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Company: Mastercard Foundation
Location: Toronto, ON
Job description: ABOUT MASTERCARD FOUNDATIONMastercard Foundation seeks a world where everyone has the opportunity to learn and prosper. Through its Young Africa Works strategy and Canadian EleV program, the Foundation works with partners to ensure that millions of young people, especially young women, access quality education, financial services, and dignified work. Mastercard Foundation was established in 2006 through the generosity of Mastercard when it became a public company. The Foundation is independent with its own Board of Directors and CEO.THE WORK AT THE FOUNDATIONWe are currently in an exciting period at the Mastercard Foundation as we intensify the implementation of the Young Africa Works strategy, aiming to empower 30 million young people throughout Africa to access dignified and fulfilling employment.To ensure the Foundation’s accessibility to our partners and program participants, we have established offices in Rwanda, Kenya, Ghana, Senegal, Ethiopia, Nigeria, and Uganda. These offices provide strong in-country support for the implementation of Young Africa Works. We collaborate with governments, the private sector, educators, and other funders to enhance the quality of education and vocational training, equip young individuals with the necessary skills for the workforce, expand access to financial services for entrepreneurs and small businesses, and facilitate connections between job seekers and meaningful employment opportunities.Our values serve as our guiding principles, transcending and surpassing all other considerations. We wholeheartedly encourage you to bring your bold ideas, curiosity, and expertise to your work.If you are an experienced professional in Board Communications looking to increase your impact, read on!THE OPPORTUNITYReporting to the Lead, Board Communications, the Partner, Corporate History, and Board Communications will be responsible for working with both the Lead Writer, Corporate History and Lead, Board Communications to promote effective communications, operations, and collaboration within the Corporate History and Board Communications work streams.The Partner will equally support the development of clear, well-written, impactful corporate history content, as well as high-quality Board submissions and content for Board-related quarterly meetings and events. You will collaborate closely with a wide variety of stakeholders across the Foundation to ensure content developed leverages and encompasses historical and current information, knowledge, research, and data to inform, engage, and inspire internal and external stakeholders, and Board members. Together with the team, you will work to create and publish content that meets the Foundation’s guidelines and standards.WAYS YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE
- Support the Lead, Board Communications with project management of the Board Book process, ensuring clarity of instruction and adherence to timelines.
- Work with the Lead, Board Communications to provide support in the preparation, review, and editing of quarterly Board documents, ensuring high-quality and strategic content is developed to achieve successful Board submissions.
- Support quarterly Board meeting logistics and development of partner site visit materials for the Board of Directors and the Foundation’s senior management team to ensure all necessary actions and deliverables are completed in a timely matter. Support the effective onsite management for Board Partner site visits in Africa and Canada, as needed.
- Support Lead, Board Communications in the preparation and update of onboarding materials for new Board members and work with the President and CEO Executive Assistant to manage Board events with Foundation staff.
- Contribute to the development of the Foundation’s historical content to communicate with internal and external stakeholders on the evolution of the Foundation’s journey, which has shaped its mission, impact, and value proposition.
- Support the Lead Writer, Corporate History in researching historical and cultural milestones, events, documents, and artifacts pertaining to the Foundation’s work from inception to the current day. Provide support to interview subject matter experts to uncover insights and learnings that can inform historical content and initiatives based on documented research and a strong understanding of historical context.
- Support the Lead Writer, Corporate History to create assets and content for use in staff and partner awareness, recruitment, training initiatives, corporate communications, milestone events, and other campaigns using various mediums.
- Ensure content and materials align with the Foundation’s culture and values and convey the impact of the Foundation’s work.
WHO YOU ARE
- Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Business, or another relevant field.
- Minimum 6 – 8 years of full-time combined experience in writing for traditional or digital agencies, in-house marketing, or communications teams, and time working with or supporting Boards of Directors, preferably in a non-profit organization.
- Experienced writer and editor with excellent written communication and grammatical skills, and an ability to master custom tone of voice, adhere to corporate style guide, and tailor communications appropriately to audiences.
- Extreme attention to detail and experience writing short and long-form content that is accurate, informative, and engaging for a variety of audiences and mediums.
- Ability to generate big ideas and a creative approach to data- and research-driven storytelling, making complex concepts easy to understand.
- Experience in working with and interviewing subject matter experts and project managers cross-organizationally and externally.
- Knowledge of video content development and production.
- Strong strategic thinking skills with the ability to anticipate information needs to obtain approval on programs and strategies put forward to the Board.
- Exceptional verbal communication with an ability to deliver thoughtful and sensitive feedback to document owners.
- Experience collaborating with international teams and demonstrated empathy for regional needs and preferences with a proven ability to build strong relationships with internal and external multi-disciplinary stakeholders to enable collaborative partnerships.
- Proficiency in Adobe products, PPT, Excel, Microsoft, etc.
- Ability to manage several complex projects simultaneously and deliver quality work under deadline pressure.
- Resourceful and able to work with minimal guidance; possess a strong sense of initiative and follow-through.
- Willingness to travel quarterly for 10-14 days to Board meetings in either North America or Africa.
- Flexible, adaptable, and able to execute a range of job duties and changing priorities.
- Possess professional maturity, sensitivity to different cultures, and impeccable integrity that exemplify the Foundation’s values.
- Demonstrate a commitment to the Mastercard Foundation’s values and vision.
Deadline for Applications is April 15, 2024.Mastercard Foundation (the “Foundation”) values and respects your privacy. By submitting an application for this opportunity, you hereby agree to the Foundation’s collection, use and disclosure of your personal information in accordance with its Privacy Policy (available at ). Please note that the Foundation may share your personal information with third-party agencies that support the Foundation’s recruitment activities, and such third-party agencies may contact you directly regarding this opportunity. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Foundation’s Privacy Officer at the address indicated in its Privacy Policy.The Mastercard Foundation values the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the organization and we are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone.Completion of satisfactory business references and background checks are essential conditions of employment.For more information and to sign up for the Foundation’s newsletter, please visit
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The Mastercard Foundation aims to empower young people in Africa, particularly young women, by providing access to education, financial services, and employment opportunities. The Foundation works with partners to achieve these goals and has offices in several African countries. They are currently focusing on their Young Africa Works strategy, which aims to empower 30 million young people in Africa to access dignified employment. The Foundation is looking for a Partner, Corporate History, and Board Communications to support the development of high-quality content for Board meetings and events, as well as historical content that showcases the Foundation’s impact and values. The ideal candidate should have strong writing and editing skills, experience working with Boards of Directors, and a commitment to the Foundation’s values and mission. The deadline for applications is April 15, 2024.
Position: Front Desk Receptionist
Company: Confidential
Location: Vancouver, BC
Salary: $16 – $20 per hour
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Job Description:
We are currently seeking a Front Desk Receptionist to join our team at our office located in Vancouver, BC. The ideal candidate will have exceptional communication and organizational skills, a positive attitude, and be a team player.
Responsibilities:
– Greet and welcome guests in a professional and friendly manner
– Answer and direct incoming calls
– Manage the reception area, ensuring cleanliness and organization
– Assist with administrative duties such as filing, data entry, and scheduling appointments
– Provide excellent customer service to clients and visitors
Qualifications:
– High school diploma or equivalent
– Previous experience in a similar role is an asset
– Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
– Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
– Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
If you are a motivated individual with a passion for customer service and are interested in joining our team, please apply now. We offer competitive compensation and benefits package.
Expected salary:
Job date: Thu, 04 Apr 2024 00:13:18 GMT
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