Job Description

Part-Time Shop Assistant Position (8-15 Hours per week)

Salts and West clothing is seeking a Office and Social Media Assistant! We are a small local online clothing business that produces and sells ethically produced, non-toxic clothing made from natural fibers. We make Linen clothing, Bamboo clothing and other natural fiber clothing. We are opening an office downtown Camrose and require extra help in various tasks. We can train the right applicant in these tasks including social media best practices. This is an excellent opertunity for someone who is looking to learn new skills in a unique environment.

This is a detail oriented position with many opportunities for growth and learning. Need to be able to lift boxes of about 20 lbs max.

What we offer:

-schedule flexibility

-competitive pay

-opportunity to grow with the business

-in-house training

-clothing discounts

Duties include:

-shipping orders

-answering emails

-posting behind the scenes and new product to social media (you will be trained in this)

-answering social media messages and comments

-inventory restocking

-updating inventory on the website

-light cleaning (emptying garbage, folding and sweeping)

-basic filing, scanning and sorting of paperwork

-greeting inperson clients and helping fit them

We will fully training the right applicant with any of these skills that they may be needed to learn more of. Our business is unique so we understand you might not yet have all these skills.

Skills required:

-good computer skills, able to work with computers easily

-excellent English writing skills, other languages would be a great bonus but not needed

-basic understanding how to use social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram etc. (only experience in personal use not as a buisness is fine).

-an eye for style, keen interest in clothing/styling and fashion

-motivated to learn and grow

-organized and able to keep deadlines

-friendly and upbeat attitude, able to talk to customers and clients

-basic business writing skills for professional emails, replying to clients etc.

-proven track record of being consistently reliable

-able to lift boxes and move inventory

The right candidate will possess most of these skills or a passion to learn them. We will happily train the right committed candidate for a long term relationship with the business. This is a fun, positive growth orientated work environment. We are looking for the perfect addition to enhance the company and enable growth to the next level.

Commitment 2-3 shorter days a week (4-5 hour shifts), those days and hours are somewhat flexible. Pay is based on experience of the candidate and will be competitive with similar positions in the Camrose area.

To apply for the position:

Please email resume and cover letter to Jgraham(at)saltsandwest.com or apply here on Indeed.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $17.00-$24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10 - 20 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress On-site parking Store discount
Flexible language requirement:

French not required
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Application question(s):

Are you located near or in Camrose, AB?
Work Location: In person