Method Works Consulting invites qualified individuals to apply for the position of Administrative Assistant. We are a non-profit systems consultancy who strives to help charities work smarter through the intelligent use of technology. We work exclusively with not-for-profits, charities, and foundations to find efficiencies in their systems, support their initiatives, do more online, and change themselves for the better.

We are looking for an individual who is passionate about charities and the causes they serve, and are interested in building relationships with the organizations we work with. The successful candidate will be an excellent collaborator and communicator – both written and oral – and have remarkable organizational skills. Your biggest job will be to provide administrative and editorial support to the management team and consultants.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

There are three main areas this position will support: Maintaining records, editing documents, and monitoring client requests. This specifically includes, but is not necessarily limited to:

• Preparing documents such as status reports, proposals, letters, and memos
• Reviewing documentation, summarizing notes, formatting reports
• Conducting research as required
• Supporting and building client relationships, communicating and following up on all client requests
• Ensuring all electronic records are up-to-date
• Attending and supporting consultants and management during client meetings

QUALIFICATIONS

• A passion for charitable and non-profit organizations
• 2 years minimum post-secondary education (degree or diploma preferred) in communications, not- for-profit studies, commerce, business or a related field
• Demonstrated strong written and verbal communications skills
• Must be highly organized and detail oriented
• Maintain tact and professionalism in handling sensitive and confidential information
• Excellent internet and computer skills especially Microsoft Office; experience with Microsoft Project and Visio, Blackbaud products (such as The Raiser’s Edge), or knowledge of HTML/CSS would be great

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• We have frequent on-site client meetings, so the ability to get around Calgary is important
• Some travel may be required

If you meet our requirements and are interested, please submit your cover letter, resume, and salary expectations as Microsoft Word documents to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . We thank everyone for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.