Standardbred Canada is seeking applicants for a part-time contract position for an Executive Assistant to fill a maternity leave.

If you are an energetic self-starter with excellent planning, organizational, communication and computer skills and are looking for a contract position, please apply!

Responsibilities

Primary duties include the co-ordination of board and committee meetings, all notices of meetings, taking minutes, coordinating director election and assisting with the 2017 World Trotting Conference & Driving Championship.

The applicant is required to maintain confidentiality and professionally interact with board members, employees, management and the public.

The successful applicant must be a team player, detail-minded, a multi-tasker and be able to work independently with minimum direction. This position is for three or four days per week.

Knowledge/Skills/Experience

• Post secondary education and 5+ working experience supporting C-suite executive staff

• 5+ years experience in non-profit member based organization

• 5+ experience working with a Board of Directors

• Experience co-coordinating director elections

• Taking minutes

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Strong MS Office skills including Word, Power Point, Publisher and Excel

• Strong organizational and time management skills

This part-time contract position is available immediately until December 31, 2016.

Interest applicants are asked to please send your cover letter and resume to [email protected]

Deadline for applications: Monday, May 2, 2016

We thank all those who apply but only those applicants who are selected for an interview will be contacted.