Administrative/Marketing Assistant

Administrative / Marketing Assistant

Wave Fibre Mill offers custom fibre milling and processing services for Canadian fibre farmers from raw wool to finished garments. Its vintage machinery is capable of fine fibre processing and high-volume capacity. We also produce fabric for our own line as well as for small designers.

Responsibilities - including, but not limited to:

• Work closely with mill owner as assistant
• Develop, respond to and manage social media, promotions and newsletters
• Create forms, charts, flyers, signs, posters, cards, etc. (Canva or InDesign)
• Organize and manage upcoming workshops and special events
• Manage web page and e-commerce site
• Organize and operate duties of the front office: basic book keeping, etc.
• Research grants, write proposals and maintain funding budget
• Other duties as needed to keep owner informed, organized and current

Qualifications:

• Strong aptitude/experience with computers
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with Quick Books, Wordpress and Woo Commerce, Square, Mailchimp, Canva, InDesign, social media platforms or equivalent
• Attention to detail and quality, willingness to learn new skills
• Problem solving and multi-tasking ability
• Self-motivated team player with the ability to work and learn independently
• Strong time management, written and verbal communications skills
• Must have basic math skills
• Experience with fibre/textiles an asset but not required
• Must be physically able to work around animal fibre in a mill environment

Regular work days are Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Occasional weekends for special events, as needed.

Must live in Northern Ontario and have own reliable transportation.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $17.60-$20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Parry Sound, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Do you currently reside in Northern Ontario?

Language:

• English (required)

Work Location: In person