We’re hiring an Administrative Assistant – Marketing & Sales! Are you articulate, friendly, helpful, organized, and good with people? We’re looking for an individual to assist our marketing and sales departments who has strong writing skills, is highly organized, articulate, helpful, detail oriented, friendly, and good with people.
At Modern Dog and Modern Cat we offer a positive, team atmosphere and a congenial environment where each team member is valued. If you are looking for experience in the publishing industry, love dogs and cats, have the qualifications outlined below and think you are the right fit for this opportunity, we want you!
The ideal candidate will have excellent English skills, be fully computer literate, and a team player with a strong work ethic with flexibility to assist in many roles.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Utilizing Salesforce, assist the sales department with lead generation and paperwork
- Ad material reach outs: corresponding with clients for all digital and print ad materials
- Assist graphic design department
- Assist circulation department
- Uploading articles on the website
- Manage incoming/outgoing mail and parcels, courier services
- Keep office organized and order supplies
- Assist with yearly audits
- Updating online articles to ensure they are SEO-friendly
- Update internal spreadsheets and lists
- Moderate comments and events on websites
- Participate in contest management and reporting
- Proof print and digital editions
- Possibility of contributing copywriting and image selection for the websites, newsletters, and other channels
Qualifications
- Highly efficient and detail oriented
- Proficiency with WordPress, Outlook, Salesforce, Excel, Word, Google Suite, Simple Circ, and Adobe InDesign are essential.
- Familiarity with Mailchimp and Slack is an asset.
- Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills combined with the ability to prioritize and meet strict deadlines; ability to multitask and work independently.
- Please note a strong working knowledge of the English language is mandatory for this position.
Preference will be given to those candidates who possess the qualifications listed above along with a:
- love for dogs/cats/animals
- good attitude (i.e., enthusiastic team player)
- positive outlook
- tactfulness
- punctual
- resourcefulness
- helpfulness
- a drive to succeed
This is a full-time, in-office position. (Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm).
Please apply with a cover letter and resume. Only those candidates that have been shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.
Inclusive Hiring Statement
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace that values the unique contributions of all individuals. We actively encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups, including but not limited to:
- Indigenous peoples
- Vulnerable youth
- Persons with disabilities
- Newcomers to Canada
- Asylum seekers with valid work permits
Our organization is dedicated to creating equitable employment opportunities for everyone, and we encourage candidates from these communities to apply. If you require accommodations during the application process, please let us know, and we will be happy to assist you
Thank you for your interest in Modern Dog and Modern Cat!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to $28.90 per hour
Expected hours: 30 per week
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Flexible language requirement:
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Education:
- Secondary School (preferred)
Experience:
- administrative assistant: 2 years (preferred)
Language:
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 2024-11-30
