Monday, August 14, 2017

HIRING: CREATIVE ASSISTANT






Worlds End flowers photographed at the end of July. 


CREATIVE ASSISTANT

Reports to: Founding Director (Sarah Ryhanen), Deputy Director (Gina Pham), Events Director (Bryony Mattes-Harris)

The Creative Assistant is a new position aimed to provide full time support for our central office in Red Hook, Brooklyn. This person will assist the Founding Director, Deputy Director and Events Director with a variety of tasks including administrative support, marketing and outreach, floral design and photography.

This is primarily an office job. Organizational skills, ability to prioritize efficiently, sharp wits, high level of computer literacy, ability to work autonomously, direct and transparent communication style and an eye for color and design are necessary attributes. Some floral work will be required. No prior floral experience is necessary. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Sort and respond to all SAIPUA inquires 
Provide the Directors with correspondence support; communicating with clients, press, vendors, etc
Assist with floral design for events and photoshoots
Manage all rental orders for events 
Organize travel plans for staff
Act as stenographer at weekly staff meetings
Research various flowers, plants, gardens, design as needed
Help to create design decks for clients using Adobe Illustrator
Provide general office support
Create and maintain the SAIPUA image archive
Create content and manage a monthly SAIPUA newsletter


Required skills: Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop and Illustrator), Drivers license


Salary commensurate with experience
Full Health Benefits
4 weeks paid vacation

TO APPLY: Send letter of interest and CV to jobs@saipua.com with the subject line CREATIVE ASSISTANT