Full time position - Administrative Assistant

Lifewater Canada is a Canadian non-profit organization, which has surpassed 30 years of continuous effort to address WASH needs in Sub-Saharan Africa and Haiti. Lifewater Canada has been rated by Charity Intelligence as a top 10 Canadian and International charity with a 5-star rating for 7 consecutive years.

Conditions of Employment:

• 1-year full time 40 hour a week position with potential renewal
• Working virtually from home
• 3-month probationary period
• Benefit coverage after probationary period completed
• Holidays to be determined according to province of residence.
• Wage: to be negotiated

Administrative Assistant: Providing clerical and organizational support to ensure Lifewater runs smoothly, handling tasks like scheduling, travel arrangements, communication, electronic filing, web site oversight and managing supplies.

Soft skills:

Exceptionally organized, flexible and proficient in time management, skilled problem-solving capacity, strong communication (written/verbal), attention to detail, adaptability, confidentiality, professionalism.

Requirements: To study and understand Lifewater Canada’s history, structure, objectives, programs and financial needs of the organization to maintain thorough knowledge of current and planned project initiatives

Technical skills:

• Computer proficiency (MS Office Suite, databases, Canva, WordPress), data entry, software knowledge.
• Key in creating, updating and managing web site (Word Press)
• Maintain Lifewater’s brand across all forms of communication and initiatives
• Working to support other staff members with promotional material needs, posters/email-outs etc.
• Report preparation for staff and Lifewater board needs
• Assist the Team lead in coordination of various fundraising and awareness events, event/volunteer support, including managing expense reports and providing regular accurate and timely reports
• To work with staff to review video and photos, catalogue them and prepare them for social media and other promotional needs.

Experience and educational requirements:

• A minimum of two years of experience working in a corporate or nonprofit work environment in an administrative position.
• Possessing a passion for Lifewater Canada’s mission.

Other duties as required – We are a small workforce, and responsibilities and needs vary day by day. Flexibility is key.

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