Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review MIRSSA Call for Proposals and CIC Contribution Agreement, identify action items and assist the board in accomplishing goals 
• Compile information needed for local and national meetings under the guidance of the board and its committees, and draft reports as needed
• Prepare financial and narrative reports for CIC with the support of a bookkeeper and the board
• Attend all membership, committee, board and executive meetings and take notes if needed
• Review the MIRSSA Work Plan (strategic plan, 2012) and help the President and committees keep on track with action items
• Coordinate the logistics of professional development activities and workshops for the sector under the guidance of the board. 

Required knowledge and skills:

• Knowledge of the settlement sector in Manitoba – immigrant serving agencies and the programs and services they provide
• Understanding of the challenges faced by new Canadians, immigrants, refugees and temporary workers 
• Awareness of immigration policies and the impact they have on immigrants, refugees and service providing organizations
• Strong listening and interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent writing and document formatting skills - able to write meeting minutes, compile information, draft reports, and clearly articulate ideas using plain language 
• Well-organized, self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision 
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook) and the internet environment
• Website creation and document publishing experience is an asset
• Additional language skills an asset

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