Administrative Assistant

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

Responsibilities – including, but not limited to:

• Organize and operate duties of the front office: reception/telephone, emails, post packaging, ordering, billing…
• Respond to and manage social media accounts and newsletters
• Work closely with mill owner
• Create forms, charts, flyers, signs…
• Organize and manage upcoming workshops and special events
• Manage web page and e-commerce site
• Oversee, and occasional participation in, retail operation, POS
• Create posters, signs, cards…(Canva or InDesign)
• 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
• Attention to detail and quality, willingness to learn new skills
• Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure and meet all deadlines
• Strong time management, written and verbal communications skills
• Must have basic math skills
• Experience in retail and e-commerce an asset
• Experience with WordPress and Woo Commerce, Square, Mailchimp, Canva, InDesign, social media platforms or equivalent
• Experience with fibre/textiles an asset but not required
• Must be physically able to work around animal fibre in a Mill environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.60-$20.00 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Seguin, ON P2A 2W8: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Language:

• English (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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