The Administrative and Communications Assistant provides administrative and communications support to the MCC Québec program. The role coordinates French-language communications, donor materials, translation and proofreading, and administrative logistics for MCC Québec programs and events. The position also provides limited support to the Peace and Justice Office and strengthens MCC Canada’s capacity to communicate and engage in French.

This part-time 12-month term position is 0.5 FTE and may be worked remotely or on a hybrid basis, with a preference for a hybrid arrangement.  

For a French version of the job description click here. 

Qualifications:

Essential

• Fluency in  both French and English
• Relevant post-secondary education
• 3-5 years of administrative experience
• Strong proficiency  in Microsoft Office including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in both French and English, with the ability to exercise  diplomacy and discretion
• Excellent organizational skills, with demonstrated ability to  manage deadlines and changing priorities
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Ability to provide basic translation from English to French and proofread translated materials
• Police record check

Preferred

• Experience providing administrative support to professionals
• Previous experience working with MCC

All MCC workers are expected to exhibit a commitment to: a personal Christian faith and discipleship; active participation in a Christian church or Christian community; and nonviolent peacemaking. MCC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to employment equity. MCC values diversity and invites all qualified candidates to apply.

Key Responsibilities

Major Responsibilities:

50% Communication and Donor Relations work
50% Organizational Assistance

50% Communication and Donor Relations work

• Monthly production of In Touch/En Contact
• Connection with Development, Marketing and Communication Depart on appeals, DPO, disaster response, Annual Impact Report, and Christmas Giving
• Coordinate logistics around translation; light translation and proofreading of translated texts
• Manage MCC Qc Facebook page and MCC website content in French

50% Organizational Assistance

• Summerbridge
  • Advertising
  • Registration and onboarding of participants
  • Administrative management and follow-up (orientation logistics, reports) 
• Logistics of other programs: SOOP, SALT, learning tour

General

• Ensure that the Gospel of Jesus Christ is exemplified in the performance of all job

responsibilities and through personal example.

• Model nonviolent peacemaking through daily interactions with staff and the public.
• Participate in a local church and gatherings, being willing to use their gifts within the local faith community
• Respond to general inquiries as requested in a positive and timely manner, offer hospitality
• Other duties as assigned

Contact/Relationships:

Act as a resource for and have regular contact with MCC Québec staff and constituents, as well as with the Peace and Justice Office staff. The individual must be versed in MCC policies and procedures.

Supervision:

No supervisory responsibilities.

Complexity/Competencies:

The duties are diversified and include efficiency in office work and communications, organizational skills and detail work, especially in ensuring the accuracy of translated materials, and the ability to interact extensively with all levels of personnel.

Independent Action:

Incumbent must be able to work independently as well as multi-task. The assignments are administrative and communicational and require a high level of discretion, judgment and, sometimes, modifications.

Initiative and Ingenuity: