Job Description
Executive Assistant (5-month term)Yukon Women's Transition Home SocietyWhitehorse, YT Full TimeCompensation: $26 to $31 HourlyHourly salary increases and generous benefit package
DurationTemporaryClosing DateUntil filledJob LevelAssistantIntended job posting audienceAnyone who can legally work in Canada can apply for this job. If you are not currently authorized to work in Canada, the employer will not consider your job application.Women's Transition Home Executive Assistant
We work from an intersectional feminist philosophy grounded in human rights. We advocate for social change to end all forms of violence. As a member of the Women’s Transition Home staff, the Executive Assistant (EA) will assist the Executive Director (ED) in the operations of the Women’s Transition Home and Kaushee’s Place Housing Society. The EA will report to the ED and work collaboratively with the management team, staff and Board of Directors. This is an exciting position with lots of room for creativity.
This is a 5 month term (August - December 2023) with possibility of extension and/or other positions.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- In collaboration with the management team will ensure our work reflects the vision and priorities of Women Transition Home Board of Directors.
Write and assist in the management of projects
Create positive working relations with other staff based on team work, respect, cooperation and shared decision making
Maintain confidentiality of the management team, victim information, and private Society records
Maintain records, filing and take minutes at meetings
Assists in writing correspondence, contracts and other documents
As per operational requirements, assist the with some of the duties of a Transition Home Worker
Maintain good relationships with community agencies and connections to other women’s groups
Participates in community working groups and represents the Society as directed
- Is able to create and present workshops and information session when requested.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Sound knowledge and understanding of gender-based violence and the realities facing victims
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Experience writing proposals and managing projects an asset
Knowledge of Response-Based Practice an asset
Ability to solve problems and exercise good judgment in stressful situations
Proven time management skills and flexible to meet changing priorities
Ability to work independently with limited supervision
Ability to work in a team-oriented environment, to set priorities
Proficiency in Word processing, Excel, PowerPoint, website management and other mediums for reporting and communications.
Interested persons may contact Executive Director by email or 633-7722 for more information and a copy of the job description.
Closing Date: until filled
Email: ed@ywths.ca
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