KidSport Manitoba Program Assistant

By Evan Midford, Website & Social Media Coordinator

At Sport Manitoba, we fund and plan sports programs to promote the development of vibrant citizens and a thriving sport community in Manitoba. As a not-for-profit organization, we aim to ensure every Manitoban has access to the resources they need to achieve their full athletic potential, and we do this every day by developing the skill sets of Manitoba’s athletes, coaches, volunteers, and officials. For more information on Sport Manitoba, visit www.sportmanitoba.ca.

Sport Manitoba is looking for somebody dynamic, innovative, and high-energy with a passion for sports to join its team. Sport Manitoba administers KidSport – a national charity that enables less fortunate children to participate in sport. This position is responsible for KidSport administrative, promotion, and event support for all related KidSport activities. Duties include processing applications, accurately entering information into the program’s database, ensuring grants are distributed correctly and on time, maintaining KidSport Manitoba’s website and social media channels, and supporting the KidSport Manitoba Program Coordinator as needed.

 

Qualifications

• High School degree or equivalent with some advanced related education preferred
• Previous experience in administrative support, event coordination, and/or communications
• Effective management, organization, and prioritization of office functions
• Ability to work cooperatively and productively with others to achieve results
• Meticulous attention to detail and multi-tasking skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to use and manage various social media platforms
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Must be willing to occasionally work evenings and weekends as required
• Experience with software programs (WordPress, Mailchimp, etc.) is an asset
• Bilingual (English/French) is an asset

 

What We Offer

• Employee group insurance benefits (includes medical, dental, vision, EAP)
• Group Pension Plan
• Free fitness membership
• Subsidized transportation/parking
• Professional development opportunities

 

If you are interested in joining our dedicated team and supportive culture, please submit your confidential professional resume, cover letter, salary expectations and three references by email no later than August 6, 2024, to hr@sportmanitoba.ca.

Only those receiving an interview will be contacted.

 

Sport Manitoba is committed to ensuring our recruitment and selection processes and work environment are inclusive and barrier-free. At Sport Manitoba, we celebrate and welcome the diversity of all employees and believe that having a team of individuals with different backgrounds, views, experiences, and capabilities working together makes us stronger and better as an organization.