Habitat for Humanity is a mission-driven, non-profit organization dedicated to bringing people together to build homes, community, and hope. Through affordable housing initiatives, volunteer engagement, and community partnerships, the organization works to provide safe and stable housing for families in need. The local affiliate operates both community-focused programs and a retail ReStore operation, with all proceeds supporting its housing initiatives and broader charitable impact.

Reporting directly to the CEO, the Executive Assistant will play a central role in supporting day-to-day operations across the organization, helping coordinate activities spanning housing programs, fundraising, volunteer initiatives, and retail operations. The position is designed to bring structure and consistency to a rapidly evolving environment, ensuring key administrative processes run smoothly and enabling continued expansion of the organization’s impact.

YOUR DAY TO DAY

• Provide direct administrative support to the CEO, including managing calendars, scheduling meetings, and preparing correspondence and documentation.  
• Draft, edit, and format internal and external communications (emails, letters, reports) for review and approval.  
• Coordinate activities across multiple areas of the organization, including housing programs, fundraising initiatives, volunteer coordination, and retail operations.  
• Organize and maintain digital and physical records, including scanning, filing, and transitioning historical documents into centralized electronic systems.  
• Assist with reporting processes by gathering information, preparing summaries, and ensuring timely completion of required documentation (including donor records and internal reporting). 
• Support audit and financial coordination by ensuring required information is compiled and shared with bookkeepers and external partners. 
• Handle administrative aspects related to donations, including documentation, tax receipts, and donor record management.  
• Help track and manage compliance-related activities, including safety documentation and organizational reporting requirements.  
• Act as a central point of coordination to ensure tasks, deadlines, and cross-functional initiatives stay on track.  
• Assist in developing, improving, and documenting operational processes as the organization evolves.  
• Support meeting coordination, including preparing materials, documenting key takeaways, and following up on action items.  
• Maintain and organize organizational systems to improve efficiency and reduce reliance on manual or paper-based processes.  
• Provide general office administration support, including managing incoming requests, prioritizing tasks, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.  
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders (board members, volunteers, vendors, and partners) to coordinate information and follow up as needed. 

WHAT YOU BRING

• Post-secondary education in business administration or a related field is an asset but not required; equivalent practical experience will be considered.

• Proven experience in an administrative, executive assistant, or office coordination role within a non-profit environment.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and competing tasks in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to draft professional correspondence and reports. 

• High attention to detail and accuracy, particularly when handling documentation, reporting, and compliance-related tasks.

• Demonstrated ability to coordinate across teams and stakeholders, ensuring information flows effectively and tasks are completed on time. 

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and comfort learning new systems and digital tools.

• Technically adaptable, with experience or interest in working with digital document management systems and transitioning processes from paper to electronic formats.

• Ability to work with a mix of structured and unstructured processes, including building and improving systems as the organization evolves.

• Highly self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to take initiative and operate effectively with limited direction.

• Comfortable working in a dynamic and changing environment with a high degree of ambiguity. 

• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and collaborate with internal teams, volunteers, board members, and external partners.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

• Competitive Salary: $55,000
• Health, dental and optical benefits.
• Paid time off
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.

We are committed to creating an inclusive, accessible workplace in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Accommodations are available upon request for candidates during all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation, please contact us at felicia.scaviarupi@mnp.ca to discuss your needs.

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