non-profit
non-profit
ExecutiveAssistant
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“Executive Assistant at non-profit. Provides administrative support for the Executive Director. Receives informal and formal complaints”
What You'll Achieve.
ensuring leadership is aligned, organized, and equipped to drive systemic impact
Industry & Context.
proactive problem-solver
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Post-Secondary degree/diploma in an Office Administration or a related field, Minimum 5 years related experience in an office related setting, Proficiency in Microsoft Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), knowledge of Access and database programs, Excellent written verbal skills to liaise with a variety of contacts
Nice to Have
Work experience in a non-profit environment, Comprehension of French or another language, Fluency in languages that relate to the Agency client base such as Ukrainian, Russian, Hebrew, Arabic, Tigrinya, Farsi, etc.
What You'll Do.
Provides administrative support for the Executive Director
Receives informal and formal complaints
Liaises and maintains ongoing communication with the Board President
and distributes Board Meeting agendas
Updates and maintains documentation
Support to other Directors as required
Agency wide support and coordination of internal and external events
Maintains mailing lists and efficient electronic filing system
Perform other duties as assigned
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
partner directly with the Executive Director; partner with the Board of Directors; partner with vital Agency Committees; liaise with a variety of contacts
Communication Scope
Excellent written verbal skills
Full Job Description
## Description Open Vacancy: This role is a current, active position and we are accepting applications. Our client is an incredible Toronto-based non-profit. Moving to a new country is a massive leap of faith and our client ensures newcomers don't have to walk that path alone. They provide a vital safety net and launchpad for immigrants and refugees, offering everything from financial guidance and legal support to counseling and career training. To keep this vital engine running, they need a master coordinator. In this high-visibility role, you will partner directly with the Executive Director, the Board of Directors, and vital Agency Committees. You’ll manage the administrative pulse of the organization, ensuring leadership is aligned, organized, and equipped to drive systemic impact. If you are a proactive problem-solver who loves keeping executive teams sharp and successful, we want to talk to you. ## Key Responsibilities Provides administrative support for the Executive Director including screening phone calls, scheduling meetings and appointments, participating in development of agendas for meetings. Receives informal and formal complaints from external resources such as clients, government and other agencies and facilitates the process by referring the complaint as per Agency protocol. Liaises and maintains ongoing communication with the Board President and other Board Members. Compiles, updates, maintains, and distributes Board Meeting agendas and minutes; attends all Board meetings, and Board committee meetings as required. Updates and maintains documentation such as Board of Directors Manual, etc. Support to other Directors as required for higher level Agency projects and initiatives. Agency wide support and coordination of internal and external events Maintains mailing lists and efficient electronic filing system. Perform other duties as assigned. ## Requirements Post-Secondary degree/diploma in an Office Administration or a related field. Minimum 5 year
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