Job Opening – Executive Assistant

Capitol Market is currently seeking an Executive Assistant to join Capitol Market. This is a part-time to full-time hourly position that supports the Executive Director, Director of Marketing & Communications and Outdoor Market Manager in the daily operations of Capitol Market. Capitol Market, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization and is an equal opportunity employer.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Administrative and daily functions of the Market
  • Answering customer questions via phone, email, and in person 
  • Processing gift card sales, in person and online 
  • Attending and taking minutes at the monthly Board of Directors meetings
  • Working with the Outdoor Market Manager to help facilitate Capitol Market’s SNAP Stretch program during produce season, administered by the West Virginia Food & Farm Coalition  
  • Creating and designing posts for social media channels and scheduling posts
  • Creating and designing the Capitol Market e-newsletter on a monthly basis
  • Website maintenance and design 
  • Office management, financial recordkeeping and maintaining an organized workspace
  • Assisting with special events and projects 

The Ideal Candidate:

  • Must have excellent customer service skills 
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
  • Must be flexible and willing to work evenings and weekends

Salary Range:

Salary Range: $14-16 an hour depending on experience.

The successful candidate is self-motivated, positive, dynamic and works well in a multi-tasking and seasonally varied environment.