ADMINISTRATION & VOLUNTEER SUPPORT SUMMER STUDENT - WOMEN'S RURAL RESOURCE CENTRE

The Women's Rural Resource Centre of Strathroy and Area ("WRRC") is a non-profit agency whose mandate is to support women and children whose lives have been affected by woman abuse.  We provide counselling, transition support, advocacy, residential services, public education, advocacy, and second stage housing.

Our team of dedicated support workers, counsellors and advocates work to support women who are living with violence in their lives.  We support women and their children to be safe and make good decisions for their families - we offer a helping hand and the support they need.  We also work with people who hurt and are looking for an opportunity to change their patterns of violence and live in peace with their family.

The WRRC is seeking a strong woman-centred Administration & Volunteer Support Summer Student for a part-time, 8 week contract opportunity.

Summary:  Working 30 hours/week, this role will support the staff team with administrative duties.  This support will include providing support to the Organizational Support Team.  As this position is funded by Canada Summer Jobs 2014, summer students must be under the age of 30 and returning to full time education in the fall 2014.

Reporting Relationship:  This position reports to the Finance Manager.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide support to the Organizational Support Team by performing administrative duties and projects as required.
• Provide a welcoming environment to all individuals having contact with WRRC either in person or indirectly
• Answer telephones and direct the caller to the appropriate person/program.  Utilize Outlook Calendars when necessary to assist in scheduling of appointments.
• Coordinate volunteers as needed to facilitate volunteer requests
• Assist in accepting of donations for the food bank, ensuring appropriate documentation is completed
• Organize and maintain the food bank as needed
• Assist with Walk-a-Mile fundraiser preparations

Required Qualifications:

• Excellent communication and listening skills
• Excellent conflict resolution skills
• Demonstrated organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Demonstrated customer service skills
• Good working knowledge of computer office technology and applications
• Clear current Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC)
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team with minimal supervision
• Student under the age of 30 returning to full-time education in the fall of 2014

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current Post-Secondary education in Office Administration or related field
• Experience in volunteer coordination an asset
• Experience in not-for-profits an asset
• Skills required:  Critical thinking, clear and effective communication, ability to prioritize

Physical Requirements:

This position will require lengthy periods of sitting and/or standing.  Must have the ability to lift 25 lbs.

Hours of Work:

This position will require regular daytime working hours and may include evening hours.

Number of Openings:  1

Closing Date:  June 6, 2014

Submit Application to:

Email:  deniseb@wrrcsa.org

Mail:  145 Beech Street, Strathroy, ON  N7G 1K9

Note:  *No phone calls please.  Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.*