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SUMMER INTERN OFFICE ASSISTANT

Job Posting: SUMMER INTERN OFFICE ASSISTANT

Synagogue Information: Our values are inclusive, egalitarian, solidarity with Israel and world Jewry, and respect for tradition. Please visit our website for more information: https://www.dorsheiemet.com/.  Equal opportunity employer.

Overview of Role: Congregation Dorshei Emet is seeking an enthusiastic summer intern who will have their own workstation in the office.

Your responsibilities would include:

1. Assisting the office staff in varied tasks
2. Digitizing, scanning, organizing, and saving files.  Learning to use office equipment.
3. Supporting the staff in the organization and set up of the Annual General Meeting.  The student will attend the meeting and help to ensure it runs smoothly.
4. Organize a step-by-step procedure office file (re Yahrzeits, donations, life cycles etc.)
5. Assist with high holiday planning, including security, coordinating with maintenance, and ticketing
6. Assist in compiling the Fall newsletter: graphics, layout, and proof-reading 
7. Member relations- interacting with members and volunteers.  Answering the phones and door.
8. Formulating and implementing strategies to sell synagogue publications including direct emails and follow up calls.
9. Exploring the app for the synagogue software

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Requirements

• Pursuing a DEC or Bachelors degree
• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office
• Self-starter & Quick learner
• Excellent communication skills
• Fluent English required

Salary: $18.50/Hour

Start date: May 25, 2025, for 9 weeks; 31 hours per week

Office hours: Monday to Thursday 9 am-5 pm

Location: 18 Cleve Road, Hampstead, Quebec H3X 1A6

Only candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. 

Applications must be received by May 11, 2025.

To apply please click here: https://www.dorsheiemet.com/form/summer-intern-office-assistant-application-2025.html

**This job is funded through the Canada Summer Jobs program and certain criteria are required.

International students are not eligible participants. International students include anyone who is temporarily in Canada for studies and ruling, as well as those who hold temporary visitor visa, youth visa or work visa are ineligible. As the objective of the Canada Summer Jobs program is to support youth entering the Canadian labour market, the temporary nature of an international student’s time in Canada does not allow for long term connection to the labour market.