The Co-operative Enterprise Council of New Brunswick (CECNB) is hiring a Communications and Administrative Assistant. This is intended as a full-time, home-based position. Must be under 30 years of age and a graduate of a post-secondary institution within the past 4 years. Deadline to apply is Jan 12th. (Applicant from New Brunswick preferred*)
The right candidate will have a strong background in Communications and excellent administration skills. They will:
- Be proficient in MS Office, spreadsheets, databases, graphic design, website management, and social media and digital marketing strategies;
- Have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written (bilingualism is an asset but not a necessity);
- Able to prepare presentations and reports with strong attention to detail and have solid editing and researching skills;
- Have experience with Simply Accounting and able to carry out routine bookkeeping and clerical duties;
- Be self-directed, organized, and able to work with limited supervision;
- Have excellent critical thinking skills and the ability to exercise good judgment and solve problems quickly and effectively;
- An understanding of co-operatives and the social enterprise sector is an asset.
CECNB is a community economic development organization that supports the growth and development of co-ops and social enterprises in New Brunswick. We work with groups of people on the cutting edge of social innovation who use democratic business models as a means of addressing social, environmental, and cultural issues. We are committed to building local economies and healthy communities and our work revolves around the principles of inclusion, co-operation, and democracy.
The Communications and Administration Assistant will work directly with CECNB’s Executive Director in designing and implementing communications and social media strategies to engage, educate, promote, and advocate. They will also assist with basic administration duties including bookkeeping, website and database management, correspondence, scheduling, filing, and other clerical duties.
Salary: $15/hr for 35-40 hours per week
To apply: Please send your resume, cover letter, and references to info at cecnb.ca by January 12. While we appreciate all applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
