The Italian Canadian Cultural Association of Nova Scotia (ICCA-NS) is seeking a Virtual Assistant for eCommerce Support.

This is a flexible, remote role as a contractor, with 15 to 20 hours per month, ideal for a detail-oriented and tech-savvy professional who can work independently.

Responsibilities:

Support the Cooking & Language Schools by:

Managing online class registrations, payments, and refunds
Updating class offerings on the Squarespace website and Square eCommerce platform
Coordinating deadlines and tasks with the Marketing & School Directors
Maintaining organized records using Google Drive
Communicating with students and instructors as needed

Requirements:

Must be located in Canada
Must provide a current Criminal Background Check (ICCA-NS will reimburse the fee after submission)

Required Qualifications & Skills:

Proactive and detail-oriented with the ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines
Strong communication and writing skills
Experience with the following tools:

Squarespace (website updates)
Square eCommerce (product setup and payments)
ConvertKit (emails and online products)
Canva (basic graphic design using provided templates)
Google Workspace (email, Drive for document storage)
Slack (instant messaging for collaboration)

Bonus Skills:

QuickBooks (basic invoicing and tracking)
Social media marketing experience
Able to speak/write in Italian

How to Apply:

Email ALL of the following information by Sunday, March 23rd at Midnight to hello@iccans.org (Attn: Kathy Colaiacovo, ICCA-NS Board Secretary):

Your name, contact information, and a link to your website and/or social media profiles
Your hourly rate or package rate for 15-20 hours per month (indicate if HST is included)
A short BIO outlining your experience in virtual assistance, administration, and the tools listed above
At least two professional references with contact details
A brief statement on why you are a strong fit for this role

We look forward to hearing from you.