Hiring: Summer Student, Operations Assistant
Mission and Vision
Well Suited Kingston’s mission is to support and build confidence in men, inspiring them on their journey to economic independence by providing suitable attire and career development tools. In working with community partners, and treating every individual with unconditional respect, we help them enter the workforce, stay employed and connect with services to improve their job—readiness and life skills to open doors and become examples of success in their communities.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Title: Operations Assistant
Responsible to: The Board of Directors
Reporting to: Operations Manager
Start Date: June 24, 2024 – August 23, 2024
Purpose of the Position: to provide overall operational support to a growing organization supporting gentlemen seeking apparel for the purpose of preparing for an interview, new employment, or changes in their work life. The primary focus of this summer student program is general administration in operations. This role will provide all-round experience in running a not-for-profit organization.
Ideal Candidate: a person seeking an opportunity to support and learn the operating aspects of a not-for-profit organization. A well-rounded person with a Can-Do attitude that will work with a group of experienced individuals with compassion and a desire to take this to the next level. A focus on awareness of the organization and general admin support is key in this role.
Duties and responsibilities:
Assist with planning and implementation of Social Media content, Communications and a Marketing Plan.
Promote awareness and assist with fundraising activities.
Assist in arranging suiting times and coordinating volunteers.
Participate in the suiting of clients with another representative.
Assist with and support summer events such as sidewalk sales.
Research and prepare guidelines and materials for relevant workshops. A workshop could be resume writing, interviewing techniques, how to make a good impression.
Administrative support: form preparation, documentation, follow-up
Coordinate photos, storylines, and ‘Did Well’ stories, that could support future fund-raising activities
Assist with organization, ‘tagging’, and sorting of shop attire
Assist with a survey process of previous clients
Assisting with the onboarding of volunteers
Qualifications:
A positive background check.
Organized, punctual and outgoing.
Basic computer skills.
Experience including but not necessary: retail, marketing, or hospitality.
Possess a non-judgemental attitude.
A compassionate manner when assisting those seeking support.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is required to stand; walk; climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Compensation, Scheduling, Confidentiality:
Comply with the Canada Summer Jobs program agreement.
Confidentiality: A Non-Disclosure and Confidentiality document will be required.
Hours of work: 30 hours per week for 9 weeks. Schedule Monday to Friday with the occasional Saturday to assist with events.
Rate of Pay: $20 per hour.
To apply: email your resume and cover letter to opsmanager@wellsuitedkingston.com