Operations Coordinator - Administration ~ Closed
The Gibsons Community Building Society
The Gibsons Public Market & Nicholas Sonntag Marine Education Centre
A Vibrant Hub of Coastal Life
Are you interested in joining an organization that makes an impact? Are you drawn to organizing people, offices, systems, and finances? If you have experience in administration, banking, customer service, and/ or bookkeeping and are looking for a fulfilling career move, this may be the role for you! Our client, the Gibsons Community Building Society is pleased to announce they are looking for Operations Coordinator - Administration.
The Gibsons Community Building Society
The Gibsons Community Building Society (GCBS) is a not-for-profit society that operates the Gibsons Public Market and the Nicholas Sonntag Marine Education Centre. Gibsons Public Market is a destination for Sunshine Coast residents and visitors where all are welcome to convene and learn, enjoy local food, fresh produce, art and entertainment. The Nicholas Sonntag Marine Education Centre is a 30-tank “collect-and-release” aquarium which is home to more than 200 creatures representing 70 species, all collected from the pristine waters of Howe Sound and Sechelt Inlet. The GCBS believes in connecting people to foster a healthier, more social, and caring community. They inspire sustainable behaviour for the health of our ocean and planet and they create opportunities for artists and entrepreneurs to foster community economic development. Please visit www.gibsonspublicmarket.com and www.gibsonsmarine-ed.org for more information.
What Will the Operations Coordinator - Administration Undertake?
Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Operations Coordinator - Administration (OCA) provides key support to the senior leadership team, the finance department, and to Board members. The OCA will schedule meetings, prepare and send correspondence, maintain records, manage the data base, and order office supplies. The OCA will provide program and event support as well as front desk / reception coverage when needed. The OCA will also undertake basic accounts payable and receivable, report on daily cash sales, reconcile petty cash, and prepare regular bank deposits.
What Skills, Competencies and Experience Does the Operations Coordinator - Administration Possess?
This is a progressive, value driven environment and the ideal place for you to carry on in your career. As the ideal candidate you bring a high comfort level with technology, fantastic interpersonal and communications skills, and some cash handling experience. You have a strong interest in working in an organization that supports the community, a keen eye for detail, and you enjoy problem solving. This role is ideal for someone with intermediate administration and bookkeeping skills or a beginner who has a keen interest in getting organized and learning about entry level accounting. Discretion, tact, and confidentiality are essential as is flexibility and a willingness to jump in to get the work done.
How Can I Apply?
The Society offers a fun, passionate, and engaging work environment, the opportunity to make an impact alongside a dedicated and professional team, and the chance to make this brand-new role your own. If you enjoy every day being different and working in a meaningful environment then please submit, in confidence, your resume with a letter of introduction to hello@praxisrecruitment.ca. This position will remain open until filled. We respond to all queries and applicants.
Praxis Recruitment is a Recruitment Firm located on the Sunshine Coast (the traditional and unceded homelands of the shíshálh and Skwxwú7mesh Nations) in beautiful British Columbia. We provide exceptional customer service and operate with the highest level of respect to our clients and applicants.
