Summer Student – Client Services Assistant (Part time) -POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED-
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Spark Centre is a non-profit organization that provides free advisory services to early stage or growing innovation and technology companies in Durham Region and Northumberland County. Executive coaching, functional advisory, co-location, incubation and day-to-day operational support are just a few of the free services available. To learn more about Spark Centre, please visit: www.sparkcentre.org
POSITION OVERVIEW
You are a team player, driven, and detail-oriented. You love working in a fast-paced environment and are comfortable in an open concept co-working work setting. Working with the Client Services team, the Client Services Assistant is responsible for document management projects, invoice management, and assisting in other projects focused on clients.
KEY LEARININGS ON THE JOB:
- Understanding the business life of an entrepreneur
- Start up Business Life Cycle
- Business launch and operations
- Regional Innovation Centre operations
- Computer skills
- Presentation skills
- Project Management skills
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist in organizing and executing workshops and events
- Support clients as necessary
- Organize monthly client network meetings
- Office supply management
- Projects as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
- First, second, third year Post Secondary student in technology or business program
- Strong working knowledge of MS Office
- Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively
- High degree of initiative, organization and time management skills with strong attention to detail
- Positive attitude, flexible, and self-motivated
- Ability to grasp tasks quickly, a willingness to learn and take initiatives when necessary
- Highly developed organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks at once
Compensation: Hourly Rate: $15 per hour
Required hours per week: 30-40
Duration: June 12, 2017 to August 25, 2017
Reports to: Operations Analyst
Please send resume and cover letter to Michelle Shurland-Jadoo at [email protected] by Friday June 09th, 2017
