Local Food, Food Security

WECAN Food Basket Society of Alberta; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading organization in Edmonton is seeking a part-time Administrative Assistant. The role involves customer service, data entry, and logistical support for community programs. Ideal candidates will be organized, have strong communication skills, and be enthusiastic about food security.

Qualifications

• Experience working with volunteers is an asset.
• Knowledge about bookkeeping procedures is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Responding to inquiries from the public by phone, email, or social media.
• Data entry of monthly food orders into CiviCRM.
• Providing logistical support to community members and volunteers.

Skills

Organized

Customer Service

Communication

Enthusiasm about food security

Experience working with volunteers

Tools

Microsoft Suite

CiviCRM

Job description

WECAN Food Basket Society of Alberta is looking for a part time Administrative Assistant.

Duties Include:

• Customer Service –Responding to inquires from the public by phone, email, or social media.
• Data entry of monthly food orders into CiviCRM and creating packages to support monthly food order.
• Providing logistical support to community members and volunteers.
• Coordinating financial transactions and filing documentation in Sharepoint.
• Providing administrative support to program manager, volunteers, bookkeeper, and the board.

Skills Required:

• Organized and able to work independently.
• Friendly and patient customer service skills.
• Strong communication skills, both written and by telephone.
• Enthusiasm about food security.
• Experience working with volunteers is an asset.
• Familiar with Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Sharepoint.
• Familiarity with CiviCRM is an asset.
• Knowledge about bookkeeping procedures is an asset.

Working Hours: Hours of work are 20 hours per week (9 AM to 2 PM Tuesday through Friday). Hybrid work options are available. Must be able to commute to Edmonton regularly.

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Current status: Open/apply now. Date posted: May 15 2025 ID: 73645

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