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Title:	Social Media and Office Assistant
Description:	Akashic Books is looking for a part-time employee to work in our dynamic Brooklyn office. The hours of this in-person position are 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., five days a week, for $15/hour. A completed vaccination series against COVID-19 is required to enter our office complex. Job responsibilities will include but are not limited to: running our social media; supporting publicity outreach; mailing out books from our office via USPS and UPS; database research and updating; supporting editorial work by inputting edits in Microsoft Word and Adobe InDesign (prior InDesign experience is preferred but not required). Akashic Books is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply including those who identify as Black, Indigenous, and/or people of color; those who identify as disabled; and those who identify as LGBTQ+.
Requirements:	Ideal candidates are those who can work independently and collaboratively; have excellent writing, research, and communication skills; keen attention to detail; and have a strong interest in contemporary literature and independent culture. A college degree is not required, nor is previous work in the publishing business.
Company:	AKASHIC BOOKS
Location:	Gowanus, Brooklyn, New York
How To Apply For This Job:	Email a cover letter and resume to: info@akashicbooks.com
Date Posted:	8/3/2022 (Ongoing Job Posting)