Renewal Funds is a social venture capital firm investing in early stage businesses in Canada and the US in the organic food, green products and environmental innovation sectors which we believe will help to build a more sustainable economy.

We are looking for an experienced Executive Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of stable, related experience within a fast paced professional business environment (preference will be given to candidates with previous experience in the private equity or financial services industries). The position requires a detail-oriented person with strong organizational skills, who has the ability to work as part of a team and manage multiple priorities as well as to perform tasks with minimal supervision. Strong written and oral communication skills as well as a positive, can do attitude are critical. Strong Word, Excel and previous CRM experience is required.

The main duties of the role will be as an Executive Assistant to a small team of investment professionals but will also include supporting our fund management business, preparing investor communications and providing general business support functions.

This is a permanent, full-time position and comes with health benefits and two weeks’ annual paid holiday. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Executive Assistant 

• Maintain calendar of appointments 
• Coordinate travel 
• Prepare expense claims  
• Basic accounting skills 
• Organize events 
• Reception back-up 

• Maintain list of investors 
• Liaise with external back office 
• Assist with preparation reports to investors 
• Respond to inquiries from investors, portfolio company management teams, etc. 
• Maintain “e-Library” of documents

We are located in Gastown at Suite 500 – 163 West Hastings Street. To learn more about Renewal Funds please visit www.renewalfunds.com.

Please send a cover letter and resume to Stephanie Tulev at stephanie@renewalfunds.com.

All resumes for consideration must be received by 5pm PDT September 15, 2014. Only candidates invited to interview will be contacted; no telephone calls please.