Youth Employment Services (YES), a non-profit, community organization that delivers English-language job-search and self-employment services to Quebecers is seeking an
Administrative Assistant
YES is looking for a committed candidate to fill a position providing administrative support to the entrepreneurship department. The candidate will assist the Entrepreneurship Program Director with client services, workshops, events, conferences, volunteer management and reports. Knowledge of government and community based entrepreneurship services is a definite asset.

Coordinate and schedule coaching and other appointments;
• Maintain a follow-up system for clients and help the director with the management reports
• Assist in the coordination of special projects;
• Research/compile/update entrepreneurship resources;
• Catalogue and display documentation and resources
• Update binders on Entrepreneurship Programs;
• Follow-up with clients and speakers for workshops;
• Prepare workshop materials;
• Assist in the planning and administration of the Annual Montreal Entrepreneurship Conference;
• Enter client information in CRM in relation to coaching visits;
• Help developing, maintaining and updating “professional contact” lists;
• Deliver and/or moderate information sessions and workshops as needed;
• Prepare monthly agendas for Coaching, Legal and Accounting Services;
• Maintain and update all departmental forms;
• Gather information and surveys from all workshops, conferences, etc;
• Give support to the Entrepreneurship Director with the E-ship conference and other events;
• Maintain and update Library, research on reports on business, keep track of magazines subscriptions. Take book inventories periodically;
• Maintain and update client and volunteer information in database;
• Help expand the entrepreneurship program of the organization;
• Replace the receptionist
Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications
• 2-3 years’ experience in a similar administrative position
• Strong English writing and communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Available to work evenings when necessary
• Organized, detail-oriented
• Must enjoy working with people, with a positive, supportive approach
• Strong Networking Skills
• Excellent Computer skills (Microsoft office)
• Bilingual (French and English)
HOW TO APPLY:
Send your cover letter* and résumé
(*résumé must be accompanied by a cover letter)