AJC PHOTOGRAPHY is hiring: Executive Assistant / Studio Administrator in Portlan

Our ideal person for this job is creative, efficient, and task oriented. We want someone with a sense of personal responsibility to progress on projects without supervision.In this position you will:Follow up with client inquiries professionally, describing package offerings, communicating the differentials of our work to potential clients.Be 'ground control' for our busy studio by maintaining and communicating schedule and scheduling additional supportive staff (stylists, photo-assistants) as needed for upcoming shoots.Set appointments and manage studio calendar.Be the point-person for all orders and client image files. )Provide client communication + care before shoots, during, and after by facilitating on-going relationships with clients.Supervise + direct design contractors, or occasionally put together simple marketing and communication pieces yourself in Photoshop, InDesign or Canva.Develop community and communication channels maintaining the smart, passionate, creative, caring 'voice' of our studio on social media (Instagram, Twitter, Linked In, Facebook).Walk and drive to run errands in the local area as necessary.Qualifications3-5 years experience working at the senior or executive level in an administrative or coordination role in an office or studio setting.Flexible - takes direction with easeAbility to effectively manage time, prioritize tasks and work within deadlines with little supervisionDemonstrates initiative, is self-motivated and proactively takes on tasksThe ability to think of creative solutions and keep abreast of technology + Apps (examples: Canva, Animoto) that can help us to a.) But more importantly, the ability and 'eye' to perform quality control as you coordinate with contracted retouchers to ensure the high artistic standard of the work of the studio is maintained before sending final work to clients is a must.Advanced verbal and written interpersonal communication skills and personal discretion and 'good taste' required.Extremely organized with strong multi-tasking and time management skills. The ability to write, speak and interact clearly and professionally.Must be able to maintain a professional demeanor and a positive service attitude at all times.Detail oriented with good analytical skills.Additional InformationImportant Note: Please read before applying:Yes, we are a photography studio, but we want to be clear: this position is not suitable for aspiring photographers.This is an administrative, behind the scenes, support role.