Administrative Assistant

Canadian National Institute for the Blind • Moncton, NB

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Administrative Assistant will be responsible for supporting a team of volunteers and staff as we deliver technology, recreation, and SmartLife programs. This position is funded through the Canada Summer Job program. Candidates must be youth aged 15 to 30. The position will be based from home with some work days out of the CNIB Office in Moncton and occasional community visits. This position will be 35 hours per week; you must be willing to work flexible hours including some evenings and weekends for events. Occasional travel will be required.

Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication and superior interpersonal skills
• Portray the appropriate professional image
• Strong proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent organizational and planning skills to work to concurrent and/or conflicting deadlines
• Highly flexible and able to respond to new tasks
• Experience in developing and delivering presentations
• Experience with database management
• Experience developing events or programs for youth or seniors is preferred

Nice To Haves

• An active member in the blindness community
• Proficiency in French and English

Responsibilities

• Conduct phone outreach to CNIB participants to update contact information, program preferences, and accessibility needs in the database.
• Support data entry, maintain accurate records, and assist with cleaning and organizing participant files.
• Assist with administrative tasks such as preparing documents, updating spreadsheets, monitoring email inquiries, and supporting registration lists.
• Provide basic support to CNIB staff for scheduling, organizing program materials, and coordinating communication with participants.
• Support CNIB SmartLife and program teams with light office duties as needed.
• Perform other administrative or clerical tasks to support day-to-day operations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed