Programs & Communications Assistant

16 hours ago

Sherwood Park, Canada WE Seniors Strathcona Full time

Join Our Small but Mighty Team at WE Seniors Strathcona

We’re a tight-knit crew with a big workload and an even bigger heart. At WE Seniors Strathcona, we support older adults in our community through engaging programs, helpful resources, and welcoming spaces. Now, we’re looking for someone versatile, detail-oriented, and collaborative to help us keep everything running smoothly.

About the Role

This is a hands-on, multi-tasking position that blends office administration, event coordination, and communications support. You’ll be the kind of person who can greet a visitor, answer a phone call, schedule a presentation, and still have time to help with our graphic design and social media posts.

What You’ll Be Doing
- Pitch in where needed
- Greet visitors, understand their needs, and assist them with warmth and professionalism
- Assist with food sales, collect payments, and support daily/weekly/monthly reconciliation
- Order office supplies and maintain inventory
- Help plan and run event from:

- booking speakers
- supporting guest speakers and attendees during presentations
- follow up with presenters and guest speakers after events
- Help with marketing:

- Create, edit, proofread, and post website and social media updates
- Assist in preparing regularly scheduled reports
- Pitch in on other duties as assigned by the manager

You Might Be a Great Fit If You
- Are a strong generalist who enjoys variety and thrives in a fast-paced environment
- Have a great eye for detail and presentation (web pages, event setups, social posts—you name it)
- Are comfortable using Adobe Creative Suite and WordPress
- Know your way around Google Suite and MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Embrace feedback and adapt quickly
- Are a self-starter who takes initiative and solves problems without waiting for instructions
- Have experience supporting events and logistics

Requirements and skills
- A positive attitude and a team player
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and InDesign
- Strong communication, collaboration, and time management skills
- Knowledge of Google Suite and MS Office

Job Details
- Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Location: 140, 501 Festival Avenue, Sherwood Park, AB
- Salary: Will be discussed at interview

**Benefits**:
WE Seniors offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes a Health Spending Account with no employee contribution required, matching RRSP contributions up to 5%, a 1% Health and Wellness benefit, and three weeks of vacation within the first year of employment (pro-rated from the start date), with annual entitlement increasing based on years of service up to five years. Salary will be discussed during the interview process.

If you’re someone who loves variety, values community, and enjoys making things run smoothly we’d love to hear from you.

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Work Location: In person

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