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South Shore Palliative Care Hospice Society Office Administrator
The South Shore Hospice Palliative Care Society has a vision for quality and compassionate end of life
care for residents of Lunenburg and Queens counties. We are a non-profit organization that is supported by the generosity of our community.


Position Overview: The Office Administrator position is integral to the day-to-day function of the office and is the first point of contact for the Society. As such, the administrator must embody empathy and efficiency in a pleasant, respectful, and helpful manner; acting in the best interest of the Society. As Office Administrator, you will work independently in our Bridgewater office, interacting with the public, Board members and volunteers.


The position will report to the Executive Director and works closely with Board Chair and the Treasurer.

Duties & Responsibilities include:

  • Greeting donors, accepting, and processing donations, managing incoming and outgoing correspondence
  • Answering phone calls, emails, and written correspondence in a timely manner
  • Finance related duties, including, but not limited to: preparing and making bank deposits, entering deposits and payments into Quickbooks Online
  • Maintain up to date information on contacts and accounts, including office filing and related databases
  • Support fundraising events; development and maintenance of forms and promotional materials
  • Maintain office and other supplies, as needed
  • Ensure the office is organized, neat and presentable for public and Society meetings
  • Process and record Income Tax and business receipts
  • Support and assist Board members and Volunteers, as required
  • Schedule office space for small committee work
  • Assist Volunteer Coordinator with scheduling volunteers and gathering volunteer information
  • Other duties as assigned and as needs arise.

Qualifications:
Graduate of an office assistant administration program or equivalent experience. Ability to work
independently or as part of a team. Proficiency in database management, fund raising software and a
variety of on-line communication platforms such as Zoom, Facebook, Instagram and websites. Excellent communication and organizational skills. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport and relationships with others. Familiarity with programs such as Quickbooks Online, Square and Canada Helps

Job Details Hours: 30 hours per week (Monday to Friday office hours of 10:00am to 4:00pm) with 5
additional hours if required.
Salary: $26 to $28 per hour


A Criminal Records Check is a requirement within 30 days of the start date

Thank you for your interest in joining our team!