Montreal, QC, Canada+5 moreMore locations: Toronto, ON, Canada | London, ON, Canada | Burlington, ON, Canada | Ottawa, ON, Canada | Vancouver, BC, Canada
HybridHybrid schedule ranges from two days per week to one day per month in an office, depending on distance from an office.
Administrative & Executive AssistanceAdministrative Support
About the job
Requirements
Some experience in administrative work or a relevant position.
Experience planning and implementing events.
Project management experience.
Post-secondary education; a university degree is preferred.
Demonstrated ability to utilize Excel and prepare documents.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to work collaboratively and proactively with colleagues, independently and in a team, and under time-bound and stressful conditions.
Strong motivation and empathy toward the aims and objectives of the organization.
Numerical skills and the ability to work accurately under pressure while maintaining attention to detail.
Strong organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize and plan work, set and achieve deadlines, and establish and maintain monitoring systems.
A flexible approach to work to accommodate events, functions, and work activity.
Responsibilities
Support the National Fundraising Team on national fundraising campaigns, events, challenges, and related ad hoc tasks and projects.
Develop systems and processes to support the National team on major campaigns and events, including Ramadan collections, fundraisers, and national challenges.
Liaise with relevant members to uphold Islamic Relief Canada's standards and expectations.
Liaise with internal and external teams to continuously improve the department's onboarding process.
Prepare and submit requests for marketing, Communications, and Government Relations collateral for fundraising needs.
Liaise with the National team to organize regional events and activities.
Track profit and loss after events and campaigns.
Oversee and submit department invoices, expenses, and reimbursements to Finance.
Support the National Fundraising Team with day-to-day tasks.
Desired Qualifications
Fluency in French.
Employee Type:
Fixed Term (Fixed Term)
Become a changemaker with Islamic Relief Canada! Join our team and work towards our mission to mobilize Canadians to transform more lives around the world in the most trusted manner.
About the Department:
The Fund Development department aims to develop and implement strategies to increase the funding income of Islamic Relief through a range of fundraising initiatives and through acquisition and retention of donors, volunteers and community supporters.
Job Purpose:
To support the operations of the National Fundraising Team executing fundraising campaigns and events. Streamline processes, coordinate with internal and external teams, manage logistics, and handle administrative tasks like tracking finances and processing expenses to support effective fundraising efforts.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Support the National Fundraising Team and team on national fundraising campaigns, events, challenges, and ad-hoc related tasks/projects
Develop systems and processes to support the National team on major campaigns and events (i.e. Ramadan collections, fundraisers, national challenges, etc)
Liaise with relevant members to uphold IR’s standards and expectations
Liaise with internal and external teams to continuously improve the department’s onboarding process
Prepare and submit requests for marketing and/or Communications and Government Relations collateral for fundraising needs
Liaise with the National team to organize regional events and activities
Track profit/loss after events and campaigns
Oversee/submit department invoices, expenses, and reimbursements to finance
Support the National Fundraising Team with day-to-day tasks
Qualifications & Competencies
Experience:
Some experience in administrative work or relevant position
Experience with planning and implementing events
Project management experience
Knowledge, Skills and Attributes:
Post-Secondary Education; University degree preferred
Demonstrated ability to utilize Excel and prepare documents
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Fluency in French is an asset
Strong attention to detail required
Proven capacity to work collaboratively and proactively with colleagues; to work effectively independently and in a team; and to work under time-bound and stressful
Strong motivation and empathy towards the aims and objectives of the organization
Numerical skills, the ability to work accurately under pressure and pay attention to detail
Strong organizational skills i.e. ability to prioritize and plan work, set and achieve deadlines, establish and maintain monitoring systems etc.
Other:
Have a flexible approach to work in order to accommodate events, functions and work activity
Hybrid Work Policy:
IRC has a hybrid model where in-office requirements are based on distance from our Burlington headquarters or a regional office (Surrey, Edmonton, Calgary and Ottawa). Depending on where you live, this can range from two days a week to one day a month.
Commitment to Accessibility
Islamic Relief Canada is committed to providing inclusive employment opportunities. Accommodation requests are invited at all stages of IRC recruitment, hiring, and employment processes. We make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations in a timely manner. If you have any accommodation requests or questions regarding the hiring process, contact us at [email protected] or 1-855-377-4673.
Starting Salary:
$55,000.00
Please note: The posted starting salary is intended to provide potential candidates with a general understanding of the compensation associated with the position. The actual salary offered will start at this figure, with adjustments possible based on individual qualifications and other relevant factors.