Fernwood Publishing (Winnipeg office) requires a part-time Office Manager. The position involves, among other tasks:
- maintaining records of sales and production costs
- producing and circulating reports of monthly sales and complimentary copy requests
- maintaining records of accounts payable and invoicing
- maintaining records of royalties payable, author database
- processing royalty payments
- handling requests for permission to reproduce and all ISBN/CIP information
- maintaining catalogue mailing database and catalogue mailing
- maintaining local inventory and inventory for foreign distributors
- handling general requests for information about Fernwood and our books
- developing and improving record keeping systems
- general office and Fernwood tasks
The person for this position must have a working knowledge of office computer software including WORD, EXCEL and Filemaker. Post-secondary education is preferred. Experience as office manager is necessary, knowledge and experience in publishing will be an asset. We are seeking an individual who is self-motivated who will not only manage our office and record-keeping tasks, but will also improve and develop our office systems.
The position will be 3 days per week for the foreseeable future, hours and days of work are flexible. The position is salaried, starting at $15,000-$18,000 depending on experience and education, and includes staff benefits package. Starting date is negotiable but must be before November 1, 2012.
Fernwood Publishing is one of Canada’s leading publishers of critical books on social justice. We are looking for someone who shares our commitment social justice, inside and outside their work. The ideal candidate should have some experience in activism, politics, academia, labour or organizing; and can work well in a small collective-oriented organization.
Please send your resumé to Wayne Antony, Fernwood Publishing, 748 Broadway Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3G 0X3, or wayne@fernpub.ca with the subject line, Office Manager Position. For more information about this position contact Wayne Antony at 204.474.2958