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?
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 e
xploitation 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 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 for two years. 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.
Responsibilities:
Writing/
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
- 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:
- 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…
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.
If you are looking
for a predictable 9–5 work environment, this won’t be the right fit.
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.
Free The Children
sincerely thanks all those who apply, however only those considered for an
interview will be contacted.
How
to apply
Please apply at: http://www.freethechildren.com/about-us/careers-job-postings/?cc=show&id=6234758
