Organization: Renewal Funds
Website: http://www.renewalfunds.com
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
Renewal Funds (Renewal) is a pioneer in the rapidly gr
owing arena of
impact investing. Renewal is catalyzing an emerging asset class of
social venture financing by investing in some of North America’s
leading environmental and social mission businesses. For almost two
decades, Renewal and its predecessors have added value to
entrepreneurs by providing capital, networks and expertise with the
objective of generating above market returns while creating positive
change in the world. The core investment sectors are organic and
natural foods, green products and environmental & social innovation.
The Position
We are hiring a permanent part-time person to act in an administrative
role to support our Legal & Administrative Manager and provide backup
coverage for our reception. We are seeking someone who is experienced
and flexible with a mature and positive can-do attitude.
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.
With an eagle-eye for detail and a polished approach to your workload,
everything in your life has its right place and every task a thorough
and precise process. That means it’s exceptionally rare for a mistake
to get away from you and you thrive on attention to detail. Tight
deadlines don’t overwhelm you and you work well under pressure. You
don’t need anyone looking over your shoulder or checking your work.
You’re resourceful and you love organization. You know how to
prioritize and you don’t need help finding solutions. You enjoy
working with excel and spending your time going over spreadsheets. You
will pitch in with your ideas and help create processes to increase
efficiency, always thinking two steps ahead.
Job Responsibilities
• Part Time Reception: Deliveries, phones, booking events, scheduling
and organizing boardroom, kitchen management
• Administrative Assistant: supporting our legal and administration
manager with investor communications, including preparation of and
assistance with proofreading large volumes of documents for
distribution; updating our investor information database; mail-outs to
investors, special projects assistant, and other various and sundry
administrative duties as required
This is a part time contract position that has the ability to grow
into a permanent part or full time position. At Renewal, we work hard
to ensure everyone has a voice and all doors are open. We are open to
different forms for part-time – a shortened work day 5 days a week or
3 days per week.
Qualifications
• Minimum 2 years general and administrative office experience
• Experience as an executive assistant, receptionist or in a related
administrative role
• Proficient in MS Office applications (especially Excel, Outlook,
Word, PowerPoint, )
• Strong skill set using a contact database such as Outlook and Salesforce
• Excellent attention to detail
Compensation
• $21/hour starting wage
• We enjoy some 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
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.
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.
How 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 May 15th, 2015.
