Administrative Assistant(Remote)

Investing in Neighbourhoods Position

Position Title: Administrative Assistant

Reporting to: Executive Director (Samya Hasan)

Duration: 1 year

Hours: 28 hours/week

Pay: $15/hour

Position: 1

The Council of Agencies Serving South Asians (CASSA) is looking for an Administrative Assistant for a one-year position to support the Executive Director in administrative duties, fundraising strategies, and grant proposals for 2022. This is a remote/virtual position.

CASSA is a social and economic justice umbrella organization, working in Ontario since 1988. As a non-profit organization, CASSA facilitates economic, social, political and cultural empowerment of South Asians by serving as a resource for information, research, mobilization, coordination and leadership on social justice for the community.

Responsibilities:

· Respond to phone and email inquiries

· Assist with meeting preparation with Executives and Board of Directors

· Prepare various documents as assigned

· Help the Executive Director with the preparation of and research for grant proposals including securing partnerships, crafting support letters, and editing content

· Schedule meetings, take minutes, and prepare presentations

· Support fundraising initiatives

· Coordinate membership activities as assigned

Qualifications:

· Must be on Ontario Works or have an immediate family member on Ontario Works

· Excellent organizational and administrative skills

· Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)

· Experience in the not-for-profit sector and knowledge of CASSA’s mission and vision is an asset

· Ability to work independently with minimum supervision

· Experience with building relationships with internal and external stakeholders

· Ability to maintain privacy and confidentiality

· Keen attention to detail

· Knowledge of one or more South Asian languages is an asset

· Prior experience in an administrative role is an asset

Interested candidates can submit their applications mentioned through Collage link https://secure.collage.co/jobs/cassa/29494

Position open until filled (as of June 1st, 2022).