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Part-Time Administrative Assistant
Reports To: Executive Director
Location: Epekwitk (PEI) – Hybrid (Remote/In-Person)
Hours: 16 hours per week
Salary: $32/hr (plus full health benefits)
Employment Type: Part-time, contract, starts June 22, 2026 - Ends March 31, 2027.
Position Summary:
The Administrative Assistant serves as a cornerstone of PEITN’s operations and mission delivery. Reporting directly to the Executive Director, they will provide administrative support including financial administration, file management, external communications and logistical coordination.
The deadline to apply is May 24 2026. Please send a resume and cover letter in PDF format to executivedirector@peitn.com.
About PEITN
The PEI Transgender Network is guided by a grassroots, community-led philosophy rooted in the principle of "nothing for us without us," ensuring that the voices of Two-Spirit, transgender, and non-binary individuals are at the forefront of our work. Our core values centre on equity, intersectionality, and systemic accountability, as we work to dismantle barriers within healthcare, employment, education, and government through a trauma-informed and anti-oppressive lens. Committed to authentic solidarity, PEITN also prioritizes relationship-building and is actively working to decolonize its practices in solidarity and support of Indigenous sovereignty and land back movements worldwide.
PEITN welcomes the contributions that individuals from marginalized communities bring to our organization, and invites indigenous, racialized, 2S/LGBTQIA+ people, poor and working-class people and those on social assistance, women, people; single parents, members of ethnic minorities, people from non-academic backgrounds and people with disabilities to apply. Preference will be given to 2S/TGNBGD+ members who meet the eligibility criteria.
Core Responsibilities:
Financial Administration: Compiling credit card/bank receipts, invoices, honorarium forms, and staff reimbursements.
Communications & Outreach: Monitoring/updating social media and Discord; responding to general emails and phone calls; and updating the website with current events and resources.
Executive & Program Support: Assisting the Executive Director with admin templates for grant reporting; supporting the Program Coordinator with venue bookings, catering, and data tracking. Assisting other program facilitators or contractors with administrative needs as requested.
Governance & Records: Coordinating Board meeting logistics, and managing organizational databases and Google Drive folders.
Operations & Logistics: Ensuring the office is organized, catalogued, and stocked for events and programming.
Information Management: Tracking changes to provincial/federal legislation; maintaining an updated community resource/referral directory.
Equity & Accessibility: Ensuring all administrative documents and digital communications meet accessibility standards (e.g., alt-text, screen-reader compatibility).
Other administrative tasks as required.
Work Environment
The working environment at PEITN is a purpose-driven, hybrid space that balances professionalism and passion with a deep-seated commitment to community care and anti-oppressive practice.
The office is located in downtown Charlottetown with street parking, close to transit, and accessible by elevator.
Flexible work arrangements with some requirements to work in the office occasionally.
Qualifications & Experience:
(Demonstrated skills and experience)
The ideal candidate for this position would have:
Lived experience and/or strong understanding of 2S/TGNBGD+ issues, communities, and the specific needs within Epekwitk (PEI).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Confident in making phone calls and handling potentially stressful communications.
Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
Proficiency in using Google Suite (mail, calendar, docs, spreadsheets, GChat, Meet), Mailchimp, Discord, Canva, and Squarespace.
Additional Details:
Applicants must reside on Epekwitk (PEI).
Occasional evening and weekend work may be required to support programs, community events and workshops.
Travel outside Charlottetown may be required (transport provided).
How to Apply:
We encourage applicants to describe the contributions and experiences they would bring to PEITN in their cover letter.
You can apply in the following ways:
Submit a written cover letter and resume in PDF format to executivedirector@peitn.com
Submit a video cover letter and written resume (in PDF format) to executivedirector@peitn.com
If these options don’t work for you and you require accommodations during the application process, please contact AinZ Kendrick at executivedirector@peitn.com
Applications close on May 24, 2026, at 11:55 PM AST. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.