Position:
Office
Administrator / Executive Assistant
Organization: Renewal Funds
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
Office
Administrator / Executive Assistant
Organization: Renewal Funds
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
Renewal
Funds (Renewal)
is a pioneer investment firm in the rapidly growing arena of impact investing. Renewal
is catalyzing an emerging asset class of social venture financing by
investing in some of North Am
Funds (Renewal)
is a pioneer investment firm in the rapidly growing arena of impact investing. Renewal
is catalyzing an emerging asset class of social venture financing by
investing in some of North Am
erica’s leading environmental and social mission
businesses. The core investment sectors are organic and natural foods, green
products and environmental & social innovation.
The
Position
Position
Today
we are hiring an Office Administrator / Executive Assistant who can keep
the office running flawlessly and who enjoys wearing many hats. We are looking
for someone who is experienced and flexible with a positive, can-do attitude.
We have an open-concept office and need someone to help us keep things
organized and present a professional face to our guests and the outside world.
This position supports investment professionals with their travel and bookings
and assists with special projects which arise in our small dynamic
organization.
we are hiring an Office Administrator / Executive Assistant who can keep
the office running flawlessly and who enjoys wearing many hats. We are looking
for someone who is experienced and flexible with a positive, can-do attitude.
We have an open-concept office and need someone to help us keep things
organized and present a professional face to our guests and the outside world.
This position supports investment professionals with their travel and bookings
and assists with special projects which arise in our small dynamic
organization.
You’re
someone who is friendly and approachable, the type of person who is willing to
pitch in, no matter the task. You’re excited to work for a company with a
strong social mission and to use your skills to contribute to that mission.
someone who is friendly and approachable, the type of person who is willing to
pitch in, no matter the task. You’re excited to work for a company with a
strong social mission and to use your skills to contribute to that mission.
You
have an eagle-eye for detail and a polished approach to your workload.
Everything in your life has its right place and every task its right way. That
means it’s exceptionally rare for a mistake to get away from you and you thrive
at the centre of the action. You can anticipate needs and take initiative,
always thinking two steps ahead.
have an eagle-eye for detail and a polished approach to your workload.
Everything in your life has its right place and every task its right way. That
means it’s exceptionally rare for a mistake to get away from you and you thrive
at the centre of the action. You can anticipate needs and take initiative,
always thinking two steps ahead.
Tight
deadlines don’t overwhelm you and you work well under pressure. You don’t need
anyone looking over your shoulder or checking work. Multi-tasking comes
naturally to you and you don’t mind being handed a task and running with it.
You’re resourceful and you love organization. You know how to prioritize and
you don’t need help finding solutions.
deadlines don’t overwhelm you and you work well under pressure. You don’t need
anyone looking over your shoulder or checking work. Multi-tasking comes
naturally to you and you don’t mind being handed a task and running with it.
You’re resourceful and you love organization. You know how to prioritize and
you don’t need help finding solutions.
Job
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Reception
duties – greeting guests, deliveries, office supplies & equipment
orders, answering phones, kitchen management, etc. - Update
materials for media releases and Quarterly Reports - Updating
& maintaining our website - Office
lunches & special event coordination - Sending/receiving
couriers - CRM
management and data entry - Capacity
to work on special projects and research - IT
Coordination - Caring
for office environment - Coordinating
sustainability initiatives
Qualifications
- Experience
as an executive assistant, receptionist or in a related administrative
role required - Proficient
in MS Office applications (especially Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook) - Experience
using a CRM database such as Salesforce an asset - Excellent
attention to detail
This
is a full time contract position that has the ability to grow into full time
permanent employment following a 3 month probationary period.
is a full time contract position that has the ability to grow into full time
permanent employment following a 3 month probationary period.
Compensation
- $21/hour
starting wage - We
offer fringe benefits like a monthly office lunch and bi-weekly yoga as
well as a kitchen that is always stocked with delicious organic food and
coffee
More
About Renewal
About Renewal
Renewal is a B-Corp certified
by the non-profit B Lab to have met rigorous standards of social and
environmental performance. In 2014 Renewal was recognized by B Lab
as a Best for the World B-Corp and a Best for Workers. For the
past two years Renewal has been selected as an ImpactAssets 50
Manager, recognizing Renewal’s leadership among impact investors.
by the non-profit B Lab to have met rigorous standards of social and
environmental performance. In 2014 Renewal was recognized by B Lab
as a Best for the World B-Corp and a Best for Workers. For the
past two years Renewal has been selected as an ImpactAssets 50
Manager, recognizing Renewal’s leadership among impact investors.
Renewal is a 1% for the
Planet member, donating 1% of management fees to a selection of
environmental and charitable organizations. The office is powered by 100% green
energy provided by Bullfrog Power. The office is in a LEED Gold
certified building that is home to other likeminded businesses and located
in historic Gastown, Vancouver.
Planet member, donating 1% of management fees to a selection of
environmental and charitable organizations. The office is powered by 100% green
energy provided by Bullfrog Power. The office is in a LEED Gold
certified building that is home to other likeminded businesses and located
in historic Gastown, Vancouver.
How
to Apply
to Apply
Please
send your resume with a cover letter indicating why you want to work with us to
Bernadette Feist:
Bernadette @renewalfunds.com*
No phone calls please. Only those applicants being considered for the position
will be contacted within 2 weeks of receipt of your Resume and Cover Letter.
Closing date for applications is October 9, 2015.
send your resume with a cover letter indicating why you want to work with us to
Bernadette Feist:
Bernadette @renewalfunds.com*
No phone calls please. Only those applicants being considered for the position
will be contacted within 2 weeks of receipt of your Resume and Cover Letter.
Closing date for applications is October 9, 2015.
