Position: Administrative and Tour Assistant - Local Operations
Company: McCarthy's Party Tours
Location: St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador
Employment Type: Part-Time Seasonal (typically 20–30 hours/week in season; may grow or shrink with tourism activity and season)
Compensation: $20 per hour
Review Period: 6 Months
Job Description:
As an Administrative Assistant, you will play a crucial role in the daily management of our office, ensuring smooth operations and providing top-notch support to our team and clients.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with daily office management tasks
- Perform data entry with accuracy and efficiency
- Schedule and coordinate appointments and meetings
- Handle incoming phone calls and direct them to the appropriate departments
- Make reservations and bookings for tours and travel arrangements
- Maintain and update client records and company databases
- Prepare and distribute correspondence, reports, and other documents as needed
- Provide on-the-ground logistical support
- Assist with conference and conventions, which may require non-standard working hours
- Be comfortable working on weekends and assisting with a variety of tour-related tasks
- Familiarize yourself with our operations, which will include learning about Newfoundland, as well as working on our booths, and assisting with the delivery of a variety of our tour products
- Support other administrative tasks as required
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent; associate's degree or relevant certification is a plus
- Proven experience as an administrative assistant or in a similar role
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Experience in the travel or tourism industry is a plus
- Willingness to get a Class 4 License is a plus
What We Offer:
- Competitive hourly wage
- Opportunity for contract extension and more hours based on performance
- A supportive and dynamic work environment
- Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development
- 6-month performance review to ensure alignment and growth
- Health and dental insurance (starting after 6-month review)
Performance Review: Your performance will be reviewed at a minimum of six months after your start date of employment to discuss achievements, areas for improvement, and the potential for job and role extension.
Pay: $20.00-$24.00 per hour
Benefits:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- St. John's, NL A1E 2S5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Language:
Work Location: In person
