Junior Program Assistant — CARE Canada

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JOB DETAIL

Junior Program Assistant

Founded in 1945 with the creation of the CARE Package®, CARE is a leading humanitarian organization fighting global poverty. CARE places special focus on working alongside women and girls. Equipped with the proper resources women and girls have the power to lift whole families and entire communities out of poverty. In 2023, CARE worked in 109 countries, reaching 167 million people through more than 1,600 projects. To learn more, visit www.care.ca

CARE Canada has an 8-week Summer Job Opportunity:

Junior Program Assistant!

ABOUT THE ROLE / WHAT THE ROLE OFFERS

The Junior Program Assistant will work with the Director, Program Management, on a variety of initiatives, which will be dependent on the skills the selected candidate will bring to the role.

The overall responsibilities may include:

Administrative support to support the Program Management team.
Research related to program achievements.
Support with information management and knowledge translation.
Logistics and event planning.
Providing support for virtual meetings.
Editing and writing, including translation.
Internal communications and team culture initiatives.

WHAT YOU OFFER / ABOUT YOU

Excellent knowledge of administrative practices and procedures including proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, database, email, virtual meeting platforms, and other computer software.
Strong attention to detail and ability to research, analyze and synthesize information.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with commitment to anti-racism, social justice and equity and an ability to work in a diverse team environment.
Demonstrated good judgment and awareness of the sensitive nature of confidential material.
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated and work independently with a high degree of professionalism to achieve objectives.
Ability to prioritize workloads and work collaboratively with various teams.

WHAT WOULD MAKE YOU EXTRAORDINARY

Understanding of current & emerging international cooperation issues
Previous experience in communications, or administration
Fluency in French, Spanish or Arabic

WHAT WE OFFER / ABOUT CARE

Hourly wage of $19/hour.
Flexible work hours and work from home options
Opportunities to network and explore different career paths.
A welcoming and inclusive team environment

If you are someone who thrives on challenge, loves to be part of a dynamic team and you are passionate about making a difference, then this opportunity is for you and we would like to hear from you. Please apply before June 14, 2024. Please note resumes will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and the advertisement will be removed once candidate has been identified. We are only able to consider candidates who currently have the right to work in Canada.

CARE Canada is committed to employment equity and building a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. Research shows that women and other marginalized folks tend to apply to roles only when they meet all the criteria outlined in the posting. If you’re excited about this role but don’t have experience with each and everyqualification, we encourage you to apply. Let us know in your application if you have a non-traditional background and how your experience maps to the role you’re applying for. Recruitment-related accommodations for persons with disabilities are available on request.

CARE Canada has a mandatory vaccination policy currently in place with accommodations based on the Ontario Human Rights Code.

As part of CARE Canada’s commitment to preventing sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, we conduct reference checks on all final stage candidates in line with the Interagency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. By applying to this role with CARE Canada, you are giving us consent to contact your previous employers to seek information in line with this scheme.