Ubuntu – I am because we are.

We value quality of life!

We are flexible so that we can be high achievers but without stressing about personal commitments, because we all have things outside of work we need to take care of.

We value healthy workspaces!

We cherish our work, because we get to support African Nova Scotian and Black Communities and effect positive change while working with our team!

We believe in the best out of life!

We offer significant life-work initiatives because we can never have enough time with the people in our lives who matter. We believe in our mission, and we are hiring!

The Delmore “Buddy” Daye Learning Institute (the DBDLI) prides itself on operating with a lens of Africentricity and through the value of Ubuntu. We create educational change and genuine opportunities for learners and communities of African Nova Scotian (ANS) and African ancestry to reach their full potential. We are seeking a caring, values-driven team member who believes deeply in the power of education to heal, affirm, and uplift African Nova Scotian communities.

The Cross-Departmental Administrative Assistant (Youth, Africentric Learning and Communications, and Finance) supports multiple department Managers within DBDLI. The right person would ideally have a diploma in Business Administration as well as 2-3 years administrative and basic bookkeeping experience in a not-forprofit organization, or a mix of experience and applied learning.

The Cross-Departmental Administrative Assistant provides tactical administrative, logistical, and coordination support across three interconnected departments: Africentric Learning & Communications, Youth Programming & Engagement, and Finance & Accounting.





Broad areas of responsibilities for this role include:

- Cross-Departmental Coordination (Youth, Africentric Learning & Communications, and Finance)
- Administration, Communications, and Documentation Support
- Youth and Africentric Learning Programs, Community Engagement, and Partner Support
- Payroll, A/R, A/P

Support Ideally the right person would have experience:

- Using a variety of communication styles, media channels, and technology platforms, such as Zoom, Canva, and database management systems.
- Strong skills in project coordination, event and program logistics, and inclusive communication.
- Brining energy and engagement with African Nova Scotian/African Canadians.

Thinking about soft skills, the person will have:

- A commitment to learning about and applying an Africentric worldview, complemented by strong communication, active listening, and relationship-building skills.
- Solid organizational, adaptability, and detail orientation skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, solve problems effectively, and work both independently and collaboratively.

We strongly encourage individuals to self-identify as a person of African descent – whether African Nova Scotian, African Canadian, or from the African Diaspora. Should you want to support our mandate and help deliver Excellence in Africentric Education, Life Long Learning, and Africentric Research, please forward your resume and cover letter to the attention of Sylvia Parris-Drummond, CEO of DBDLI, at [email protected]. We look forward to meeting you!

Pay: From $23.08 per hour

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Employee assistance program
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement

Work Location: In person

📌 Cross-Departmental Administrative Assistant (Canada)
🏢 DBDLI
📍 Canada