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As the founder of Koeppel Design, I am an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation or age. -Kate Koeppel

Part-time Shipping + Production Assistant | San Francisco, CA

Position is open, start date April, TBD

$19 per hr // 10 hours a week // 2 days a week (flexible schedule)

We are looking for someone who is a self starter, detail-oriented and highly organized. This ideal candidate loves: checking items off to-do lists and maintaining organized systems (of supplies, products, etc). You’ll work as assistant to Kate (the founder), with short weekly projects as well as ongoing longer projects. Those who are unable to work independently, who are not opportunistic in taking care of to-dos, solving problems, or prioritizing tasks, this job is not for you. 

Hours will be divided between two roles: office assistant and production assistant depending on our needs in the studio, transitioning to more production work in late spring. You’ll receive paid training as you learn both roles on the job with our team. This job has a 3 month trial period, with the potential for more hours after 3 months. 

In the office assistant role you’ll help with product quality control, maintaining inventory, packaging products, managing orders and shipping products every week. In this role you’ll use email, Shopify and Google Sheets.

In the studio role you’ll help with product manufacturing (woodworking and finishing), packaging, and general studio upkeep. This position requires some experience working with wood

Studio work

Production takes place in Bayview neighborhood of San Francisco*, Mon- Fri from 10-6PM, 1-2 days a week. Our workshop is in a busy studio and shared production/prototyping workspace. It is large enough to easily accommodate physical distancing from others in the space. Your work will be mostly independent working in the shared space with one other person. Our studio has great airflow, with a covered outdoor space to work in.

Our studio is fully vaccinated, and you'll spend your time in a well-ventilated studio space. We practice social distancing always, and masking when required. 

You should have some experience with:

  • Shopify
  • Google Docs/sheets
  • Order fulfillment, packaging, shipping
  • Managing and reading pack lists, order forms
  • Using a PC laptop for admin/Shopify/google docs and Gmail
  • Experience using orbital sander and/or other power tools

Tasks include:

  • Quality control on products coming out of production
  • Packaging and managing inventory
  • Order fulfillment and shipping 
  • Prepping wood for production
  • Sanding and finishing products post-production

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must be able to lift 30+ lbs comfortably and do a variety of physical tasks and climb stairs
  • Must be 18 or over
  • Strong time management skills 
  • Excellent communication skills in person and email

*The production space is a short walk away from 24 Muni line. The space is reachable by car (unmetered street parking available) or by bike, it is about a 15 minute bike ride from the nearest BART station.

TO APPLY:

Please review the job overview and requirements carefully. Take a good look at our website + products before applying. Please email kate [at] koeppeldesign.com with the subject: SHIPPING/PRODUCTION ASSISTANT Please email your resume, your availability and at least 2 job references with contact info. Introduce yourself - tell us why you want to work with us, and what kind of music you like. We will consider every applicant that follows our requested application format.

All emailed applications will receive a response from us. Equal Opportunity Employer. Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, women, gender non-conforming people, persons with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ people, veterans, and adults of all ages are strongly encouraged to apply. In accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment