New Job Office Manager In Alberta

Full Time Office Manager

Grey Wooded Forage Association

Rocky Mountain House AB

The GWFA is looking for a full time office manager to conduct operations of our charitable organization. In this role, you will promote the GWFA through various media and marketing platforms, pursue funding, and work closely with the board of directors and partner organizations.

Key Responsibilities

. Fulfill day-to-day operations of the charitable organization

. Work with field staff and summer students

. Work under the direction of the Board of Directors

. Engage producers in all aspects of the Ag industry

. Establish and maintain good working relationships with partner organizations and government

. Administer accounts and financial affairs

. Seek and create charitable funding opportunities via: grant writing, sponsorship, cold calling, memberships and fundraising events

. Develop and publish the monthly newsletter and publications

. Manage website, social media accounts and advertising content

. Prepare and deliver monthly board meeting topics via powerpoint/ sharepoint ( agendas, minutes, financials)

Competencies & Skills

· High level of integrity and confidentiality of information

· Leadership and Organizational commitment

· Strong communication and public speaking skills

· Ability to schedule and coordinate projects

· Reach expected goals within deadlines and with accuracy

· Apply critical thinking and problem solving skills (personnel and business ventures)

· Experience with Charitable organization functions

· Experience with Fundraising – sponsorship, membership, grant writing

· proficient with office 365 and zoom

· Familiar with quickbooks, AR & AP, invoicing, electronic banking systems, e-transfers

· Timesheets and payroll

· proficient in social media skills; website content, facebook, twitter, poster development

· marketing strategies and event management

Job Requirements:

* Must be over 18 years old

*Degree in Ag Management, Ag Economics, Ag Marketing, Business or related field

* Must hold a valid class 5 operator’s license

* Must have a reliable vehicle with valid insurance

* Provide criminal record check upon interview

* Provide 3 references upon interview

Application deadline: November 5 2021

Expected Start Date: as soon as suitable candidate has been found

Job Type: Full time, Permanent 37.5 Hours per week

Salary $ 23.00-$25.00 per hour plus Benefits

Please forward application to:

Grey Wooded Forage Association

Attention: GWFA Board Chair

PO Box 1448

Rocky Mountain House, AB T4T 1B1

we thank all applicants , only selected candidates will be contacted

Application deadline: 2021-11-05

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $23.00-$25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• On-site parking
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Do you have experience in agriculture ?
• Have you ever used powerpoint ?
• Do you have experience with grant writing ?
• Do you have experience working with a board of directors ?

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience:

• Management: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work remotely:

• No