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Sioux Lookout Anti-Racism Committee searching for Office Administrator

September 17, 2010 - 5:58pm | by Anonymous

The Sioux Lookout Anti-Racism Committee (SLARC) is a non-profit organization governed by a volunteer Board of Directors dedicated to positive community relationships based on inclusiveness and respect for diversity.

The Office Administrator manages the daily administrative tasks of the organization, while ensuring effective communication with SLARC staff and Board of Directors.   This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who wants to learn the administrative aspects of a non-profit community-based organization.   Through this position you will have the opportunity to gain knowledge in developing community partnerships, proposal development, community consultation coordination and media communication.

 

Duration: This is a full-time (35 hr/wk) one-year contract position.  

Qualifications:

These requirements must be met: 

  • Recent graduate of an accredited college or university. 
  • 29 years of age or younger. 
  • The candidate should be a Northern Ontario secondary school graduate; however, candidates who have graduated from a high school outside of Northern Ontario but have been residing in Northern Ontario for a minimum of one ear prior to the start of the work placement would be eligible.
  • Mature graduates may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Requirements of the position with SLARC:

  • Experience or interest in working toward improved community relationships in a cross-cultural environment.
  • Ability to work independently and effectively with minimal supervision yet able to work as a team and take direction.
  • Total competence in written and spoken English.
  • Superior communication skills preferred; including public speaking skills.
  • Some understanding of budget development and writing of reports.
  • Excellent organization skills, research, written and computer skills are required.
  • Understanding of historic and contemporary issues affecting First Nations People.
  • Familiarity with Sioux Lookout community, Lac Seul community, and northern First Nations communities an asset.
  • Fluency in Anishiniimowin an asset.
  • SLARC requires a Criminal Reference check and Vulnerable Sector Check from all employees on hiring.

Please send your cover letter and resume with 3 references by mail to:

cakelly@slarc.ca or by fax (807) 737-2600

   

Deadline for application:  October 1, 2010.

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