NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF JAPANESE CANADIANS
ADMINISTRATOR POSITION
The National Association of Japanese Canadians is a national organization with a mandate to “promote and develop a strong Japanese Canadian identity thereby strengthening local communities and the national organization, and to strive for equal rights and liberties for all people, particularly racial and ethnic minorities”.
The NAJC is seeking a candidate for the position of Administrator for the National Executive Office located in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Reporting to the President, the successful candidate will be providing accounting support, interacting with community organizations and government, researching legislation and related issues, organizing workshops and conferences, and giving administrative support for the Annual General Meeting, membership meetings, and the National Executive Board.
The successful candidate will possess the following qualifications:
- Have superior written and oral communication skills
- Possess organizational and planning skills for office administration
- Demonstrate proficiency with electronic communication: file/data management, word processing/spread sheet, website management
- Work independently and be bondable
- Be culturally sensitive and aware of the history of the Japanese Canadian community
The position is approximately 20 hours per week, 5 days a week, with occasional weekend meetings. The position is a 1-year contract.
Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a resume by October 1, 2014, in confidence to:
NAJC Administrator Position
c/o Bev Ohashi, President
3rd Floor – 207 Donald St.
Winnipeg, MB R3C 1M5
