About the Role
The Operations Coordinator will support the daily organizational activities and administrative tasks of Black Eco Bloom including supporting the organization’s workflow across various teams and team management. The Operations Coordinator will oversee our virtual office management, respond to communications and oversee all administrative tasks, support with financial management and volunteer coordination. The Operations Coordinator will work closely with Black Eco Bloom’s Executive team and volunteers.
The Operations Coordinator will be part of the CreateAction program and will join a national network of youth through peer learning and evaluation activities delivered by the program partners: the Canadian CED Network, the National Association of Friendship Centres, and Social Research and Demonstration Corporation.

What You Will Do!
Operations
Researching and compiling information relevant to the organizations operations
Assisting in the creation/updating of organization policies and processes
Assisting with special projects, such as budgeting, programming and project management
Supporting the budget and financial management of the organization, including fundraising efforts and grant proposals
Working closely with the finance team to develop and manage the annual budget.
Identifying potential funding sources, developing grant proposals, and cultivating relationships with donors and stakeholder
Administrative
Managing Black Eco Bloom’s main email account, including incoming and outgoing communications
Managing Black Eco Bloom’s team calendar and scheduling team meetings
Creating, updating and organizing meeting notes and minutes
Responding to form submissions and queries
Relaying information to the correct departments
Managing Black Eco Bloom’s workspace, google drive and ensuring that information is up to date and organized
Assisting in expense tracking
Volunteer Coordination
Collecting and managing volunteer information
Overseeing volunteer onboarding documents and sensitive information
Assisting or facilitating on-boarding tasks
Support the management and supervision of volunteers.
Delegate tasks and ensure that everyone is working together effectively to achieve the organization’s objectives
What’s In It For You?
When you join Black Eco Bloom you are joining a community that values the creation of spaces where people can bloom without boundaries! Those who are a part of Black Eco Bloom will experience a workplace that is nurturing, safe and collaborative. In providing this opportunity to a youth facing employment, we hope the successful candidate will gain the experience and skills necessary to access decent and permanent work.
Providing pathways to environmental employment and economic development is a tenet of our mission at Black Eco Bloom.

Desired Qualifications:
Experience as an Administrative professional (including but not limited to receptionists, administrative assistant, office manager and office support)
Strong understanding of MS Office and Google Suite
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks
Ability to set and meet deadlines
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently & collaboratively
Willingness to learn and try new things!

Nice to have’s:
2+ years in an Administrative role
Experience working in the non-profit sector
Knowledge and/or experience with environmental justice
Knowledge of anti-racist/anti-colonial principles
Experience working with Notion
Diploma, Certificate or Degree in Office Administration,Business Administration, HR training or other relevant education

About You
You believe in Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
You have a passion for equality
You thrive in a collaborative environment
You’re creative and innovative
You want an opportunity to grow, learn and gain non-profit management experience in the environmental justice sector
We welcome applicants from a diverse range of candidates experiencing barriers to employment who are:
Legally able to work in Canada (a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or a protected person as defined by the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act)
Between the ages of 15 and 30 (inclusive) at the time of recruitment
Involuntarily not in education, employment, or training and/or underemployed
Candidates who may not have the listed work experience, but may have gained the required skills for the job outside of a traditional work environment are encouraged to apply. Training and development are essential aspects of this position.

Compensation and Benefits
This is a full-time contract position working 37.5 hours/week starting May 1, 2023 and ending October 27, 2023. The pay rate for this position is $21.00/hr. This position is completely remote and access to reliable internet connection and a personal computer is required.

Application Process
To apply for this position, fill out our application form including a resume, cover letter and application questions, the application form can be found here: https://forms.gle/HQaVC9PkDK4LvkaMA
Application deadline: Apr 10, 2023