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Office Assistant
RockRidge Canyon A Young Life of Canada property Princeton, British Columbia, Canada |
Job Description
Job Title: Office Assistant
Reports to: Office Supervisor
Work Location: RockRidge Canyon, Princeton, BC
Term: Full-time permanent
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To apply, submit your resume here: Application Form
When applying via email be sure to include a cover letter and current resume.
Our selection process will begin immediately, however, we will continue to accept applications until the position is filled. Thank you for your interest in working with Young Life and RockRidge Canyon.
Position Purpose
RockRidge Canyon is a Young Life of Canada property in Princeton, British Columbia, owned and operated by Young Life for the purpose of reaching teenagers with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. It additionally functions as a Christian conference and retreat centre when not being used by Young Life.
Reporting to the Property Office Supervisor at RockRidge Canyon (RRC), the Office Assistant has a high standard of providing office support and recruitment aligned with Young Life’s mission. The Office Assistant supports recruitment of summer interns and summer staff, medical team volunteers, and summer adult guests. They also undertake special projects as assigned by the Property Manager.
The Office Assistant subscribes to Young Life’s Statement of Faith and abides by its Codes of Conduct.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Spiritual Leadership
- Model Christ in word, deed and actions.
- Model and promote Young Life’s mission, core values, and strategic plan.
- Pray for kids, Young Life volunteers, and fellow Young Life staff. Ensure that all ministry at RockRidge Canyon is designed and carried out with a dependence on prayer that flows from a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
- Personal knowledge and experience of the saving work of Jesus Christ, pursuing personal spiritual growth and involved in a local church.
Office Administration:
- General office duties, including responding to emails, reception for callers and drop-in visitors, organizing & ordering office supplies, and overseeing/shipping lost and found items.
- Bookkeeping support in both accounts receivable and accounts payable.
- Administrative support for the Property team, as requested.
Young Life Summer Camping:
- Organize, track and support recruitment of interns and summer staff.
- Receiving and routing applications and storing documents.
- Support summer camper arrivals and departures, adult guest program, and medical health records.
Team Duties and Responsibilities:
- Model open communication and work collaboratively with the property staff team and the Young Life staff team in support of Young Life’s mission, core values and strategic plan.
- Engage with and foster healthy relationships with the property staff team.
- Attend devotionals and staff meetings.
- Nourish a truthful, accountable, forgiving, joyful, and healthy work culture.
Personal and Professional Development:
- Pursue opportunities to further grow and develop ability and capacity through professional development training as directed or approved by the Office Supervisor.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
- High school diploma required. Some post-secondary education in business administration or equivalent preferred.
- Knowledge, understanding and experience in Young Life or other youth ministry an asset.
- Experience in not-for-profit or public organization is beneficial.
Skills
- Strong ethical, Christ-like character.
- Model responsible work habits, effective servant-leadership and stewardship.
- Strong communication skills. Diplomatic and tactful.
- Integrity to deal with sensitive or confidential material and situations.
Abilities
- Results oriented coupled with ability to work with a diverse team. Able to work under pressure.
- Intermediate proficiency in a Google Team Drive based operating environment.
- Experience with any of the following applications are an asset: Constant Contact or Mail Chimp, Jot forms, Camp Brain, QuickBooks, Sage Accounting, or any Project Management software.
Other requirements
- Legally entitled to work in Canada.
- Must be willing to relocate to Princeton, BC.
- Valid Class 5 driver’s license and clean driver’s abstract required.
- Able to work a flexible schedule according to seasonal operating requirements.
- Current clean criminal record check, including vulnerable sector search required as a condition of employment.
Work Conditions
Work Location
- Work is performed in a rural camp setting.
Physical Requirements
- Employee is required to look at a computer screen and use a keyboard for up to 70-90% of the time.
- The employee is required to see, talk and hear.
Work Conditions
- Work is deadline driven.
- Work is seasonal and at times there will be large volumes of work to undertake.
Hours of Work
- This is a full-time position. The work week is generally Monday to Friday, 40 hours a week.
Hazards
- Hazards are considered minor and controllable.
Note
This description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skill, efforts or working conditions associated with this job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the principal job elements. Other duties may be assigned.
If you have questions, please contact RockRidge Canyon at (250) 870-9030.