Part-Time Operations Assistant

Job summary

Manage administrative tasks such as inbox triage, calendar support, meeting notes, reports, follow-ups, and errands. Coordinate inventory, supplier orders, deliveries, records, and event logistics, while identifying opportunities to improve processes.

Job details

Company : Plenty Real Brews Hours : 20–30 hours/week, flexible weekday schedule, plus some evenings and weekends for events Location: Vancouver, BC — hybrid: remote plus in-person for stock, events and store visits Pay Per hour: $25 -$30 dependant on experience About Plenty Real Brews Plenty Real Brews is a women-founded, Vancouver beverage brand making premium ready-to-drink beverages. Our lineup includes Hard Kombucha, Quenchers (real fruit cocktails made with Canadian vodka) and 0% ABV Sparkling Mocktails. You'll find us in Retail Stores in BC and Alberta and a growing list of retailers across Western Canada. We're a small team building fast. Everyone here touches real work that moves the business. About the role Half of the role is support — inbox, calendar, errands, follow-ups. The other half is operations — inventory, orders, deliveries, suppliers, events and the systems that tie them together. This role suits someone organized and self-directed who likes variety and wants to see how a beverage brand runs from the inside. What you'll do • Triage the inbox and draft routine replies to suppliers and partners • Prepare meeting notes, simple reports and presentation materials • Track inventory across warehouse, retail accounts and sample stock • Place and follow up on orders with suppliers (cans, labels, ingredients, packaging) • Coordinate deliveries and pickups with distributors, retailers and logistics partners • Keep order, invoice and receipt records organized for bookkeeping • Attend Plenty events if needed — in-store tastings, demos, markets, trade shows and pop-ups: prep supplies, set up, staff the booth, sample product and pack down • Spot what's slowing us down and suggest better processes or tools • Run errands: sample drop-offs, pickups if required What you bring Must-haves • 1 year in an admin, operations, coordinator or executive assistant role • Strong organization: you manage many moving parts without reminders • Clear, professional writing and phone manner • Comfort with Google Workspace or Microsoft 365 and spreadsheets • Reliable and discreet with business and financial information • Valid BC driver's licence and access to a vehicle • 19+ years old and able to obtain Serving It Right certification (for tastings) • Available for some evenings and weekends for events Nice-to-haves • Experience in food, beverage, alcohol, CPG or retail • Familiarity with inventory tracking, order management or a CRM • Startup or small-business experience What we offer • Flexible part-time hours • Direct mentorship from a founder and a front-row seat to building a beverage brand • Hands-on exposure to retail, distribution, marketing and fundraising • Room to grow the role as the company grows • Product perks

What you’ll do

Manage administrative tasks such as inbox triage, calendar support, meeting notes, reports, follow-ups, and errands. Coordinate inventory, supplier orders, deliveries, records, and event logistics, while identifying opportunities to improve processes.

Requirements

Applicants need at least one year of experience in an administrative, operations, coordinator, or executive assistant role, strong organizational and communication skills, and comfort with office productivity tools and spreadsheets. A valid BC driver's licence and vehicle access, age 19 or older, eligibility for Serving It Right certification, and availability for some evening and weekend events are required.

Benefits

• Flexible Part-Time Hours
• Founder Mentorship
• Hands-On Industry Exposure
• Growth Opportunities
• Product Perks

Listed skills

• Administrative Support · Preferred
• Operations Coordination · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Google Workspace · Preferred
• Microsoft 365 · Preferred
• Inventory tracking · Preferred
• Process Improvement · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Administrative Support
• Operations Coordination
• Inbox and Calendar Management
• Professional Writing
• Organization
• Google Workspace
• Microsoft 365
• Spreadsheet Management
• Inventory Tracking
• Order Management
• Supplier Coordination
• Delivery Coordination
• Recordkeeping
• Event Coordination
• Process Improvement
• Driving

Job areas

• Administrative
• Logistics
• Food & Beverage
• Retail
• Management & Leadership