Join our Team!!! We are currently seeking an Office Administrator

At Community Futures we work with entrepreneurs and business owners, the non-profit sector and its amazing volunteers, local government and educators to grow community and economy on the North Coast of BC. We require a highly motivated individual with excellent financial, administrative and interpersonal skills to join our team.

This position is well suited for an individual who is very detail-oriented but can see around corners to the next quarter and beyond, is a people leader who offers creative solutions to everyday challenges and can crack a decent joke or two. The successful applicant will be responsible for accounting tasks such as: maintaining general ledger accounts, financial statements, audit preparation, disbursements and collection of funds, payroll, and assist in the preparation of budgets. In addition, the Office Administrator will be in charge of meeting preparation and minutes, policy implementation, grant writing, records management and administrative support to staff.

Preferable skills include:

• Several years of experience in an accounting/administrative roll in positions of increasing complexity and responsibility
• Proven ability to work successfully with a great team yet able to work independently without supervision
• Ability to handle multiple tasks within a changing environment
• Excellent communication skills – verbal and written, and interpersonal skills
• Extraordinary client service, organizational and time management skills
• Excellent decision-making and problem resolution skills
• Advanced working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)

If you feel that you would like to join the Community Futures team and make a positive contribution to your community, please forward your resume with at least three (3) related references, cover letter to General Manager John Farrell, john@cfdc-pnw.com

Closing date for this competition is Friday April 8, 2011 at 3:00pm

The Board and Staff of Community Futures Pacific Northwest are pleased to welcome John Farrell to the teaml as General Manager.

John can be reached at 250.622.2332 ext.22.

Community Futures Pacific Northwest is pleased to announce that Amber Sheasgreen has joined our team as the Business Development Coordinator. Amber looks forward to working with entrepreneurs who want to turn their dreams into realitites.

You can reach Amber at (250) 622-2332

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Small Business Mentoring Network of British Columbia (BC) Society

The Small Business Mentoring Network matches the skills and experience of people who have proven themselves successful in business with those who are just starting out.

For information about small business mentoring in BC click HERE.

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Completed: The North Coast Youth Career Awareness (NCYCA) Project

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Pacific Northwest Gateway Skills Initiative

Inventory of Workforce Skills

Purpose of the project

•  To compile an inventory of existing workforce skills

•  To identify future job opportunities and skills requirements

•  To assess the training and education needed to meet those requirements

•  To identify potential training opportunities for local training institutions

The Final Report is in! Download the report here.