Executive Administrator

1 week ago

Vancouver, Canada The Downtown Eastside Women's Centre Full time

**About DEWC**

The Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre exists to support and empower women and children living in extreme poverty in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver. High levels of violence, homelessness, addictions and poverty characterize this community where women and children are particularly vulnerable to exploitation, injustice and injury. Through the Drop-In Centre and Emergency Night Shelter, we provide practical support to over 500 women and children daily to survive the conditions of ill health and violence that surround them.

**The Opportunity**

The Executive Administrator manages the efficient administration of the Downtown Eastside Women's Centre including the office of the Executive Director and Board of Directors. The position facilitates the flow of information, prepares correspondence and reports, coordinates department events, and manages calendar, acting as administrative liaison with other DEWC dept. and contacts. She will oversee and support the Administrative Coordinator. This hands-on role is responsible for overseeing all day-to-day administrative matters relating to the Executive Director and Board of Directors. She will be an active member of the leadership team, reporting directly to the Executive Director and working closely with the Board of Directors.

**About You**

✔ Must have at least 2 years in a similar Administration role.

✔ You have management experience supervising staff, and substantial experience in database use and management

✔ You will promote and articulate the mission, mandate, philosophy, and values of the Downtown Eastside Women's Centre. You are knowledgeable of the issues impacting women in the DTES, including gender-based violence, mental health, homelessness, and addictions.

✔ Must have strong computer and IT skills including Word, Excel, and QuickBooks

✔ You are an excellent communicator including report writing

✔ You have efficient organizational skills including record keeping, scheduling, and problem-solving abilities

**Benefits of Joining the DEWC Team**

**Healthcare**:Extended health includes dental, vision, prescription medications, select alternative therapies, EAP life insurance and long-term disability.

**Vacation & Leave**:Vacation at 6% in the first year and 8% after. Sick leave credit. Access to other special leaves to handle family or personal situations.

**For your Retirement**:Enrolled in the Municipal Pension Plan with a matching contribution from DEWC when eligible.

**Other perks**:Compressed work schedule, Employee loan program; Regular staff development days; DEWC employees are considered first for any open positions.

**POSITION DETAILS**:

- Start Date: ASAP, Application Closing Date: open until position is filled
- Temp. full-time, $29.87 - $32.96 per hour depending on experience + generous benefits

**Job Types**: Full-time, Temporary
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: $29.87-$32.96 per hour

Expected hours: 36 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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