ABOUT THE TEAM AND ROLE

theSkimm makes it easier to live smarter. At Skimm HQ works we work hard, but we always have fun. We drink the kool-aid but know we're drinking it. And we collaborators through and through. With our suite of products, we are disrupting routines and information consumption one Skimm'r at a time. Come join us, we're changing things.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

As our Summer Skimm’tern, you’ll report to the Executive Assistant of the Founder Office and be her right hand in supporting the co-founders and the executive team. You will also interact with all our teams at Skimm HQ - social, community, and product - with the goal to get sh*t done.

Your primary role at theSkimm will be to ensure that our founders have the support they need to succeed on a daily basis. No task is too big or too small and no two days are the same.

We are looking for a motivated and energetic candidate with a keen eye for detail who can take ownership of their responsibilities and help us ensure we run a smooth Executive Office. Daily responsibilities include, but definitely aren’t limited to:

• Saving our Founders precious time by grabbing coffee, snacks, and meals. It might not be the most exciting, but you’ll definitely be thanked!
• Helping our executive teams organize, plan and complete personal tasks that keep their eyes on the prize: growing this B.
• Assisting in the management of calendars and schedules, ensuring the Founders can focus on the content of their day and not the logistics.
• Assisting the team in coordinating and planning events
• Helping provide a cheerful and pleasant experience for guests and Skimm’rs at Skimm HQ
• Learning the ins and outs of how a smooth, fast running executive office operates
• Executing on the unplanned!

WHAT WILL SET YOU UP FOR SUCCESS

• You have the ability to work out of our NYC HQ
• You understand theSkimm’s brand, voice, and mission
• You are able to take direction and run with it
• You are eager to learn
• You are a problem solver and think on your feet
• You are motivated, passionate, and always aim high
• You want to be part of an enthusiastic and fast-paced team
• You are calm, careful, and can go with the flow
• You are a Skimm’bassador

WHAT WOULD SET YOU APART

• You are organized, focused, and own your tasks
• You know when to ask for help and when to use your own judgment
• You are ready to dig in and hit the ground running
• You are familiar with New York City
• You can think outside the box
• You have a French Bulldog. Just kidding.

This is a temporary role based in New York, NY.