Are you a compassionate and organized professional with a heart for community service? Do you thrive in a welcoming environment where connection and kindness are just as important as efficiency and organization? If so, we'd love to meet you!

The PEI Military Family Resource Centre (MFRC) is seeking a Bilingual Administrative Assistant/Receptionist to be the warm and friendly first point of contact for our community. This role is all about creating a welcoming atmosphere, supporting both staff and community members, and ensuring smooth daily operations at our Centre.

Why You'll Love This Role:

• People-first environment: You'll play a key role in fostering positive relationships with military families, volunteers, and staff.
• Meaningful work: Every interaction you have helps build a sense of belonging for those we serve.
• Supportive team: Work alongside a group of dedicated, mission-driven professionals who truly care about each other and the community.
• Opportunity to make an impact: Your ability to listen, empathize, and provide support will directly contribute to the well-being of others.

What You'll Do:

• Greet visitors, answer calls, and ensure everyone who walks through our doors feels heard and valued.
• Provide information about our programs and help new community members feel at home.
• Assist in coordinating programs, events, and volunteer efforts.
• Keep our office organized and running smoothly, from scheduling to maintaining supplies.
• Handle administrative tasks with care, including processing registrations, payments, and data entry.
• Support the team with day-to-day operations, ensuring that everyone has what they need to do their best work.

What You Bring to the Team:

• Exceptional emotional intelligence - you listen with empathy, communicate with warmth, and make people feel welcome.
• Bilingual in English and French - you're comfortable supporting community members in both official languages.
• A collaborative mindset - you enjoy working as part of a team and believe in lifting others up.
• Organizational skills - you can balance multiple responsibilities while keeping a positive attitude.
• Adaptability - you remain calm and professional, even in a fast-paced or changing environment.
• Experience in administration, customer service, or a non-profit setting is a plus.

Additional Requirements:

• Understanding of the military/veteran/RCMP lifestyle is a requirement.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs (e.g., setting up for events).
• Willingness to work occasional evenings or weekends as needed.
• Enhanced Reliability Security Screening required.

Why Work With Us?

At PEI MFRC, we are more than just a workplace - we are a community. We believe in supporting one another, creating a welcoming space for all, and making a difference in people's lives. If you are looking for a role where your kindness, organization, and passion for helping others will be valued and appreciated, we encourage you to apply!

We also invite you to submit a cover letter, clearly explaining why this role is right for you to [email protected]

Only candidates selected to move forward in the process will be contacted. Expected start date is April, 2025