The West Central Women’s Resource Centre (WCWRC) provides services and programming to women and families in the West Central neighbourhood of Winnipeg. WCWRC is seeking an Office Manager to complete a maternity leave contract. Working with the Director: Finance and Operations and the Director: Programming and Human Resources, the Office Manager will support day-to-day operations of the centre, communications, human resources and programming.

Start Date: November 2013
Salary: $18/hour
Time requirement: 28 hours/ week - 10 month term
Closing date: November 7, 2013

Responsibilities:

Office Management

• Coordination of building service/maintenance
• Offer and coordinate technical support and server maintenance
• Procurement and organization of general supplies

Communications and Public Relations

• Creating and sending out regular newsletters
• Update website and Facebook page
• Coordinate internal office communication

Administrative Support

• Provide support to co-directors
• Submit monthly report to Director: Finance and Operations
• Submit reports for funders

Board Support

• Coordinate Board meetings
• Compile board reports

Fundraising

• Research, write, oversee and report on all grants relating to capital projects
• Assist with the planning and delivery of special events

Human Resources Support

• Assist with creating and circulating job descriptions and postings
• Assist with the coordination of staff trainings
• Orientation for new staff

Qualifications Required:

• Completion of certificate or diploma program in office administration; a combination of education and experience may be accepted.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in administrative position
• Excellent organizational and time management skillsAbove average computer skills and the ability to provide technical support to other staff
• Strong writing skills with the ability to prepare reports, letters, and forms
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and negotiate with vendors
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines

Additional Assets:

• Awareness and sensitivity to issues of marginalization and diversity
• A strong understanding of the west central community
• Accessible to and supportive of community women

Submit an Application:

Please submit resume and cover letter to the attention of the Personnel Committee

By email: codirector-programs@wcwrc.ca Fax: 204-783-3173

Mail: Attention Personnel Committee

West Central Women’s Resource Centre
640 Ellice Avenue
Winnipeg, MB
R3G 0A7

The West Central Women’s Resource Centre is committed to representing diversity amongst our staff. Indigenous peoples, visible and ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply and self identify.