Job Summary
Supporting Cast Canada (formerly PAL Canada Foundation) is seeking a dynamic Part-Time Administrative Assistant to join our team! In this role, you'll be interacting with seniors and people of all walks of life, mostly by email and on ZOOM, and sometimes in person, too.
The job is part-time and will have varying hours each week. Although done almost entirely online (work-from-home), we will need someone available to help out at times in person at our creative space in downtown Toronto (Yonge and Bloor area), The Artwell.
Responsibilities & Duties
- Responsible for handling all work-related emails and phone calls (check voicemail twice weekly) and forwarding where appropriate
- Coordinate all executive meeting/board of directors’ meetings with Executive Director and Treasurer and Board Members
- Compose and organize minutes of meetings
- Completing bi-weekly payroll using CRA webtool and entering information into Excel spreadsheet, email for approval
- Edit quarterly newsletter as per Executive Director's direction, checking for spelling, grammar, etc.
- Run bi-weekly “Game Day” via ZOOM by creating fun and interactive games for members and others who join (using PowerPoint/Google Slides) (September - December, January - May)
- Other duties as assigned (e.g. research, fundraising assistance, social media assistance)
Experience & Skills
- Superior command of English language, and strong editing, writing, and creativity skills
- Previous office experience with strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Google Workspace applications, ZOOM, PDF document handling
- Experience in handling social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, possibly LinkedIn)
- Experience with data entry, filing systems, and clerical tasks in a professional setting
- A background in customer service or customer support roles demonstrating excellent communication skills is welcome too
- Basic math skills required to perform biweekly payroll
- Ability to type quickly and accurately while proofreading documents for errors
- Strong computer skills required
APPLICATION & COVER LETTER REQUIREMENT
Send us your resume along with cover letter, and, in your cover letter, tell us why you would make an excellent Game Day host, and how you'd work to make games engaging and interesting for all involved! Please note: cover letters without this information will be disregarded.
ABOUT SUPPORTING CAST CANADA
Supporting Cast Canada brings together senior and emerging creatives through programs, community, and meaningful connections that combat isolation and celebrate artistic legacy, while building a stronger, more connected creative community where no creative senior stands alone. Find out more about us and what we do at supportingcast.ca.
Thank you for your interest in Supporting Cast Canada!
Pay: $20.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON M4W 2K2
