Position: Fundraising and Administrative Assistant
Location: Home office based in BC, ideally within the Fraser Watershed.
Position type: Full-time, 35 hours per week until December 31, 2021 with the possibility of extension. This is a funded position through the Canada Summer Jobs program for people under 30 with the potential of extension dependent on funding.
Pay: $20/hour or more depending on experience
Application deadline: September 1, 2021
The Rivershed Society of BC is looking for an organized and detail-oriented person to join our team as the Fundraising and Administrative Assistant.
This position will work closely with the Executive Director to meet fundraising goals and ensure the smooth operation of the organization.
The Rivershed Society of BC is a non-profit dedicated to using Watershed CPR (Connect. Protect. Restore.) to transform the Fraser into a resilient watershed, with people, salmon, and economies flourishing in rivershed communities.
Primary duties and responsibilities
- Provide confidential and professional administrative support to the Executive Director.
- Assist with writing high-quality grant applications and reports.
- Connect with partner organizations and organize meetings.
- Assist with fundraising efforts, including calling potential donors.
- Coordinate Team meetings and take minutes
- Ensure key organizational documents are kept up to date.
- Organize and maintain document database/file system.
- Maintain organization’s contact database
Skills and experience
Our ideal candidate is organized, professional, and attentive, with strong communication and writing skills. Knowledge of the Fraser Watershed would be an asset. The position is remote, requiring the candidate to have excellent time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines while working independently.
Some of the duties of this position will be consistent whereas others will be dynamic. The ideal candidate should have the ability to transition between tasks throughout the day managing various duties, producing accurate work and meeting deadlines.
Candidates must be able to work in a collaborative online setting from a home office and have access to a computer, phone and high-speed internet. Experience working with Microsoft 365 Suite and Customer Relationship Management software would also be an asset.
How to apply:
Applicants must be between the ages of 15 and 30 (inclusive), per the requirements of the Canada Summer Jobs program.
Please send the following to Justine Nelson, Executive Director by September 1, 2021.
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Two references
** No phone calls, please.
Only those who are being asked for an interview will be contacted.