Summer Administrative Assistant

Two Administrative Assistant positions available

Location: AlgomaTrad Centre, Richards Landing

Position 1 Start Date: May 09, 2025

Pay: $20.00 per hour, at 35 hours per week.

Term: 8 weeks.

Position 2 Start Date: July 04, 2025

Pay: $17.60 per hour, at 30 hours per week.

Term: 8 weeks.

*NOTE: These positions are supported by the Canada Summer Jobs and Ontario Summer Opportunity program. As specified in the program requirements, the successful youth candidate:

• is between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment.
• is a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment.
• has a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of the employment and is legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial / territorial legislation and regulations.

About AlgomaTrad

The Algoma Traditional Music and Dance Group (AlgomaTrad) is a charitable organization dedicated to celebration, sharing, learning, and building inclusive community through traditional music, dance, arts, and heritage craft. Since 2004, AlgomaTrad has produced over 400 programs and events, including community dances, concerts, workshops, festivals, and its annual Family Camp. AlgomaTrad’s vision also includes leadership in environmental conservation and sustainability; respect for diverse cultures; acknowledgment and support for Indigenous relationship to the land and region; support for artists and makers, and food security and celebration. AlgomaTrad operates in the Central Algoma, east of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, and is currently developing a centre for heritage arts on St. Joseph Island.

About the Administrative Assistant Position:

The Administrative Assistant will help to support AlgomaTrad’s current and upcoming summer arts programming, including a Summer Concert Series, Workshops, Music sharing sessions, the annual AlgomaTrad Family Camp, and will assist in site maintenance at the AlgomaTrad Centre on St. Joseph Island.

Tasks and responsibilities:

• Work closely with the artistic team to design and host programs throughout the summer.
• Assist with tech support and participant engagement.
• Help with outreach and promotion: social media posts, email, posters, local print media.
• Outreach-related data entry, documentation, and evaluation.
• Assist with site maintenance (i.e., Grounds Maintenance, garden care, cleaning, painting).
• Build positive relationships with local community members, organizations, and businesses, acting as an ambassador for AlgomaTrad and its work in helping to build an inclusive community through arts and culture.

This position reports to and is mentored by AlgomaTrad’s Artistic Directors and Board members.

Skills, experience, and qualifications:

• Self-directed and reliable.
• Organized with good attention to detail.
• Comfortable working in a flexible, collaborative work environment.
• Strong computer/digital skills (word processing, email, Google Drive, Zoom) are an asset.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Enjoys working with people.
• Creative, innovative thinker with good problem-solving skills.
• Respect for diverse people and communities.
• Committed to principles of anti-racism, inclusion, and equity.
• Experience and/or training in Arts (Performing, Visual, Management) is an asset.
• Knowledge about AlgomaTrad’s mission, programs, and initiatives.
• Client service experience is an asset, including volunteerism experience.
• G-class license with access to a reliable vehicle is an asset.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule is essential, including some evenings and weekends.

How to apply:

Please send a resumé and one-page cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and what you feel you would bring to our team and this role. Please include phone and email contact details. Email documents in PDF format, with “Administrative Assistant” as the subject line to music@algomatrad.ca.

Applications must be received by 5pm on Friday, May 02, 2025.

We appreciate all applications, but only those shortlisted will be contacted for an interview. Thank you.