Details:
The Immigrant Welcome Centre is currently accepting applications for a part-time Community Connections Assistant/Intake Assistant.
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.
Who you are…
•You have an energetic and positive approach to your work.
•You have strong computer, documentation and marketing skills.
•You are self-directed and have excellent organizational and critical thinking skills.
•You genuinely enjoy building and maintaining collaborative relationships at all levels.
•You are excited about working collaboratively to achieve results with focus and flexibility.
The position…
WORK LOCATION: Campbell River
REPORTS TO: Community Connections Manager
WORK HOURS: Part-time 28 hours/week, Monday-Thursday
COMPENSATION:
Based on MISA Wage Grid, Level 6 Wage Range $18.78-$21.48
Competitive Benefits Package
POSITION SUMMARY
This position plays a key role in connecting with our communities. This person is responsible for enhancing awareness and effectiveness of programs and services through marketing, event and public relations activities. This position will also collaborate with and support other staff in these functions as well as provide assistance with intake services for clients and administrative functions as needed.
Please see full job description for further details
Qualifications & Experience:
Required:
- Post secondary training in marketing or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- High understanding of social media and website maintenance.
- Understanding of the dynamics and ability to deal with and represent a non-profit organization in a positive and supportive fashion.
- Knowledge of community resources and experience working with community agencies.
- Experience in office administration and customer service.
- 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 strategic concepts and tools.