Daniel McIntyre/St. Matthews Community Association (DMSMCA) is a non-profit community renewal organization. We work with residents and stakeholders towards social, cultural, economic and environmentally sustainable renewal and revitalization of the Daniel McIntyre / St. Matthews neighbourhoods.

White Gloves Cleaning Services is an environmental and eco-friendly office and residential cleaning company. We believe that if we change our old habits of cleaning our homes & businesses with chemicals, we will improve our standard of living.

This is a shared position with DMSMCA and WhiteGloves Cleaning Services.

Job Objectives and Responsibilities:

1. Resource Centre Coordination  –
   To staff the Resource Centre, welcoming and assisting people as they come into the Centre.
   Tasks will include:

• Welcoming and directing people as they come in;
• Research available resources (pamphlets, books, videos, etc.) to place in the Resource Centre;
• Reach out to local community organisations/agencies to build up materials available in the Resource Centre as well as to develop a referral contact list/ manual;
• Assist with the development of informational materials to promote the Resource Centre;
• Assist with the organising of programming at the Resource Centre e.g. housing maintenance workshops, gardening workshops, summer youth programming, etc.

2. Administrative Assistant  –
   To assist in by providing administrative support for the organisation.
   Tasks will include:

• Assist the Executive Director in the preparation of correspondence, documents, presentations, proposals, and reports, supporting the Board of Directors and other committees;
• Get in contact with existing and potential clients and community partners as instructed and keep detailed records of client contacts;
• Assist with the coordination and support of office computer systems and networking, internet, website and other office communication systems and office equipment;
• Prepare and send out invoices for services and keep track of payments received
• Process accounts payable ensuring timeliness and accuracy of information
• Process accounts receivable ensuring timeliness, accuracy of codes and appropriate backup

Qualification, Knowledge and Experience:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Experience in marketing and sales;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to interact with staff and general public
• Self-directed with exceptional organizational and follow-through skills;
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, while giving attention to detail;
• Ability to take initiative, work independently, problem solve, and work collaboratively with staff and others;
• Demonstrated project administration and management, time management skills, and ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Must have excellent computer skills, including MS Office, Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Strong collaboration and networking skills;
• Report writing;
• Knowledge and experience in Community Development  approaches and practices
• Experience working with volunteers
• Understanding and appreciation of inner city communities;
• Ability to work some evenings and weekends;
• Background in community based planning and community initiatives implementation an asset; and
• Experience with non-profit organizations is an asset

Assets:

• Knowledge of the Daniel McIntyre St. Matthews Community (preference given to DM/SM residents);
• Valid driver’s license and occasional access to a vehicle;
• Project Management; and
• Knowledge of CED principles.

Other Information:

• DMSMCA is an equity employer; visible minorities, Aboriginal people, people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Wage: $14.00 / hour

Hours of Work: Up to 30 hours/week; some evening and weekend hours required. This is a one year term position, with possible extension depending on funding.

Start Date: To start immediately.

Please submit resume and cover letter by Friday, November 28th, 2014 at 4 pm to:

Kemlin Nembhard
Executive Director
Daniel McIntyre / St. Matthews Community Association
823 Ellice Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3G 0C3
Email: director at dmsmca.ca

Thank you to all those who apply, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.