JOB OPENING: Office Manager
JOB OPENING: Office Manager
Biro Creative is looking to for a full-time Office Manager to help keep us in order as we grow to better meet the needs of our progressive, values-based clients.
Imagine being the hub of a young, small and super-fun good-cause design firm in a stunning studio space in Gastown, Vancouver. Our team is ultra creative, and our work helps an inspiring mix of high profile, values-based clients—Greenpeace, the United Nations Foundation, William J. (Bill) Clinton Foundation and the 100-Mile Diet to name a few—do the fabulous work they do.
Your days will be incredibly varied and your role a key piece to our success. Your head and hands will be focused on making our studio as organized, efficient and effective as humanly possible to maximize the positive impact achieved through our client work. From general administration tasks to bookkeeping and project support, you will be a flexible life-saver appreciated by everyone on the team.
A short list of what we'll look to you for:
- Management of the studio—ensuring our space remains stocked, organized, working and presentable;
- Administrative systems maintenance and development—keeping systems predictable and well-tuned;
- Bookkeeping and financial administration—assisting with AR, AP, payroll, credit cards, budgets;
- Initial point of contact—answering phones, greeting clients and studio visitors;
- General management and departmental support—research projects, travel planning, meeting scheduling;
- Project management and administration help—project schedules, budget creation and tracking, proposal writing.
Traits you take pride in:
- Intensely organized and detail oriented;
- Excellent communicator in every sense;
- Good with numbers and not afraid of a budget;
- Keen self-starter who would much rather solve a problem than let it slide;
- Thrive on making things work and figuring out the best way;
- Multi-tasking genius able to juggle priorities and work to hard deadlines;
- Skilled behind a computer (Mac or PC) with a knack for picking up new programs;
- Working knowledge of Quickbooks or similar financial software a huge asset;
- Passionate about making positive social and environmental change at home and at work.
The details:
This is truly a critical position in a unique, fun and growing company working at the cutting-edge of business and social change. We're an easy-going, but hard-working team that takes huge pride in everything we do. Though the position is full-time, we would be open to part-time arrangements if you're honestly the perfect fit.
Compensation is competitive and includes benefits.
If you're interested, visit our website (BiroCreative.com) to learn more about us, then send your details to reallygreatjob@birocreative.com . Include a cover letter explaining specifically why this role is a fit with your skills and values, and a resume outlining where you've put your talents to use and several folks who'd attest.
This posting closes October 17th, but we may be in touch with shortlisted applicants prior to close. No phone calls please.
