Program Assistant

Program Assistant

Accountable to: Executive Director

Primary Responsibility: Provide administrative program support to the Executive Director and other SCIC Staff

Hours of work: 100% FTE (35 hours/week)

Bargaining Unit: CUPE Local 3012

Primary Location: SCIC Office, Regina Saskatchewan

Remuneration: Starting at $26.30/hour (As per Schedule “A”)

Passionate about international cooperation?

The Saskatchewan Council for International Cooperation (SCIC) builds momentum towards a just, equitable, and sustainable world by enhancing the capacity of our members, educating and inspiring the public to take action, and creating connections among those we serve. Our future success is founded on a 48-year history of focusing on our mission, our values, and making a difference in the world.

The Position

We seek a results-oriented, accountable, and dependable Program Assistant, who plays a key role in keeping our office organized. You are a key player that prides yourself in getting things done, incredibly organized, tech savvy, enjoy working in a team that is highly productive and you take personal initiative.

This job description outlines the general areas of responsibility and ongoing tasks associated with this position. Specific tasks and priorities may be assigned or modified by management through program and work planning.

What does success look like?

This job description outlines the general areas of responsibility and ongoing tasks associated with this position. Specific tasks and priorities may be assigned or modified by management through program work planning.

Office and Program Administrative Duties:

- Provide administrative support, including assisting with event planning, logistics coordination registrations management (including Eventbrite) for various SCIC events and activities;
- General office duties and reception tasks including:

- Ordering office supplies;
- Checking phone messages and mail;
- Forwarding messages and inquiries to appropriate staff members;
- Maintain organized hard and digital copy files and records;
- Maintain member and other contact lists;
- Assist the Executive Director and SCIC program staff with data collection and report development;
- Assist with financial administration for accounts receivable/payable;
- Assist with meeting coordination, planning, scheduling, and follow-up tasks as directed; and
- In coordination with the Communications & Campaign Coordinator assist with managing e-newsletter mail outs, website updates, and social media monitoring.

Other Duties:

- Participate in staff meetings and program planning as required;
- Complete regular work plans and reports as required; and
- Other tasks as assigned by the Executive Director.
- Successful completion of grade 12 and an administrative assistant diploma from a recognized post-secondary education institution. A relevant post-secondary education will be considered;
- 3+ years’ administration experience;
- Demonstrated excellent oral, and written communication skills including copy-editing;
- Excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Suite, Google Workspace and website hosting platforms such as Nation Builder;
- Excellent planning and organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to organize multiple tasks and appropriately prioritize activities to effectively meet numerous deadlines;
- Experience with event planning, logistics coordination;
- Ability to be flexible, problem-solve and work independently;
- Experience or demonstrated understanding of international cooperation, global solidarity, anti-oppression, gender equality, and/or global citizenship public engagement initiatives;
- Ability to be flexible and to work in relatively unstructured situations;
- Ability to work with mínimal supervision with numerous deadlines; and
- Ability to work effectively and cooperatively as a member of a small team.

How to Apply:
SCIC requires all new hires to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. SCIC has a duty to accommodate those who are unable to get vaccinated due to religious, medical or other protected grounds.

Thank you for your interest in the Saskatchewan Council for International Cooperation

**Salary**: From $26.30 per hour