Job description
Are
you a self-motivated and driven person who is organized and enthusiastic about
supporting youth and educators in making a difference in the world?
you a self-motivated and driven person who is organized and enthusiastic about
supporting youth and educators in making a difference in the world?
Founded
in 1995 by human rights activist Craig Kielburger, Free The Children is an
international charity and educational partner that believes in a world where
all young people are free to achieve their fullest potential. We work
internationally to free children from poverty and
in 1995 by human rights activist Craig Kielburger, Free The Children is an
international charity and educational partner that believes in a world where
all young people are free to achieve their fullest potential. We work
internationally to free children from poverty and
exploitation through a
holistic and sustainable development model called Adopt a Village.
Domestically, we offer innovative programs that educate, engage and empower
youth to become agents of change.
Free
The Children is seeking a detail-oriented Coordinator,
Correspondence and Special Projects (internally known as Specialist,
Executive Communications). This position is responsible for providing support
to the Executive Office on all daily correspondence and ongoing project
matters. A sophisticated level of professionalism, confidentiality and discretion
is imperative.
The Children is seeking a detail-oriented Coordinator,
Correspondence and Special Projects (internally known as Specialist,
Executive Communications). This position is responsible for providing support
to the Executive Office on all daily correspondence and ongoing project
matters. A sophisticated level of professionalism, confidentiality and discretion
is imperative.
There
is a three (3) month probationary period, upon reaching the three (3) month
period, all staff members are offered a health plan including dental and
Employee Assistant Program. The position is based out of Free The Children’s
International office in Toronto (233 Carlton Street). This role is perfect for
a new graduate who is looking to grow and work hard. You love big goals and
surpassing expectations.
is a three (3) month probationary period, upon reaching the three (3) month
period, all staff members are offered a health plan including dental and
Employee Assistant Program. The position is based out of Free The Children’s
International office in Toronto (233 Carlton Street). This role is perfect for
a new graduate who is looking to grow and work hard. You love big goals and
surpassing expectations.
Please
include a writing sample with your application. While resumes are
important, we want to know what makes you a great fit for our team and culture.
We will consider resumes on a rolling basis and would like the right person to
join us as soon as possible.
include a writing sample with your application. While resumes are
important, we want to know what makes you a great fit for our team and culture.
We will consider resumes on a rolling basis and would like the right person to
join us as soon as possible.
Responsibilities:
Writing/
Correspondence
Correspondence
- Provide
support to co-Founders on their written communication and correspondence - Ghost
writing responses to emails and letters from external stakeholders on a
daily basis - Adhere
to the rapid responses and turn-around of correspondence and effectively
reach challenging deadlines - Assisting
with follow up from meetings and bringing projects through the
organization - Flexible
writing to adjust voice when corresponding with schools, youth, and
corporate stakeholders alike, effectively following organizational key messaging
Administrative
and Project Support
and Project Support
- Assisting
with special projects in accordance with various members of the Executive
leadership team - Special
projects to include PowerPoint presentations, special events,
organizational campaigns, and other initiatives on an ongoing basis - Performing
research on topics as directed - Maintaining
positive relationships with internal team members to ensure that projects
are complete - Providing
highest level of support with administrative tasks - Assisting
with a multitude of roles at the office allowing for variety, with some
personal assistance - Providing
support on other tasks as required
Skills
and Qualifications:
and Qualifications:
- Must
possess a University/College degree, (Major in Communications or Writing
is preferred) - Minimum
two years of professional experience required , ideally including in a
ghost writing capacity - Demonstrated
writing ability a must, with experience providing support at a similar
professional level preferred - Able
to prioritize effectively and handle challenging, high-volume project
deadlines - Must
be able to work in fast-paced environment with a high degree of accuracy
and attention to detail - Excellent
work ethic and dedication, flexible schedule, comfortable with last minute
requests - Must
be a self-directed, problem-solver and able to complete projects with
limited supervision - Ability
to maintain a high degree of discretion, confidentiality and
accountability
What
makes Free The Children unique…
makes Free The Children unique…
A
Top Employer for Young People, Free The Children is filled with passionate,
driven, entrepreneurial, shameless idealists. This means we work hard, set high
goals and exceed them to help empower youth to change the world.
Top Employer for Young People, Free The Children is filled with passionate,
driven, entrepreneurial, shameless idealists. This means we work hard, set high
goals and exceed them to help empower youth to change the world.
If
you are inspired by collaboration, making friendships with incredible people,
unique additional responsibilities like working on our We Days, and if your
personal values align with our core values, we would love to hear from you.
you are inspired by collaboration, making friendships with incredible people,
unique additional responsibilities like working on our We Days, and if your
personal values align with our core values, we would love to hear from you.
Free
The Children sincerely thanks all those who apply, however only those
considered for an interview will be contacted.
The Children sincerely thanks all those who apply, however only those
considered for an interview will be contacted.
How to apply
