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BALANCE for Blind Adults Hiring Office Coordinator
(Minimum 6 month contract – potential for extension)
People who are blind learn to become independent and participate in the community through individually designed programs from BALANCE for Blind Adults, a community based nonprofit organization.
The Office Coordinator is responsible for managing the BALANCE office by maintaining a professional standard of office/communications systems, paperwork and filing management. Is responsible for ensuring a smooth flow of communication between Office Administrators, Board of Directors, Program Staff and Administrative volunteers. The Office Coordinator supports the Executive Director & Program Coordinator in day to day operations.
Key Functions:
- Act as an administrative support to Executive Director, Board of Directors, Committees, and in a limited capacity, Staff.
- Type, prepare, circulate and mail correspondence and reports
- Convert print text into accessible documents for vision impaired staff, board, and participants
- Format print documents for presentation to government funders & general public
- Record, format and circulate meeting minutes.
- Manage, organize and maintain office files
- Manage databases and mailing lists
- Order office supplies for two offices
- Basic banking activities, filing of invoices, and accounts payables
- Assist with fundraising activities and manage office volunteers
- Support BALANCE participants in small tasks when required
Requirements:
- Experience working with people in a community service organization
- Excellent people skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Able to attend to multiple tasks from a variety of sources
- High level computer skills and able to craft & produce own written materials
Qualifications:
- Able to demonstrate excellent verbal and written English skills
- Able to demonstrate advanced working knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite applications; MSWord, Excel, Access & Outlook.
- Two years experience in office administration; college diploma an asset.
Send resumes by November 10, 2008 to
Sue Archibald, Executive Director
e-mail: s.archibald@balancefba.org
fax: 416-236-4280
Only successful candidates will be contacted for an interview. Thank you for your interest.
Managing Vision Loss
Managing Vision Loss is a ten week peer support group for participants, facilitated by Tom Dekker, our Daily Living Skills instructor.
Sharing your thoughts and ideas with others facing similar situations can be a positive and beneficial experience whether your vision loss is congenital, recent, or still progressing.
We’ll explore the identification and management of common psychological and social challenges due to vision loss, and we’ll look at the stages in the adjustment process. We’ll also discuss problem-solving techniques that can help reduce stress and make life more manageable. Plus, there will be an opportunity to talk about issues that you find particularly challenging.
The next class begins on April 6. Groups are small, so register early to avoid disappointment. To register contact Tom Dekker at 416-236-1796 ext. 25 or via email, t.dekker@balancefba.org
BALANCE for Blind Adults Nutrition and Healthy Living Course/Workshop
BALANCE now provides an opportunity for you to discover a healthy and nutritious approach to grocery selection, meal planning and preparation, getting and staying fit. Workshop participants meet at the BALANCE training centre on Thursdays between 2:00 and 4:00 PM to network and share information.
- Learn about the four food groups and how to access “Canada’s Food Guide”.
- Discover how to take charge of your grocery shopping experience.
- Get information and hands-on experience electing fresh fruits, vegetables and meat products.
- Become informed about product labelling and how understanding it helps you to make nutritious choices.
- Join a growing community of people who want to get and stay fit.
For more information, contact Tom Dekker, BALANCE Daily Living Skills Instructor at (416) 236-1796 Ext. 25, or E-Mail t.dekker@balancefba.org