Assistant to Founder (M-F)

NOWHERE BAKERY INC; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Training & development

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

NOWHERE BAKERY INC. is seeking an Assistant to the Founder in Newport Beach, CA. This role blends personal and professional support in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

You’ll manage daily priorities, create marketing materials in Canva, assist with campaigns, and support production logistics. The position offers part-time hours and room to grow with the brand.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years experience in an administrative, marketing, or brand assistant role.
• Must own a Mac laptop.
• Must be proficient in Canva (presentation design, social graphics, visual materials).
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator) preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize effectively.
• Comfortable working in-person in both a home office and production facility environment.
• Self-starter who can anticipate needs and work independently.
• Tech-savvy, adaptable, and quick to learn new tools and processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist with administrative tasks, scheduling, and day-to-day organization.
• Create visually compelling presentations, reports, and marketing materials in Canva.
• Support marketing initiatives including Meta Ads, Google Ads, TikTok Shop, and affiliate program setup/management.
• Assist with content creation ideas, campaign organization, and influencer/affiliate communication.
• Help manage online platforms and track performance metrics for marketing and sales campaigns.
• Attend production facility as needed to support operational projects, inventory coordination, and product launches.
• Assist in design, content, and organizational support for pitch decks related to sub-brand initiatives.
• Research and explore innovation concepts, and propose solutions to achieve strategic goals.
• Help manage errands, appointments, and personal scheduling to free up Founder’s time.
• Maintain organizational systems for both personal and professional commitments.
• Coordinate travel, reservations, and event planning when required.
• Provide postpartum support with frequent local, in-person errands and household logistics.

Skills

Canva proficiency

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Self-starter

Tech-savvy

Tools

Canva

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Training & development
• Opportunity for advancement

About the Role:

We’re looking for a dynamic, proactive, and highly organized Assistant to work directly alongside the Founder of Nowhere Bakery. This is a unique role that blends personal and professional support, requiring someone who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and is eager to learn all aspects of running a growing brand.

You’ll be the Founder’s right hand — managing daily priorities, streamlining organization, and helping with both creative and operational needs. The ideal candidate is tech-savvy, resourceful, and ready to wear many hats.

Key Responsibilities:

Professional & Creative Support with Founder

• Assist with administrative tasks, scheduling, and day-to-day organization.
• Create visually compelling presentations, reports, and marketing materials in Canva.
• Support marketing initiatives including Meta Ads, Google Ads, TikTok Shop, and affiliate program setup/management.
• Assist with content creation ideas, campaign organization, and influencer/affiliate communication.
• Help manage online platforms and track performance metrics for marketing and sales campaigns.
• Attend production facility as needed to support operational projects, inventory coordination, and product launches.

Professional & Creative Support with Co-Founder

• Assist in design, content, and organizational support for pitch decks related to Nowhere Bakery sub-brand initiatives.
• Research and explore innovation concepts, and propose solutions to achieve strategic goals.

Personal Support

• Help manage errands, appointments, and personal scheduling to free up Founder’s time.
• Maintain organizational systems for both personal and professional commitments.
• Coordinate travel, reservations, and event planning when required.

Postpartum Support

• Require frequent local, in-person errands.
• Responsibilities include coordinating meals, grocery shopping, pharmacy runs, and other household-related logistics.
• Availability for short-notice local tasks.
• Watch 6 month old baby when founder is on a zoom or in production.

Qualifications:

• 1–3 years experience in an administrative, marketing, or brand assistant role.
• Must own laptop (Mac)
• Must be proficient in Canva (presentation design, social graphics, visual materials).
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator) preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize effectively.
• Comfortable working in-person in both a home office and production facility environment.
• Self-starter who can anticipate needs and work independently.
• Tech-savvy, adaptable, and quick to learn new tools and processes.

Schedule & Compensation:

• 25-30 hours/week M-F.
• In-person role (Newport Beach, CA), must live local to Orange County.
• $24 per hour

Why You’ll Love This Role:

• Work directly with the Founder of a growing, mission-driven dessert brand.
• Be part of a small, agile team where your contributions make a big impact.
• Opportunity to grow into a larger role as the brand expands.