04/19/2026
We are hiring!!
Executive/Personal Assistant to the Manager of Operations
Cape Breton Drive‑In (CBDI)
Part‑Time / Seasonal (with room for growth)
The Cape Breton Drive‑In is looking for a diamond in the rough — someone who doesn’t need to be perfect, just capable, curious, reliable, and ready to grow. This role blends administrative support with hands‑on operational work, creative problem‑solving, and community engagement.
We welcome applications from neurodiverse candidates.
We invite you to showcase how your neurodiversity strengthens your organization, creativity, focus, problem‑solving, or workflow. Different brains bring different brilliance.
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About the Role
The Executive/Personal Assistant will support the Manager of Operations across a wide range of responsibilities. This is a dynamic position suited to someone who enjoys variety, takes initiative, and can switch between administrative tasks and on‑site operational support.
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Key Responsibilities
Responsibilities may include (but are not limited to):
- General administrative and organizational support for the Manager of Operations
- Creating and scheduling social media content
- Providing customer experience support
- Communicating with vendors and suppliers
- Recruiting, coordinating, and managing volunteers
- Supporting technology needs (simple web updates; app development experience is an advantage but not a must)
- Communicating with community groups and social organizations
- Coordinating, planning, and scheduling events and special programming
- Assisting with cashier and food handling during busy periods
- Supporting cleaning tasks (bathrooms, kitchen, field)
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What We’re Looking For
You don’t need to be polished or have a traditional background. We’re looking for someone who brings:
- Strong organization
- Solid problem‑solving skills
- Genuine creativity
- Reliability and follow‑through
- Willingness to learn and adapt
- Respect for boundaries, workflow, and team communication
If you’re someone with potential, curiosity, and a spark of something special — you might be exactly who we’re hoping to find.
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Accommodations & Expectations
We encourage applicants to include:
- Any accommodations that help you thrive
- Your work style and communication preferences
- Scheduling needs or limitations
- Anything you need us to know to support your success
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How to Apply:
Send us any format that best showcases who you are and how you think (send to [email protected]):
- A video
- A written letter
- A PowerPoint
- A voice note
- A digital collage
- A mini‑portfolio
- Anything that represents you
Please include:
- Why you’re interested in this role
- How your personality, skills, and experience fit our needs
- Any accommodations or expectations
- At least one example of your creativity, such as:
- A T‑shirt mockup
- A social media post
- An event poster
- A simple design concept
- Anything that shows your style and strengths
We care about how you work, how you think, and how you show up — not what’s on your résumé.
