Details:
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The Immigrant Welcome Centre is currently accepting applications for a part-time Community Connections Assistant/Intake Worker to provide support services to our Welcoming Communities Coalition and direct service delivery to clients. This position supports Campbell River and Comox Valley communities.
Who we are…
The Immigrant Welcome Centre specializes in immigration and support services to newcomers who are settling in Campbell River, Comox Valley, and the North Island. Also known as the Multicultural and Immigrant Services Association of North Vancouver Island (MISA), we are a registered non-profit organization established in Campbell River in 1992.
As an award winning organization, The Immigrant Welcome Centre is a respected leader in immigrant services and an active proponent for the sector. By fostering strategic partnerships and working to create welcoming, inclusive communities that attract and retain newcomers, we are an effective business partner in the communities we serve.
REPORTS TO: Administration Manager
WORK HOURS: The regular hours for this position will be 21 hours a week working primarily out of our Courtenay office, occasional travel to Campbell River may be required, schedule to be determined.
Temporarily due to COVID-19, this position will have a blended work arrangement which includes working in the office with a limited cohort and remotely from home.
POSITION SUMMARY
Provide support services to Welcoming Communities Coalition staff and direct service delivery to clients in order to manage the office operations efficiently and effectively. This person will be directly responsible for performing a wide variety of administrative duties as assigned and providing intake services for clients.
Qualifications & Experience:
Required
•Post secondary training in office administration, marketing or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
•Knowledge of community resources (Campbell River and/or Comox Valley) and experience working with community agencies.
•Understanding of social media and website updates.
•Demonstrated ability to be self-directed and well organized.
•Fluency in English – (fluency in other languages a valuable asset.)
•Proficient in Microsoft Office programs.
•Exceptional time management and organizational skills.
•Excellent cross-cultural communication and interpersonal skills.
•Knowledge and experience maintaining confidentiality, appropriate boundaries.
•The worker must be able to work flexible hours to accommodate sessions and meetings outside of typical office hours, and emergency situations.
•The worker must have a valid BC driver’s license and reliable transportation.
•The worker must have a satisfactory vulnerable sector criminal record check.
•The worker will follow the code of ethics and mission statement of MISA.
Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Experience
•2 years working within a not for profit environment.
•Understanding of research, survey and statistical analysis
•Understanding of online meeting platforms.
•Understanding of strategic concepts and tools.