About the Position:

Food Matters Manitoba is seeking an Office Assistant, 15 hours per week for the month of May, and 37.5 hours from June onwards $12 - $ 14/hr based on qualifications. The Office Assistant will assist the Executive Director and Accountant with the daily administrative activities of the organization.

Food Matters Manitoba is a registered charity that engages Manitobans towards healthy, sustainable, and fair food for all. Food Matters Manitoba has a highly committed motivated team with a fast-paced positive office environment. For more information please visit www.foodmattersmanitoba.ca.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Reporting to the executive director, the successful applicant will work with the Accountant, project staff and board volunteers to:

• Act as front line staff for email, phones and general organizational questions
• Handle routine office procedures such as phone calls, filing, photocopying, mailings and word processing
• Coordinate logistics (catering, materials and supplies, etc...) for special events and meetings (Golden Carrot Awards, Growing Local, annual AGM)
• Maintain contact lists and organizational records
• Monitor and maintain inventory and office supplies
• Support Executive Director in administrative tasks
• Act as point person for office and staff support (tech-issues, project expenses, general questions and coordination/follow-up of staff meetings)
• Assist Accountant with organizational finances (preparing invoices, expenses, reports, deposits, and other funding or office requirements as required)
• Assist and attend board meetings, take meeting minutes, support ED in board communications
• Assist with other projects and tasks when required

About You:

• Highly organized with proven attention to detail
• Self motivated and a team player
• Able to multitask effectively and meet deadlines in a fast paced environment
• High problem solving ability
• High level of computer and internet knowledge especially Word, Excel, and Access
• Able to work flexible hours
• Able to exercise independent judgment but work well as part of a team
• Technical trouble shooting ability is considered an asset
• Previous administrative experience and an understanding of the role is a requirement  Experience with financials and record keeping is an asset
• An interest in food security and community development is a benefit

Submitting an Application:

Those interested in applying for this position are invited to forward their resumes by 5pm, Friday March 30th, 2012. Interviews will take place in April with training and orientation to commence late April/early May.

Email: info@foodmattersmanitoba.ca
Subject Line: Office Assistant

Thank you for your interest in the position. Unfortunately only candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.