January 2025

The Association for Reformed Political Action (ARPA) Canada is a non-profit organization devoted to educating, equipping, and encouraging Reformed Christians to political action in Canada and shining the light of God’s Word to our civil governments.

Job Description: Office Manager and Administrative Assistant

Location: Fraser Valley, BC (working from the current office location in Yarrow, BC)

Requirements for applicant:

• Heartfelt agreement with the mission, vision, tone, and core principles of ARPA Canada;
• Will abide by ARPA staff policies including those pertaining to expenses and staff conduct;
• Active membership in a confessional Reformed church (a confessional Reformed church is one that faithfully upholds Scripture and the Three Forms of Unity or the Westminster Standards);
• Self-motivated and disciplined work ethic;
• Strong computer and internet research skills, including MS Office;
• Flexible with quickly changing priorities and duties and able to respond quickly to time-sensitive issues;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with all levels of internal management and staff, as well as grassroots supporters;
• Sensitivity to confidential matters;
• Flexible schedule, including putting in extra hours during busy seasons;
• Friendly and servant-hearted demeanor;
• Ability to work well with a team in multiple locations;
• Six-month trial period and a minimum 2-year expected commitment.

Assets

• Experience (either professional or volunteer) with administration or event planning;
• Post-secondary education;
• Interest in political/legal matters;
• Previous experience in fielding telephone calls, filing, and data entry.

Responsibilities:

A successful applicant will report to the Director of Operations and have responsibilities which include:

• Administration:
  • Printing, binding, and mailing documents;
  • Compile reports, including monthly expense reports and quarterly board reports, media hits, and lobbying reports;
  • Manage the ARPA office (maintain supplies, manage shipping, etc.);
  • Office reception.
• Communications and contact management:
  • Assist in maintenance of ARPA’s contact lists, including accurate lists of supporters, elected officials, and media contacts;
  • Assist in coordination of meetings and interviews with ARPA Chapters and School Clubs, government officials, and media contacts;
  • Assist in the preparation and delivery of timely e-newsletters, press releases and talking points to the media via email, social media, and other means;
  • Assist in keeping ARPA websites and publications up-to-date, as well as posting articles on website and social media;
  • Ensure material orders are processed expeditiously;
  • Assist in the management of ARPA’s general email, live chats, and phone in a professional and courteous manner.
• Event planning:
  • Assist in the coordination and planning for numerous ARPA events/year including God & Government, Youth Conferences, Fall Tour, and other special events as they arise.
  • Ensure the events are successful by:
    • Finding venues;
    • Working with local volunteers for promotion and advertising and any other on-the-ground logistics;
    • Coordinating travel arrangements;
    • Communicating with event hosts in order to ensure advertising is occurring and adequate technology is available.
• Other duties as required.

Employment details:

• 40 hours per week (some flexibility required);
• Health benefits and RRSP provided;
• Salary is negotiable, depending on qualifications and experience;
• Potential for professional development and long-term career.

If you meet the requirements that we are looking for and are excited about using the talents God has given you to fulfill this job description and to help us advance ARPA Canada’s mission, please submit the following documents to ARPA Canada’s Director of Operations, Theresa Wynia ([email protected]) by no later than midnight, January 31^st, 2025:

• Your resume;
• Your statement of faith;
• An accompanying cover letter (that introduces yourself and details how you fulfill the requirements listed above);
• The names of two people as work references; and
• The name of one pastoral reference (elder or pastor).

ARPA Canada reserves the right to only follow-up with, interview, and hire candidates that it deems suitable for the position.