Do you want to make a difference? Join the world’s largest humanitarian network. The Canadian Red Cross Society, a not for profit, humanitarian organization dedicated to helping Canadians, as well as the most vulnerable throughout the world, is currently seeking a Administrative Assistant.




Within the North Bay Branch, and under the direction of the Senior Manager of Operations, the Administrative Assistant is responsible to the below lists.



  Responsibilities

• Administrative duties such as typing letters, documents, presentations, and proposals.


• Responding to seniors calling to inquire of home and community care services.


• Assisting seniors with accessing home and community care services through referrals and providing information of resources available in our community.


• Answering the telephone and general inquiries for the public.


• Preparing and distributing public service announcements.


• Answering general inquiries about the programs and receiving referrals.


• Assisting with the volunteer
recruitment process, as required.

• Assisting in the design, development, production and distribution of volunteer recruitment materials.


• Receiving client account payments, donations, logging cheques, and issuing receipts.


• Responding to inquiries regarding programs and services offered by the Red Cross providing information and assistance.


• Directing callers to other community agencies or information sources where appropriate


• Logging all requests for service calls and producing statistical reports as required


• Assisting the Community Health and Wellness Team Lead to provide administrative support to the functioning of the branch services.


• Assisting with the following duties may include but not limited to:


• Processing all mail


• Maintaining filing system


• Controlling inventory


• Updating and maintaining manuals and policies as required


• Making arrangements and participating in various activities to promote Red Cross


• Ensuring volunteer compliance with policies and procedures


• Maintaining current data bases


• Planning/Booking of meetings and trips


• Following all policies and procedures as required to maintain a healthy and safe working environment.



 • Updating and maintaining branch manuals


 • Strong administrative and client contact skills;

• Assisting with other duties as assigned by the Community Health and Wellness Team Lead.

QUALIFICATIONS


 • Must be between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment.

• Excellent interpersonal and recording skills.


• A caring, non-judgemental individual.


• Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office software applications (i.e. MS Word, Excel, and MS Outlook)


• Organizational skills and the ability to understand detailed information


• Strong written and verbal communication skills


• A self-motivated individual who takes initiative and pays attention to detail.


• Proficient in troubleshooting and resolving problems.


• Bilingualism an asset.

Please note that there is no relocation package for this position.

This position requires a successful Canadian criminal record and reference check. The Canadian Red Cross Society is an equal opportunity employer.

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