Executive Assistant
Covenant House Toronto
- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
À propos
Development and Campaign
Hybrid
Full Time, Permanent
Level 6
Requisition Number: DC
Covenant House helps youth ignite their potential and reclaim their lives. As Canada's largest agency serving youth who are homeless, trafficked or at risk, we offer the widest range of services to hundreds of young people every day.
More than a place to stay, we provide life-changing care with unconditional love and respect. We meet youth's immediate needs and then we work together to achieve their future goals. We offer 24/7 crisis shelter transitional housing options on-site and, in the community, health and well-being support, training and skill development, and ongoing care once youth move into the community.
For over 40 years, Covenant House has been dedicated to its mission of serving youth on the street and to protect and safeguard all youth with absolute respect and unconditional love. Since 1982, Covenant House has supported more than 100,000 young people.
Overview:
This position is responsible for the smooth operations of the office of the Chief development and marketing officer by managing department workflow, priorities and deadlines, resolving day-to-day issues, supporting the development of budgets, reports, plans and projects as well as providing administrative support to the VP Campaign and department directors.
We are currently recruiting for 1 Full-time, Permanent Position. This is a new role within the organization.
Responsibilities:
Managing the Chief Marketing, Development and Marketing Officer (CDMO) and VP Campaign, calendars in a manner that is respectful of all inquiries, yet diligent in ensuring appropriate use of time, based on the guidelines set by the CDMO/VP.
Assisting with emails and attachments to ensure deadlines are managed and priorities are set.
Maintaining a tracking system to ensure deadlines are met.
Preparing responses to correspondence for CDMO/VP approval and signature.
Liaising with staff, Board Members, Donors and service providers on behalf of the CDMO/VP
Preparing expense documents and purchase requisitions for processing
Tracking budget against expenditures.
Maintaining a functional filing system.
Organizing travel arrangements as required.
Setting up internal and external meetings
Drafting agenda's, reports and completing minutes for meetings
Preparing welcome letters and packages for new volunteers or Committee members
Ensuring contact information for Fundraising/Development Committee members is kept current.
Providing administrative support to the Fundraising/Development Committee.
Organize and coordinate the development of meeting materials, such as reports, presentations etc.
Prepare schedules and templates for department planning, performance reviews and Board reports.
Tracking department deadlines and follow-up with staff to ensure deadlines are met.
Update donor files in Raiser's Edge as needed.
Working with the department to ensure all fundraising policies are organized, updated and reviewed on an annual basis and shared on the staff portal.
Conducting research independently or with a defined team for competitive or environmental analyses, fact-checking or to gathering stats and data.
Prepare PowerPoint presentation for internal and external meetings
Organize onboarding program for new staff and ensure that procedures are followed for staff leaving the agency.
Participate in supporting special events such as donor reception
Qualifications
Preferred BA, College Diploma In Administrative Studies
Must have a minimum of 5 years related work experience
Proficient in Microsoft office at an intermediate to advance level, particularly Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
Use of internet for research
Excellent telephone manner and verbal and written communications
Knowledge of marketing and fundraising with a technical knowledge of fund raising is an asset
Proficient in formal minute taking, senior volunteer interaction, confidential and sensitive material handling
Don't meet every requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet all qualifications. If you are excited about the role but your resume doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the description, apply anyway. You may still be the right candidate for this or other roles.
What we Offer:
Meaningful work.
Competitive compensation.
Benefits such as Health, Dental, Vision, Personal Days, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement and more.
Employee perks which include discounts on gym membership, city bike rentals, auto & home insurance and more.
Interested candidates are welcome to apply directly to this posting on or by March 4, 2026. Only those selected to move forward in our recruitment process will be contacted. No agencies or phone calls please.
Use of AI and Technology in the Hiring Process
Covenant House Toronto does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to make or inform hiring decisions. However, we do use an external applicant tracking system (ATS) to help manage applications efficiently.
While our ATS may apply automated filters or sorting functions, all applications are reviewed and evaluated by human recruiters. No hiring decisions are made by AI.
Commitment to Equitable Recruitment
At Covenant House Toronto we believe in a workplace culture of inclusion that is welcoming, respectful and safe for all staff. It is critical to Covenant House Toronto success to eliminate barriers and promote the inclusion of equity groups. Equity groups have been, and continue to be, underrepresented and marginalized in the workforce, leadership roles, and in some specific occupations. Equity groups include but may not be limited to Indigenous persons, racialized people, gender diverse people, 2SLGBTQIA+ people, and people with disabilities.
In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and Covenant House Policy on Accommodation, a request for accommodation will be accepted as part of the Covenant House recruitment process.
Compétences linguistiques
- English
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