Admin & Creative Operations Assistant

The Mighty Studio; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A photography studio in Toronto is seeking an Admin & Creative Operations Assistant. This part-time position involves email management, studio support, and financial tracking, with the potential to grow into a full-time role. Ideal candidates are organized, detail-oriented, and have a basic understanding of photography. Hourly rate based on experience.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of photography or creative production is preferred.
• Comfortable setting up light gear and moving around a studio.
• Understand small business finances and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Manage email communication and scheduling.
• Assist with studio setup and organization.
• Track expenses and support financial management.
• Provide creative support for shoots and projects.
• Anticipate needs and improve workflows.

Skills

Organized

Proactive

Detail-oriented

Communication

Tech-savvy

Tools

Excel

G Suite

Notion

Canva

Capture One

Job description

Direct message the job poster from The Mighty Studio

Location : Toronto, ON (In-person required)

Hours : 15-20 hours / week

Type : Part-Time (with potential to grow into Full-Time)

About Me

I'm a professional photographer running a photography studio in Toronto. My work involves a mix of shoots, creative projects, client management, and business operations. I’m looking for someone to become a core part of my team—someone trustworthy, organized, and proactive, who can help manage both the business and the creative day-to-day.

Role Overview

As my Admin & Creative Operations Assistant , you’ll be my go-to person for everything from email management and scheduling to helping set up shoots and keeping my studio running smoothly. You should be someone who enjoys taking initiative, thrives on solving problems, and has a balance of creative understanding and business sense.

What You’ll Do

• Email & Communication Management : Triage emails, draft responses, and stay on top of communications.
• Studio Support : Assist with studio setup and takedown, organization, cleaning, and ongoing maintenance.
• Scheduling & Booking : Manage calendars, client sessions, equipment rentals, and travel (when needed).
• Business Admin : Track expenses, create and manage spreadsheets, assist with bookkeeping and business filings.
• Financial Support : Help with financial projections, budgeting, and provide insight from a finance-savvy perspective.
• Creative Support : Understand the flow of shoots and projects; help ensure things run smoothly behind the scenes.
• Proactive Problem Solving : Anticipate needs, find ways to improve workflows, and manage tasks independently.
• Growth-Oriented : Potential to evolve into a full-time, higher-responsibility role as the business grows.

You Might Be a Great Fit If You...

Are based in Toronto and can work in person

Have basic knowledge of photography or creative production

Are comfortable setting up light gear and moving around a studio

Are organized, detail-oriented, and tech-savvy (Excel / Sheets, G Suite, Notion)

Have some understanding of small business finances, budgeting, or bookkeeping

Can be trusted with confidential information and sensitive details

Enjoy working independently but can also collaborate well when needed

Have a “no task too small” attitude—ready to pitch in wherever needed

Bonus Points If You...

Have worked with a creative professional or small business owner before

Have a passion for photography or visual art

Are familiar with marketing tools or social media planning

Know your way in and out of Canva

Know how to use Capture One

Compensation

Hourly rate based on experience. This is a part-time role to start, with strong potential to grow into a full-time position.

How to Apply

To show you’ve read this all the way through (and you're detail-oriented!), please email : [e-mail]

Use the subject line :

Include :

Your resume

A cover letter that tells me :

Who you are

What you do now

What you want to do

How you think you can help me and The Mighty Studio

And a summary to help you craft the above :

Key Responsibilities :

Location : Toronto, ON (In-person required)

Hours : 15-20 hours / week

Type : Part-Time (with potential to grow into Full-Time)

About Me

I'm a professional photographer running a photography studio in Toronto. My work involves a mix of shoots, creative projects, client management, and business operations. I’m looking for someone to become a core part of my team—someone trustworthy, organized, and proactive, who can help manage both the business and the creative day-to-day.

Role Overview

As my Admin & Creative Operations Assistant , you’ll be my go-to person for everything from email management and scheduling to helping set up shoots and keeping my studio running smoothly. You should be someone who enjoys taking initiative, thrives on solving problems, and has a balance of creative understanding and business sense.

What You’ll Do

Email & Communication Management : Triage emails, draft responses, and stay on top of communications.

Studio Support : Assist with studio setup and takedown, organization, cleaning, and ongoing maintenance.

Scheduling & Booking : Manage calendars, client sessions, equipment rentals, and travel (when needed).

Business Admin : Track expenses, create and manage spreadsheets, assist with bookkeeping and business filings.

Financial Support : Help with financial projections, budgeting, and provide insight from a finance-savvy perspective.

Creative Support : Understand the flow of shoots and projects; help ensure things run smoothly behind the scenes.

Proactive Problem Solving : Anticipate needs, find ways to improve workflows, and manage tasks independently.

Growth-Oriented : Potential to evolve into a full-time, higher-responsibility role as the business grows.

You Might Be a Great Fit If You...

Are based in Toronto and can work in person

Have basic knowledge of photography or creative production

Are comfortable setting up light gear and moving around a studio

Are organized, detail-oriented, and tech-savvy (Excel / Sheets, G Suite, Notion)

Have some understanding of small business finances, budgeting, or bookkeeping

Can be trusted with confidential information and sensitive details

Enjoy working independently but can also collaborate well when needed

Have a “no task too small” attitude—ready to pitch in wherever needed

Bonus Points If You...

Have worked with a creative professional or small business owner before

Have a passion for photography or visual art

Are familiar with marketing tools or social media planning

Know your way in and out of Canva

Know how to use Capture One

Compensation

Hourly rate based on experience. This is a part-time role to start, with strong potential to grow into a full-time position.

How to Apply

To show you’ve read this all the way through (and you're detail-oriented!), please email : [e-mail]

Use the subject line :

Admin & Creative Operations Assistant – [Your Name]

Include :

Your resume

A cover letter that tells me :

Who you are

What you do now

What you want to do

How you think you can help me and The Mighty Studio

And a summary to help you craft the above :

Key Responsibilities :

Admin Support : Manages email triage, scheduling, client session bookings, equipment rentals, and light travel planning.

Studio Support : Helps set up and clean studio, organizes gear and props, maintains studio functionality.

Financial Admin : Tracks expenses, updates spreadsheets, assists with light bookkeeping and budgeting tasks.

Creative Support : Understands shoot flow, preps materials, and keeps things on track behind the scenes.

Task Execution : Takes initiative on recurring tasks and flags opportunities to optimize workflows.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Employment type

Part-time

Job function

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Photography

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