Programs Assistant–Summer Student

About Wellspring Alberta

Wellspring Alberta is a charitable organization affiliated with the Wellspring Cancer Support Foundation, dedicated to supporting, educating, and empowering individuals living with cancer—as well as their caregivers and families. We offer a wide range of evidence-informed programs and services, all provided free of charge, to help navigate the many challenges that come with a cancer diagnosis.

Our vision is that no one has to face cancer alone.

Wellspring Alberta’s work is made possible through the generous donations of individuals, corporations, foundations and grassroots fundraisers, and with the efforts of committed volunteers, dedicated staff and skilled contracted program leaders.

The Opportunity:

Reporting to the Program Director at a Calgary House, the Programs Assistant–Summer Student will work closely with our program team to support the day-to-day delivery of programs and with the Program Director to update program documentation and systems. This position offers a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in both program and administrative tasks within a dynamic work environment. This is a temporary, full-time position (37.5 hours per week) running from July through August, based in Calgary. Some evening and weekend work may be required.

Responsibilities:

• Supports the program team and volunteers in the Centre and on the phones

• Answers member and volunteer questions related to programs and refers inquiries where appropriate to the Centre Manager(s)

• Assists with updating program management documents, data entry, and document management

• Attends Wellspring staff and program team meetings

• Supports the program team in preparing program supplies

• Hosts Wellspring online programs

• Performs other general office tasks as needed

Required knowledge and skills:

• Currently enrolled as a student in college, or university

• Legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations

• Proficiency including Office 365; comfort in learning applications an asset

• Strong interpersonal skills, loves to work with people

• Highly organized, with excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail

• Ability and comfort working in a fast-paced environment

• Self-motivated and able to work independently in a hybrid work setting

• Warm, professional demeanor

• Ethical, personal integrity, sense of humour, strong team orientation, flexible, and able to receive productive feedback

To apply:

We offer a competitive wage, along with an empowering and inspiring team environment.

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to Niki Fehr at nikif@wellspringalberta.ca. This posting will close once we have found a successful candidate. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Inclusion Statement

Wellspring Alberta is committed to being an inclusive organization. We are in a process of expanding the diversity of identities and lived experiences, to be more reflective of the communities in which we work and live.

To support this process, we’ve become an employer partner of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion, developed an Advisory group, and we are taking action as part of our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion.

We encourage applications from groups that are typically under-represented in cancer-serving organizations including BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour) individuals, 2SLGBTQ+ identifying individuals, persons with disabilities, and candidates from all equity seeing groups.

We welcome you to contact us for a conversation about accessibility and accommodations throughout the recruitment process.

We know that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for roles unless they meet every single requirement. If you’re excited about the role, but your qualifications don’t match perfectly, we encourage you to apply.

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