Executive Assistant - StepStones for Youth

CharityVillage; Toronto; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative charitable organization in Toronto is seeking a proactive Executive Assistant to support its leadership team. This dynamic role involves providing essential administrative support, coordinating events, and fostering donor relations while promoting the mission of empowering youth from the child welfare system. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, the organization offers a comprehensive benefits package, generous vacation time, and professional development opportunities, making it an ideal workplace for those passionate about making a positive impact in the community. Join a team dedicated to creating meaningful connections and improving the lives of young people.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefit Package

17 Days Vacation

8 Sick Days

Professional Development Allowance

Mileage Reimbursement

Extended Breaks

Qualifications

• Proven experience in administrative support and event coordination.
• Strong ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the leadership team and ensure efficient operations.
• Coordinate events, manage donor relations, and assist with program activities.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Event Coordination

Proactivity

Detail-Oriented

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

The Organization

We value and celebrate diversity: We are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier-free. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities and are committed to having a team made up of people with diverse skills, experiences, and abilities. We actively encourage BIPOC and LGBTQ+ applicants to apply, and we value the positive impact that diversity has on our teams. We are committed to equity, diversity, and social inclusion within our workforce and in all opportunities provided at StepStones. Accommodations will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code.

StepStones for Youth (www.stepstonesforyouth.com) is an innovative and dynamic charitable organization in Toronto dedicated to providing intervention and sustainable support for children and youth. Many of these youth are exiting the foster care and group home system or are currently living in foster homes and shelters.

Our goal is to create positive and meaningful connections; increase school engagement, high school graduation, and post-secondary enrollment; and increase stable housing, improved mental and physical health, and strong support networks. StepStones adheres to a “whatever it takes” approach to servicing youth and we go above and beyond to support their needs.

Why Work With Us:

• Comprehensive Benefit Package: includes $3K to paramedical services, and Short Term and Long-Term Disability including Employee Assistance Program (EAP) & Grief counselling available free of charge (in addition to benefits) for work-related incidents
• Time-Off: 17 days vacation with a 1-day vacation increase per year worked, up to 35 days vacation
• Leave: 8 sick days, 3 personal days, 1.5 medical appointment days, bereavement allowance
• Professional Development: Training allowance of $700 per year
• Reimbursements: Mileage provided at a competitive rate and all staff are given a petty cash budget
• Extended Break: 1.5-hour lunch break, healthy living program when you exercise for 30 minutes during lunch

StepStones for Youth is seeking an Executive Assistant. The Executive Assistant plays a pivotal role in supporting the leadership team and ensuring the efficient operation of our charity's activities. This multifaceted position encompasses administrative support, event coordination, donor relations, and program assistance. The ideal candidate will be proactive, detail-oriented, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. They should possess strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities and take initiative. The Executive Assistant will work closely with the Executive Director, staff, donors, and volunteers to help advance our mission of empowering young people from the child welfare system and making a positive difference in their lives.