The Welcome Home is seeking an Administrative Assistant (AdA) who shares the core values of Catholic faith and spirituality and feels called to contribute to the mission of the Redemptorists in serving people on the socio-economic margins of our church and society. The AdA is self-motivated, on a spiritual journey, and embraces The Welcome Home experience as an opportunity for personal growth and faith enrichment.
The AdA is a team player and a community builder. He or she will work together with the Redemptorists and volunteers at The Welcome Home to provide a home-style atmosphere of Christian hospitality that strives to build a faith-filled and caring community. The AdA is sensitive to the unique needs and challenges facing the members of this neighborhood. He/She has the capacity to relate professionally and compassionately to those in our ministry.
Due to the nature of the position, flexibility in hours and scheduling may be required. The AdA understands the duties and responsibilities as outlined in the job description and agrees to work diligently towards their fulfillment.
Basic Requirements:
● Post secondary education / training or equivalent experience in non-profit office administration, or communication media.
● Good organizational, communication and multi-tasking skills
● Proven skills with social media and Microsoft Office Suite
● A criminal record check and vulnerable sector check
● Agreement with the Safe Environment policies of the Archeparchy of Winnipeg and the Redemptorists
● Agreement of Confidentiality with the Redemptorists
● A valid Driver’s License
Assets:
● Successful grant writing skills
● Some knowledge and experience of Indigenous culture
● Skills/training in public relations
● Knowledge / experience of Catholic faith and the Redemptorist spirituality
● Some familiarity with the Ukrainian Catholic Church or other Byzantine churches
● First Aid
Administrative Assistant duties and responsibilities include:
· The Administrative Assistant will be responsible for online and written communications, social media and other public relations, upkeep of The Welcome Home website, Facebook and email.
· Answer incoming phone calls and responding to those at our door.
· As a staff person, the Administrative Assistant is part of a team that act as ambassadors for The Welcome Home and will seek to maintain positive public relations with the larger church and civic community; this may mean giving the occasional public presentation and networking with other faith-based outreach initiatives.
● Assisting with seasonal projects such as The Christmas fund-raising letter and the Annual Newsletter and with our annual special events.
● Assisting with the recruitment of volunteers.
● Assisting with fund-raising through writing grant applications.
● Completing other office and administrative tasks as time permits.
Pay: $20.00-$25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
Experience:
- work: 3 years (preferred)
Location:
- Winnipeg, MB R2W 2X4 (preferred)
Work Location: In person
