Homestarts Incorporated is looking for Co-ordinator(s) to manage the day-to-day tasks at Non-Profit / Co-operative Housing properties in York Region (Richmond Hill, Newmarket, Markham). The position could be full-time (5 days/37.5 hours per week) or part-time (3 days/22.5 hours per week) and could be at one or at multiple non-profit / co-operative housing properties. Occasional evening or weekend work will be required in either position to attend Board, Committee and Members / Tenants meetings.
Education required
• University degree or an equivalent combination of education and related work experience.
Experience required
• Minimum three years’ experience in non-profit or co-op housing, social services or related field
• Extensive customer service
• Previous experience working with a volunteer board of directors
• Proven ability to handle challenging situations and multiple priorities
The successful applicant will be
• able to work independently, while working within a team
• effective at prioritizing tasks and handling stress in an extremely busy environment
• proficient with Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint; familiar with NewViews / NVNPH, HMWorx
• knowledgeable about housing policy and the associated regulatory environment
Someone with no experience in co-op or non-profit housing may be considered provided they have the relevant, transferable skills and a compatible work/educational background, including working with a volunteer board of directors, ability to manage multiple priorities, etc.
Homestarts provides a comprehensive compensation package, tiered to reflect length of employment, including group benefits after 6 months, 3 weeks’/6% vacation to start and RRSP contribution after 1 year.
Homestarts is a non-profit company with a volunteer board of directors which strongly believes in promoting from within.
Homestarts is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Human Resources will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process.
WE THANK ALL APPLICANTS, HOWEVER, ONLY THOSE CHOSEN FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED.
Please submit your resume and cover letter by email only to: hr@homestarts.org
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