Living Dreams Yarn is a producer of artisanal yarn and fiber for sale online. We are a very small team and jointly manage the design, production, advertising and sale of our unique products. We are seeking an Admin Assistant to join our team who has blog writing skills, experience with newsletters & social media and basic knowledge of the fiber arts (knitting, crochet, spinning, felting).
This part-time position is perfect for Moms and all other individuals seeking flexibility and long-term stability. Basically, we are looking for the right team member who is a good fit for our e-commerce team working 2-3 days per week in our studio in Rainier, which is why we particularly encourage applications from our local community (Rainier, Yelm, Tumwater, Tenino, Lacey, Olympia).
Expect to work closely with your team members and divide tasks frequently. Because we all work on multiple aspects of the business together, you will be asked to wear many hats on any given day and must be able to pivot between a diverse range of tasks.
We are looking for a team member who enjoys copy writing and engaging with social media. While your responsibilities will be centered on the daily tasks of e-commerce (data entry, logistics and customer service), they will also include writing blog posts and managing our newsletter campaigns as well as our FaceBook, Instagram and Pinterest accounts.
To perform these tasks well you must be somewhat familiar with the world of crochet, knitting, felting, and/or spinning. We are not necessarily looking for an accomplished crafter but a person with a basic understanding of the lingo and trends in the fiber arts. If you are an accomplished crafter – let us know! We invite you to be creative with our products and help with content creation for our blog and social media.
This is an unusual combination of skills, which is why we want to encourage you to apply even if you don’t cover all of these areas. If you are a creative thinker and fast learner, the gaps can be filled by learning on the job and taking self-guided courses that are relevant to the task at hand.
THIS JOB IS FOR YOU IF:
you are creative and highly organized.
you enjoy variety over routine and are a fast learner.
you are a great writer with strong communication skills.
you enjoy engaging with social media, digital marketing and e-commerce.
you have a passion and basic knowledge of the world of fiber arts.
you are looking for a part-time job and prefer family-owned business over corporate environments.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
General assistance with daily e-commerce tasks from logistics to customer service.
Write blog posts, design and manage newsletter campaigns.
Help craft and implement digital marketing strategies.
Manage social media profiles and websites, keeping them fresh and engaging.
Analyze data to help steer marketing efforts in the right direction.
Support the team with diverse tasks, including creating content and conducting market research.
Engage with our online communities to enhance brand visibility.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
Passion for writing. Bachelor's Degree is not a requirement but appreciated.
Experience with blog posts, email campaigns and newsletter management.
Proficiency in social media management and content creation.
Familiarity with the fiber arts is highly desirable, but negotiable if you can demonstrate ability in making up for gaps in knowledge.
Basic understanding of e-commerce.
Ability to work with WordPress websites.
Familiarity with AWeber, Canva, Photoshop and Adobe video editing is a plus, though not mandatory.
Even if you only have a good foundation in some of these areas but not all, we would love to hear from you. We are a close-knit team and finding the right person is very important to us. While we expect you to bring some of these skills, we are happy to teach you and help you grow into this marketing role.
ABOUT THIS JOB:
Our core hours are Monday through Thursday from 9am-3pm. We will need you in the office 2-3 days per week, with some flexibility. The exact start date is flexible, but we hope to start training you soon.
ABOUT US:
Living Dreams Yarn has been in business for nearly 15 years. During this time, we have grown into a dynamic network of talented fiber artists, local farmers, independent fiber mills, dye studios, designers, knitters, and pattern makers. Business is still personal to us—we know our vendors, collaborate on ideas, and enjoy working as a team. We are most proud of the fact that we are bringing income opportunities to so many women artisans and female business owners in our rural community.
Find our store here: www.livingdreamsyarn.com
HOW TO APPLY:
Please send your resume to Tanja, owner at Living Dreams Yarn.
IMPORTANT: applications without a personalized cover letter will not be considered - please write a brief cover letter addressing each of these three topics:
Why you are seeking part-time employment?
Describe your experience with blogging, newsletters, social media and/or advertising
Describe favorite craft. Do you knit, spin, felt or crochet?
If this job post sparks an interest, we want to hear from you!