Details:
Responsibilities
Maintain database and distribute some mailings
Maintain Member’s constituency-related correspondence
Assist with research, media liaison, and event coordination
Schedule Member’s appointments and activities as well as conduct travel arrangements
Open, log, and distribute mail, faxes, emails and respond as is appropriate
General administrative and reception duties
Coordinate in conjunction with other staff the Member’s outreach to constituents
Organize regular staff meetings
Other duties as required
Person will work from either Campbell River or Powell River constituency office.
A collective agreement is in effect between UFCW (Local 232) and the New Democratic Party Members of Parliament. All applications will be received and held in confidence.
The NDP and NDP MPs are employment equity employers. Women, racialized persons, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender persons are encouraged to apply for this position. If you are a member of an equity-seeking group, you may choose to identify as such in your application.
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Qualifications & Experience:
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) in English, and interpersonal skills
Proven ability to work to tight deadlines and under pressure
Strong organizational skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision
Excellent computer skills, specifically good knowledge Windows and MS Office
Knowledge of the New Democratic Party, the labour movement, government departments, community organizations
Knowledge of North Island—Powell River and riding priorities
Familiarity with social media (eg. Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, etc.)
Sound political judgment
Relevant post-secondary education or equivalent experience
Administrative experience in busy political office, an asset
Familiarity with desktop publishing software, graphic layout skills, an asset
Knowledge of databases, an asset
Bilingualism, an asset