QPIRG McGill

ATTENTION TO MEMBERS: QPIRG office closed for Reading break!

The QPIRG McGill main office will be closed from Monday February 20th to Friday February 25th. If you need to use the space during that time, you must have after-hours access. All emails and phone calls will be returned on Monday, February 27th.

thanks for you understanding,

QPIRG McGill Board and Staff.

JOB POSTING QPIRG MCGILL: FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR

 QPIRG McGill is Hiring a Finance and Administrative Coordinator!

Application Deadline: Wednesday, March 7^th, 2012, 5:00pm

The Quebec Public Interest Research Group (QPIRG) at McGill University is a student-funded not-for-profit organization that conducts research, education, and action on a variety of social justice and environmental issues at McGill and in the Montreal community. We are looking for a dynamic, organized, and resourceful person committed to social and environmental justice to fill a one-year renewable contract for a 35-hour/week position as Finance and Administrative Coordinator.

Tasks and responsibilities:

• Coordinating the financial operations of the organization, including payroll and accompanying remittances; liaising with the QPIRG Bookkeeper; coordinating an annual audit; developing a finance committee; banking and other financial tasks.
• Developing and maintaining annual budget and producing regular financial reports for the Board of Directors
• Fundraising and grant writing
• Acting as financial liaison with QPIRG Working Groups; providing general support to Working Groups, alongside the Programming and Outreach Coordinator
• Facilitating collaborations between QPIRG and other campus based initiatives on event series
• Organizing the Annual General Meeting of QPIRG McGill, in collaboration with the other core staff
• Coordinating office supplies and general office upkeep; participating in collective office management and administration
• Developing and maintaining updated QPIRG McGill policies
• Coordinating collaborations on core programming with the SSMU, such as Culture Shock and Social Justice Days
• Liaising with McGill on Administrative issues

A successful candidate will possess the following:

• Good understanding of the structure and day-to-day operations of not-for-profit organizations and/or community organizations (ie. board, staff and volunteers)
• Experience in community organizing, activism and mobilization
• Commitment to the principles of QPIRG McGill’s mandate and its realization
• Anti-oppression analysis and proficiency in applying this to all levels of decision-making
• Knowledge and awareness of political, social, economic and environmental issues
• Experience in event planning and coordination
• Ability to work with a broad range of people and political perspectives
• Ability to work both autonomously and with others
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks

Required Skills:

• Demonstrated organizational and communication skills,
• Some knowledge and experience with financial management and budgeting
• Experience working with student groups and community organizations
• Strong computer knowledge and experience with Macintosh computers, and experience working with Excel
• Bilingual in spoken French and English as well as excellent English writing skills.
• Experience with programming events and running campaigns
• Experience with consensus-based decision-making and facilitation

Assets:

• Familiarity with PIRGs
• Familiarity with McGill University, its institutions, and the campus milieu
• Knowledge of Montreal-area community groups
• Experience developing organizational policy for not-for-profit organizations and/or community organizations
• Experience with conflict resolution and mediation
• French writing skills
• Experience working with Macintosh computer software including Microsoft Office and Adobe Suites.
• Comfort and experience with public speaking
• Experience in not-for-profit sector
• Experience writing press releases and doing other media work

QPIRG McGill recognizes and welcomes the unique contributions that individuals from marginalized and oppressed communities bring to our organization, and invites these individuals to apply.  We encourage applicants to describe the unique contributions they, as individuals with diverse experiences, would bring to QPIRG McGill in their cover letter or resume. Please indicate clearly in your cover letter if you would like to be considered for Employment Equity.

In order to encourage a diverse range of applicants, QPIRG-McGill is committed to providing training for this position. We encourage anyone with many of the qualifications, even if this does not include all, to still apply.

We regret that the QPIRG-McGill office is not currently wheelchair-accessible.

Position Details:

• 35 hours/week (to be specified upon hiring), $18/hour (+ benefits); 1 year contract, renewable; some evening and weekend work will be required
• Start Date:  Wednesday, March 28^th, 2012, 12:00pm

 Application Deadline: Wednesday, March 7^th, 2012, 5:00pm

To apply, send CV and cover letter to:

By mail or in person:

QPIRG-McGill

3647 University, 3rd Floor

Montreal, Quebec, H3A 2B3

By e-mail: qpirg@ssmu.mcgill.ca  (Please indicate “QPIRG-McGill Hiring Committee” in the subject line of the e-mail)

*Please note that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. *