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GENERAL CASTING CALL for National Ad Campaign

Girls Action Foundation is looking for REAL girls and young women between 9 and 25 years old, of all ethnicities, backgrounds, body types and personal styles to shoot a series of artistic promotional videos this Fall. Come as you are!  We want to see your genuine self.

Time: Friday, August 20th from 10am to 3pm
Place: 24 Mount-Royal O., suite 601 (between Clark & St-Laurent) 

If you plan on attending, please send en email to andrea@girlsactionfoundation.ca

To see some of our professional photographer’s work, visit www.timgeorgeson.com

Please share with your networks! 

 

Girls Action Foundation is a national charitable organization. We lead and seed girls’ programs across Canada. We build girls’ and young women’s skills and confidence to change the world. Through our innovative programs, publications, and network of over 200 partnering organizations and projects, Girls Action reaches over 60,000 girls and young women. www.girlsactionfoundation.ca
 

JOB POSTINGS:

 

PROJECT AND ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
 
GIRLS ACTION FOUNDATION is currently seeking to hire an energetic and talented individual to join their team. Under the direction of the Executive Director, this individual will be responsible for assisting the staff in the day-to-day administration of the organization, and specific projects.

Founded in 1995, the GIRLS ACTION FOUNDATION is a national charitable organization that inspires and supports the empowerment, leadership and healthy development of girls and young women across Canada. Through its innovative programs, research and support to a network of over 200 partnering organizations and projects, the GIRLS ACTION FOUNDATION reaches over 70,000 girls and young women annually–providing opportunities to build their strength, discover their power and gain the confidence they need to bring their gifts to the world.

What does GIRLS ACTION FOUNDATION do?

In Montreal, the Girls Action Foundation provides programs to girls and young women in collaboration with schools and community organizations. Our programs create safe, inclusive spaces where girls engage in popular education workshops, discussions, games and creative activities

In addition to working directly with girls and young women, Girls Action Foundation coordinates a network of about 150 community organizations across Canada that deliver innovative violence prevention and empowerment programs to girls aged 9 to 18. To serve our network Girls Action organizes skill-building forums, girls’ program trainings, coordinates a national Day of Action and creates regional partnerships with grassroots organizations.

Major Responsibilities:   

  • Assist Executive Director with administrative tasks
  • Financial Administration: processing expense claims, invoices and regular banking
  • Office coordination; ordering office supplies and technical support, etc.
  • Provide administrative and logistical support for Board of Director’s meetings, other meetings and events as needed
  • Assist staff members with project implementation; communication with members and program participants.
  • First point of contact with the public; answering, transferring and follow-up of phone calls, e-mails and request for information.
  • Data entry and database maintenance
  • Filing, mailing and photocopying
  • Coordinating Executive Director’s agenda and providing appropriate support for her workflow


Desired skills and qualities

  • Experience as an administrative or project assistant
  • Strong written and verbal skills in both French and English
  • Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
  • Well-organized and detail-oriented with excellent follow-through
  • Ability to work both autonomously and in a team; strong ability to contribute to the development of a young and innovative organization
  • Ability to work in a loosely structured environment, highly motivated, creative and energetic
  • Works well under pressure, punctual
  • Tech savvy;  experience working with Microsoft office suite

 
Start Date: August 23rd 2010
Salary: to be determined
Hours:  32 hours a week

How to apply
Please send CV, cover letter, salary expectations and at least two references by July 30th

Send application to:
Miranda@girlsactionfoundation.ca
Telephone: 514-948-1112
Fax: 514-948-5926

Applications can also be mailed to:
Miranda Oprisan  
Girls Action Foundation – Fondation filles d’action
24 Mont-Royal West, Suite 601
Montreal, Québec
H2T 2S2

We thank everyone for applying but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.