Office Assistant
NUVO and MONTECRISTO magazines are seeking a unique individual to fill the position of office assistant for a 4-month term beginning this August with the possibility of extension.
Founded in 1998, NUVOis Canada’s premier lifestyle publication. In its third year of publishing, MONTECRISTO is Vancouver’s lifestyle quarterly for discerning British Columbians. As general-interest quarterlies created for individuals with discriminating taste, a unique sense of style and a curious intellect, NUVO and MONTECRISTO are firmly established as clear leaders in the luxury, high-end Canadian media marketplace.
This position is best suited for a recent graduate looking to gain exposure to the daily operations of a magazine and who is interested in gaining office experience. The position is highly administrative, but offers the opportunity to be involved in the daily processes required in publishing a magazine. The successful candidate will be responsible for all telephone duties, including screening and forwarding calls. The candidate will also be responsible for customer service and a variety of office duties, including incoming and outgoing mail, courier scheduling, filing/sorting, data entry, photocopying, food pick-ups, and other tasks that may arise. The successful candidate may also have the opportunity to take on tasks from the advertising, marketing, circulation, and operations departments.
Qualities that we are looking for in a candidate include:
- Outstanding communication skills
- Exceptional multi-tasking abilities
- Ability to take direction from a variety of people
- Flexibility to adapt to the demands from the various departments
- Strong work ethic that lends itself to both working independently and within a team
- Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
- Advanced Microsoft Office abilities including mail merge and Excel
- Resourcefulness and a strong desire to learn
- Desire to ensure the highest standards in customer service and environment
The NUVO and MONTECRISTO environment is a dynamic one, and the student will have the ability to work alongside a group of passionate and driven individuals. The successful candidate will be on the front lines forboth publications; thus professionalism and the ability to deal with a wide range of challenges are crucial. Previous experience in an office environment is an asset but not required.
Terms of Employment:
- Full-time: 40 hours per week
- Duration of position: September 1 or sooner for a 4-month term with the possibility of an
extended term. - Salary: minimum wage
- Hours: 8:00am – 5:00pm; lunch: 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Deadline for submission is Friday, August 12, 2011. Resume and cover letter should be addressed to Natalie Gagnon, Audience Development, and sent to Mitzi Figueroa at mfigueroa@nuvomagazine.com.
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