Administrative and Programming Assistant
Village Vancouver is seeking an energetic and organized individual with a passion for community development to assist with the day-to-day business and longer-term community and environmental goals of this dynamic non-profit society. In compliance with Canada Summer Jobs guidelines, applicants must be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident, or have official refugee protection status, be legally entitled to work in Canada, and between the ages of 15 and 30. Please visit http://www.villagevancouver.ca to learn more about us.
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Qualifications:
Interest in community development
Knowledge of office procedures
Possess general computer skills
Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
Ability to work well with management, board, staff, volunteers and others
Ability to take direction well and to show initiative
Experience working, studying, or collaborating with people from diverse cultures and economic backgrounds
Familiarity with the Kitsilano neighbourhood and the Westside an asset

Projects and tasks may include:
Staffing the office and light maintenance
General administrative tasks
Helping organize and promote Village Vancouver programs and projects
Assisting in preparing the annual report
Participating with grant writing
Website maintenance and upgrades – technical experience a plus
Helping with Car Free Day and events such as workshops and other Village Vancouver activities
Helping produce the newsletter
Maintain mailing lists
Working on membership drives
Other tasks as needed
Rate of pay: $16.00 per hour + 4% in lieu of vacation
Job Duration: 35 hrs/week. 6 weeks, June 24th – August 3rd, or July 2–August 10th.
Location: Field House office in McBride Park (Kitsilano, Vancouver)
Deadline for Applications: Please submit a cover letter indicating your interest in this position and your eligibility for employment, and a resume, including three references to ross@villagevancouver.ca