Employment Opportunity: Executive Assistant with the Shevchenko Foundation

July 21, 2010 -- The Ukrainian Canadian Foundation of Taras Shevchenko (Shevchenko Foundation) is a chartered philanthropic institution dedicated to the promotion, development and preservation of Ukrainian language, literature, education, culture and the arts in Canada.

The successful candidate will provide administrative support to the Executive Director, Board of Directors and committees, and coordinate and oversee administrative and programming duties, including office duties, program development and execution.

Qualifications:

• Exceptional organizational skills, ability to multi-task
• Computer skills such as Excel, Word, Power Point and publishing software
• Ability to work independently
• Good writing and verbal communication, attentive to detail
• Proficiency in both English and Ukrainian language, spoken and written

Must be prepared to work some evenings, weekends and to travel as required.

Location: 202-952 Main Street Winnipeg, MB

Application Deadline: August 15, 2010

Salary: commensurate with experience

Please send your resume and covering letter to:

Shevchenko Foundation
Attention: Lesia Szwaluk
202-952 Main Street Winnipeg, MB R2W 3P4
or e-mail
lesia@shevchenkofoundaton.ca