Simple Manufacturing/Bookkeeping/Office Help. Will Train. Home Office (oakland east)

HOURS: • 3 Days a Week (Either Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday) • 10:00 am-2:00 pm (or 9:00 am - 1:00 pm, employee's preference) • 12 hours a week • Employee will need to submit a W-4 form • Able to make at least a 5-month commitment to the job LOCATION: • The business is located in a home office/apartment in Oakland near Highland Hospital. • The apartment is located up three flights of stairs. It is not wheelchair accessible (no elevator) • I have two cats. If you have cat allergies, this job may not be suitable for you. PROS of this job: • Pleasant, relaxed working environment. • Make products that help people with disabilities. ABOUT: I create and sell simple communication products for individuals who are unable to speak. I run a small online store. Looking for a part-time employee to help me fill orders, make communication aids, and assist with packaging, simple bookkeeping, and other tasks. JOB ACTIVITIES • SIMPLE MANUFACTURING: Putting together simple (non-computerized) communication aids. This might involve attaching wires from a laser to a battery box, performing a small amount of soldering, drilling a hole in plastic, or placing a sticker with precision on a plastic board. The work does require some dexterity. • SIMPLE BOOKKEEPING: About 1/5 of the job will entail inputting information into QuickBooks (a bookkeeping software program). No experience required, training provided. Some computer experience would be helpful. • PACKAGING & SHIPPING : About 1/3 of the job is packaging and shipping orders. Must be able to lift 15 pounds. (Infrequent lifting.) -------- QUALITIES I'M LOOKING FOR IN AN EMPLOYEE: •ATTENTION TO DETAIL The products that I make require multiple steps and a good deal of precision. I take quality control very seriously. The products are for people who can't speak. If the device breaks down, the individual doesn't have a way to communicate. Looking for someone who is: • Reliable and conscientious • Responsible • Able to follow instructions • Able to work independently Please email me and let me know: a. A little bit about you (it doesn't have to be long) b. Tell me why you think you would be a good candidate for this job. Please send me your work history. Please do not attach a resume- copy and paste the text into the body of your email. If you don't have a resume, write me a list of your work history. Thank you, and looking forward to hearing from you. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company does not discriminate in employment based on race, sex, age, gender, disability, religion, national origin, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. We are happy to provide reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. (Note- the workspace is not wheelchair accessible, and the work does require dexterity.)