NAJC ADMINISTRATOR WANTED

December 16, 2008

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 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 with accounting support services to maintain financial records
* Interact with community organizations and government in a professional manner
* Provide research on legislation and issues pertinent to the organization
* Attend and provide administrative support for the Annual General Meeting and membership meetings
* Provide administrative support to the National Executive Board
* Assist in organizing workshops and conferences
* Work independently and be bondable
* Be culturally sensitive and aware of the history of the Japanese Canadian community

The position is approximately 20 – 25 hours per week, 5 days a week, with occasional weekend meetings.

The position is a 6 month term position, subject to change

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a resume in confidence to:

NAJC Administrator Position
c/o Terumi Kuwada
404B Webb Place
Winnipeg, MB. R3B 3J4

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