PT, 20 hr/wk

Local Investment Toward Employment (LITE) creates job and training experiences for people living in Winnipeg’s inner city neighbourhoods who have complex and multiple barriers to employment. In addition to creating jobs, we offer action-oriented economic development opportunities for individuals, social enterprises and businesses located in Winnipeg’s inner city throughout the year. LITE is a partnership-based organization, working with 20+ community-based organizations, as well as independent contractors, volunteer associations and businesses.

Reporting to LITE’s Executive Director, the Administrator/Receptionist:

• Provides key office administration, including day-to-day data entry and financial processing, donation processing, office administration, payroll input, and board admin support.
• Prepares small and large mail-outs using our database and mail-merge.
• Generates supporter lists from organization’s database according to set criteria.
• Processes or oversees volunteers on donation processing.
• Prepares invoices and cheque requisitions.
• Prepares monthly financial processing for accountant.
• Administers the organization’s files, responds to incoming email and administers funding applications/reports as needed.
• Trains and works with volunteers on key administrative processes throughout the year.

Qualifications include:

• Education in administration or equivalent experience
• Administrative experience in a busy environment
• Attention to detail is a must
• Ability to prioritize tasks
• Exceptional customer service or donor relations experience
• Through knowledge of Microsoft office, particularly Excel and Word
• Friendly, positive attitude, motivated to learn and works well in a team environment
• Bookkeeping experience is an asset but not necessary
• Knowledge of Quickbooks and GiftWorks (or equivalent) are strong assets
• A valid driver’s licence and access to a vehicle would be an asset

This is a 20hr/week position. Regular office hours are 8:30/9AM to 3:30/4PM, Monday to Friday, with flexible start/end times for the right candidate. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required periodically throughout the year.

Wage range is $17-19/hr, commensurate with experience. A health benefits package is available after three months of employment.

LITE is committed to fulfilling our Truth and Reconciliation Commission goals around employment equity. Applicants are encouraged to indicate on their covering letter if they are of Indigenous ancestry.

Deadline: Please send resume with cover letter and 2 references by email to Tyler Pearce, Executive Director at tyler at lite.mb.ca by Friday, May 31, 2019.

LITE thanks all applicants for applying, however only those who are selected for interviews will be contacted.

Source: www.lite.mb.ca