated by other staff
Position requirements:
Some training will be provided
Skills and Abilities:
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Superior computer skills including proficiency in design and extensive knowledge of Word and Excel
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Excellent communication skills, including patience and listening skills
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Ability to problem solve on the spot with minimal supervision
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Must be passionate about learning and helping others
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Must be comfortable working with vulnerable populations
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Must demonstrate a good working knowledge of literacy issues and the digital divide.
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Must demonstrate a good working knowledge of the issues facing immigrants and newcomers today.
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Must demonstrate a good working knowledge of the issues facing Indigenous communities today.
Professional Experience:
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Experience working with adults and families in a learning environment would be an asset
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Experience working with vulnerable populations would be an asset
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A background in administrative human services would be an asset
Knowledge:
A keen understanding of the broad definition of literacy and the issues confronting Canadian societies today
Criminal Records Check:
*A Criminal Records Check is required
Email resume and cover letter in PDF format to coordinator@fncls.com
For more information, contact Heather Maga at 250 774 4415.