Office Administrator
Job details Salary $15 - $27 an hour Job type Full-time Full Job Description
Who We Are
Shorefast is one of North America’s most creative and notable social enterprises and the charitable organization behind the world-renowned Fogo Island Inn and Fogo Island Arts. We’ve garnered significant international attention including a feature on 60 Minutes and named in The New York Times’ 52 Places for a Changed World.
Shorefast is committed to building economic and cultural resilience on Fogo Island while making it possible for local communities to thrive in the global economy; we’re forging a new path at the intersection of business, philanthropy, and community economic development.
The Opportunity
As primary gatekeeper to the Shorefast Shared Services Team, the Office Administrator is responsible for a wide array of duties including managing day-to-day administrative activities for Shorefast Social Enterprises Inc. The Office Administrator will support the Shared Services team in achieving objectives and will contribute to streamlining a variety of cross functional activities including human resources, employee engagement, accounting, planning and scheduling, process and controls, and general administrative support.
What You’ll Do
- Manage administrative duties to support the Shared Services Team, which may include; Participating in meetings and taking notes, preparing correspondence, and creating expense and other reports.
- Provide exceptional customer service including greeting guests/customers, answering phone inquiries, and handling requests in a professional and timely manner.
- Participate on various committees, including but not limited to; Occupational Health and Safety Committee, Social Committee, Wellness Committee, etc.
- Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations for invited visitors/guests.
- Liaise with multiple teams and working groups on various projects.
- Maintain electronic and paper records and filing systems.
- Facilitate employee engagement activities and community outreach programs or events.
- Provide other administrative support as necessary.
Qualifications you’ll bring
- Proven excellence as an office assistant, office administrator or in another relevant position.
- Successful completion of a diploma or degree in business administration, or any combination of relevant education and work experience.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office and related software.
- Outstanding abilities to communicate in person, in writing and over the phone.
- Must maintain a high degree of confidentiality, problem-solving, and time management skills.
What we offer
- An engaged, progressive, highly supportive, flexible, and collaborative work environment
- The opportunity to work in a thriving social entrepreneurship environment
- A commitment to recruiting, promoting, and training qualified individuals at all levels within the organization.
- Group Insurance Plan (including Health, Dental, Life & AD&D) and Employee Assistance Program
- Eligibility for discounts at Shorefast’s community enterprises, and at select Canadian hotels
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $15.00-$27.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Joe Batts Arm, NL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Education:
- Secondary School (preferred)
Experience:
- Administrative: 1 year (preferred)
Application deadline: 2022-05-27
Expected start date: 2022-06-06
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