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The Canadian Young Farmers Forum is seeking an administrative assistant at the office located in Middle Lake.
The successful candidate will have administrative related experience working in an office environment. The candidate must have superior organizational and time management skills and be detail oriented. The ability to balance multiple priorities while meeting deadlines is critical. The candidate must be flexible, able to adapt to change and have an understanding of Agriculture and Not-for-Profit Organizations, as well as, be willing to learn and enhance learning through training sessions.
Requirements:
-Excellent interpersonal / teamwork skills.
-Highly confidential.
-Administrative support experience.
- Highly computer proficient, including Microsoft Office
-Excellent oral and written communication skills.
-Extensive QuickBooks knowledge and experience.
-Must be able to multi-task with a strong attention to detail .
-Exceptional organizing skills and experience with event and meeting coordination including preparing Banquet Event Orders.
-Experience managing travel itineraries and bookings.
-Willing to travel.
-An understanding of fundraising and sponsorship relations.
-Awareness of social media communication methods.
Duties:
-General Office Duties
-Communications Co-ordination
-Social Media Outreach / Posts
-Sponsorship Relations
-Website Maintenance
-Conference / Event Planning
-Manage Event Registrations
-Support to Event Attendees
-Membership Relations
-Data Base Entries
-QuickBooks Entries / Financial Reporting
-Travel Arrangements (including booking flights)
-Preparing Reports
-Publication Co-ordination
Compensation will be determined based on experience and skill set. The successful candidate may be required to take specific training courses.
Work Setting
- Not-for-profit organization