Call for Youth!

The YWCA St. Thomas-Elgin, established over 110 years ago, is a not for profit, social service agency governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. We are currently accepting applications for an Office Receptionist. Are you a vibrant, friendly, and detailed oriented person seeking to learn more about working for a not-for-profit? This may be just the summer job for you!

The Office Receptionist position will support various departments within the YWCA, including for recreational aquatic program delivery, licensed childcare, Newcomers to Canada, low-income families, youth at risk, those experiencing homelessness or living within our supportive housing programs.

Anticipated start date: June 23, 2025

Anticipated end date: August 22, 2025

Number of hours per week: 30 (Monday – Thursday 7.5 hours/day)

Hourly wage rate: $17.20/hour

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Provide courteous, efficient and professional customer service to diverse population groups, clients, guests and public including directing to onsite services (Settlement Services, Local Immigration Partnership, Youth Independence Program, Housing, Youth in Transition etc.
• Work with multiple projects in a changing environment.
• Screen, prioritize and direct patrons and telephone inquiries.
• Use information and communication technologies including databases and software systems to receive event and program registrations and/or to process payments using a point-of-sale system.
• Receive, track and record cash, cheques.
• Operate and maintain office equipment and technological equipment.
• Receive and distribute mail and packages.
• Complete clerical tasks as requested.
• Provide assistance for special events and help to facilitate events.
• Support in coordination and promotion of events, development of communications materials and social media.

What skills will the participant develop during this placement?

• Client service
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Digital skills
• Leadership

Eligibility (as required by Canada Summer Jobs):

• Between 15 and 30 years of age
• Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment
• Have a valid Social Insurance Number and be legally entitled to work in Canada

Applicants are invited to submit their resume and cover letter no later than June 11, 2025 to:

YWCA St. Thomas-Elgin 16 Mary St W, St. Thomas, ON, N5R 2S3

OR by email to:  ledwards@ywcaste.ca

The YWCA St. Thomas-Elgin is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier free recruitment and selection processes. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.