Administrative/Office Assistant (Part-Time)

Over the last 35 years, we’ve worked hard to build The Chef’s Garden. It’s a unique niche - home to creativity, innovation, a commitment to excellence, and some of the best produce in the world.
What started as a small family farm has grown to include many more people - still family nonetheless. We’re humbled that you’d consider joining us in the work that we do.
The position of an Administrative/Office Assistant is an essential position in our marketing operations. Administrative/Office Assistant is responsible for supporting the Marketing Team to complete projects and campaign tasks in a timely manner and the promotion of the various company brands.
While things on the farm can look different almost every day, here’s what some day-to-day responsibilities may look like:

• Support the Marketing Team in preparing printed and digital marketing collateral, video and voice recordings, sales campaigns, photography, event coordination, chef visits, social media and mailings.
• Organize and maintain the archive of images, newsletters, and other historical information including proper tags, definitions of tags, and catalog content.
• Manage printers during large campaign printings, including re-stocking paper, toner, and fixing potential printer jams.
• Assist with inventorying, ordering, and packaging retail products.
• Perform any other duties necessary to meet job responsibilities.
• Assist with internal communication needs including email set up, announcements, news, and on-hold messaging.
• Take notes at marketing meetings and update assignments on project lists as needed.
• Promote a positive, clean, and safe work environment with clear and friendly communication.
• Assist with ordering products and setting up for sales meetings.
• Display excellent interpersonal communication and customer service skills with staff and guests alike.
• Represent The Chef’s Garden by communicating the mission, vision, and culture statements of The Chef's Garden, Inc. in every interaction with guests, guest chefs, friends of the farm, fellow staff, media entities, vendors, sponsors, and partners.

Qualifications
Candidate must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Must be able to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Written and verbal communication, interpersonal and organizational skills are required. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule format. Must have a valid driver's license.
Education And/or Experience
A 2-year degree in marketing, communications or related field and 1-2 years of professional experience in the marketing field is preferred. Knowledge of the food, wine and culinary industry is preferred.
Required Skills and Competencies:

• Collaborative team player, creative, assertive, and a desire to learn.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Drive is required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including copy-editing and proofreading.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite is a plus, but not required.
• Attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and time management ability.
• Working knowledge of email and social media platforms including MailChimp, Klaviyo, Hootsuite, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn is preferred.

As an added bonus, we offer profit sharing, access to our produce (don’t blame us if you become a foodie), opportunities for professional growth and development, and casual dress all year-round - we’re not stuffy folk.
If you’re interested in joining the Chef’s Garden family, please submit your application. We’re excited to talk about the ways you might best fit here on the farm.
We offer a competitive rate, paid weekly. At The Chef's Garden, equal talent will always get equal opportunity.
We are a drug-free workplace. Background check and drug test required.Job Type: Full-time or Part-time