Jewelry Studio Assistant

**[ Job description ]**

Meirako is hiring a Studio Assistant to support our jewelry studio. This position is for a full time employee. This role is responsible for supporting the jewelry production and online jewelry sales of the shop.

Meirako is a growing jewelry company based in Nisku, Alberta. Our business is an e-commerce-based jewelry company. We pride ourselves on having a current and efficient e-commerce store and making memorable jewelry.

Jewelry experience is not necessary for this position but is preferred. Strong writing skills and the ability to learn and adapt to new software and apps are required.

The studio assistant will handle the shop’s office & operational procedures, oversee the inventory of our e-commerce platforms, and provide excellent customer service to our customers.

Your responsibilities will include:
**CUSTOMER SERVICE**

**ORDER FULFILLMENT**
You will pack and ship jewelry orders from our online website. You will keep track of the shipping status and follow up with customer orders as necessary.

**ORGANIZING AND CLEANING STUDIO**
Clean, organize and maintain studio work area.

**WEBSITE SUPPORT**
We are on the Shopify e-commerce platform, experience with this platform is not necessary, but attention to detail and a willingness to learn are required.

You will maintain the inventory count on our website so it accurately reflects the jewelry on hand in our studio. As new items are created, you will write product descriptions, organize photos, and list the products for sale on our website.

**PICKUPS AND DROP-OFFS**
You will take deliveries to the Post Office, Chitchat, and Fed-Ex as needed.

**ORDER AND MANAGE JEWELRY SUPPLIES**
You will place orders from the workshop for any needed parts and supplies from our vendor and track their status.

**JEWELRY MAKING**
You will make jewelry by assembling chains, polishing, welding.

**MARKETING & SOCIAL MEDIA**
You will assist with scheduling our social media marketing and engaging with customers when all of the tasks above have been completed.

**LIGHT BOOKKEEPING**
The Office Assistant will manage our daily bookkeeping in Accountedge. You will accurately record our jewelry sales and purchases in the software. You will monitor our accounts payable and receivable and send invoices to clients when necessary. As new jewelry is created in the studio you will add these items to our inventory in the software.

**REQUIRED SKILLS**
- Knowledge of jewelry or experience in the jewelry industry is not required, but strong writing skill and impeccable attention to detail are a must.
- Must have organizing skill.
- You’re a team player who is excited to contribute your skills and ideas to a growing brand.
- You enjoy helping and communicating with others and can problem-solve independently.
- You must also be technologically savvy and open to learning new apps and software.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $17.00-$18.00 per hour

Schedule: 6-8 hours per day Monday to Friday

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $17.00-$18.00 per hour

Additional pay:

- Overtime pay

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
All employees are asked to wear a mask at work.

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Nisku, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)