Job summary
Reporting to the Manager of Finance, the Finance Assistant provides direct assistance with the day-to-day accounting aspects as well as responsibility for the coordination and supervision of aspects of the Winnipeg Folk Festival merchandise. Post-secondary training in business and accounting is preferable.
Term: May – August
Responsibilities
• Handling the accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Obtain quotes from suppliers
• Assist in researching products
• Assist in ordering merchandise items for Festival
• Assist in coordinating logistics and distribution of donated items
• Assist Manager of Finance in communicating with volunteer coordinators
• Organize and inventory donations and Festival Merchandise
• Prepare lists and inventory sheets for distribution
• Assist Manager of Finance with accounting and receipting of donations and other on-going duties
• Problem solve during the event
• Coordinate return of merchandise and donated product
• Attend crew meetings
• Attend Staff meetings
• Write report and make suggestions for improvements
Demonstrated Abilities
• Ability to work calmly and politely under pressure and with a wide variety of colleagues, suppliers, artists, vendors and volunteers.
• Attention to detail
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks
• Creative and resourceful problem solver
Experience Required
• Accounting experience
• Retail experience
• Experience working for a major event or festival desirable
Education and Skills
• Training in financial procedures is desirable.
• Project management training and skills are desirable
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Filemaker and Great Plains
Working Conditions
• WFF Office and Festival Site in Birds Hill Park
Work Schedule
The hours of work are generally 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, a 35-hour week with a one-hour unpaid lunch. During the week before, during and after the Festival there is some evening and weekend work required.
Vehicle Requirement
It is desirable for the Finance Assistant to have access to a personal automobile, and have a valid Class 5 driver’s license.
References
Three references required upon request.
Please send resumes to:
Lyn Stienstra
Winnipeg Folk Festival
203-211 Bannatyne Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3B 3P2
lyn@winnipegfolkfestival.ca
