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We are hiring for a sales and marketing assistant

This is a part-time position (7.5 hours/week) at $21.90/hour, with occasional weekend work in Durham, NC. 

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Doora Ceramics is a small, women-run, independent artist clay studio located in downtown Durham, NC. We make one-of-a-kind functional ceramics that tell stories by incorporating materials like vintage textiles and plants. All work is handbuilt slab work. We sell predominantly in-person at local arts and crafts markets as well as online.

Doora ceramics is looking for a Studio Sales & Marketing Assistant. The assistant will work directly with Doreen, the owner, on all aspects of selling ceramics online. Your responsibilities will include photographing pottery, creating online marketing campaigns, and packing and shipping online orders. Qualified applicants will be excited to promote the process of craft making,  as well as eager to grow a small business. You will work alongside our clay apprentices in the studio. Occasionally you will be asked to also sell Doora Ceramics pottery at local markets. 

You will be joining an artist studio that is driven to create meaningful functional ceramics and bring joy into peoples’ lives. The studio is a collaborative work environment where you’re encouraged to bring your own ideas while also incorporating feedback into your work and process. You will be able to create your own work schedule in consultation with Doreen and the monthly tasks at hand. The studio shares amenities with Doreen’s family residence and you will occasionally be in her house. You will become part of a close-knit studio environment and gain behind-the-scenes insight into our creative process. We’re a supportive team and want you to feel at home in the studio culture.

The ideal start date for this position is Tuesday May 26th, or Friday, May 29th. This would allow your onboarding period to overlap the current Sales and Marketing Assistant for training. 

Job Description: 

  • Manage social media calendar with biweekly content (Instagram, TikTok, Youtube, and Pinterest)

  • Create, film and edit content in the studio for social media

  • Own the newsletter strategy, grow the email list, and execute engaging monthly newsletters

  • Utilize different marketing channels to meet monthly sales targets for the online shop

  • Manage the Squarespace website, including tracking sales analytics, SEO optimizations, product launches, and shop maintenance

  • Pack and ship online orders weekly in person at the studio

You have:

  • Social media calendar management experience for multiple channels (Instagram, TikTok, Youtube, Pinterest)

  • Comfort with social media scheduling apps 

  • Canva design expertise

  • Short form video editing (CapCut or similar)

  • Photography + filming experience (using iPhone)

  • Squarespace website familiarity

  • A passion for handmade artisanal art

You are:

  • Visually creative and love branding aesthetics 

  • Available to work in-person one day a week from 9am to 5pm, and occasional weekend markets

  • Ready to balance part-time work with your other responsibilities

  • Have your own transportation / ability to transport yourself to the studio

  • Willing to contribute to other creative projects as needed

We are offering:

  • A guaranteed 7.5 hours of work per week 

  • A flexible schedule that connects your needs and the studio’s tasks (10-99 freelance position)

  • A living wage ($21.90/hour) 

  • A studio that understands the importance of work-life balance and insists you don’t miss your college class or niece's recital. 

  • The possibility to add clay studio work to your role (with opportunity to grow to 15 hours total per week)

Start Date:

  • May 26 start date, with some flexibility 

Application deadline: 

  • April 28th 11:00pm

LGTBQ+, BIPOC, immigrants, those who are/have been system-impacted, experienced systemic oppression, and/or gender-based violence are encouraged to apply. If you’re excited about this role but don’t check every box, we still want to hear from you. We value your willingness to learn and grow with us and are happy to train the right person.