Executive Assistant (Term)

Creative Manitoba; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Folklorama, a vibrant not-for-profit organization in Winnipeg, seeks a community-minded Executive Assistant on a term basis to support the Executive Director. The role involves managing administrative functions, overseeing special projects, and requires flexibility for evenings and weekends during festival periods.

Qualifications

• Goal-driven individual with community-oriented mindset.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion in all dealings.
• A proactive approach to anticipating the needs of the Executive Director.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate general administrative functions.
• Oversee special project areas as assigned.
• Assist the Executive Director while maintaining tact and discretion.

Skills

Confidentiality

Tact

Discretion

Job description

Best known for its flagship festival, Folklorama is a vibrant not-for-profit organization that operates 365 days a year, bringing people together by sharing ethno-cultural experiences and education. At this time, Folklorama is seeking a community-minded, goal-driven individual to join the team as Executive Assistant on a term basis.

The Executive Assistant (term) is directly responsible to the Executive Director for the management and coordination of general administrative functions of the office of the Executive Director, as well as overseeing special project areas as assigned. The Executive Assistant (term) always acts in the best interest of the Executive Director, anticipating their needs and maintaining a high level of confidentiality, tact, and discretion.

A full job description is available on our website :

Terms of Employment :

Start date will be September 2nd, 2025. The position term will be 14 months minimum, with the possibility of an extension to 20 months. Schedule is typically 35 hours per week, Monday through Friday. Evening work will be required for monthly meetings and on an as-needed basis. Overtime may be required during the weeks of the Folklorama Festival; applicants must be available evenings and weekends during this time period.