Project Management and Assistant to the Founder Intern | JBIER
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PROJECT MANAGEMENT INTERN AND ASSISTANT TO THE FOUNDER

Remote • New York City / New York, NY, US • Posted 5/1/2024

THE ROLE

 

The Project Management Intern and Assistant to the Founder will play an integral role by working alongside the Founder and CEO to optimize the company’s overall business operations, utilizing the company’s project tracking system, while meeting strict deadlines. This individual will gain high-level experience of the ins and outs of managing an e-commerce startup in the fashion industry, as well as developing and fostering a space for education and growth.

 

See below for additional details regarding this role’s requirements.

 

  • Start date: May - June 2024

  • Job Type: Internship (Unpaid) – *College credit required*

  • Duration: Minimum 18 hours per week for 5 months.

  • Location: Remote (Zoom), based in New York, NY - Hybrid optional.

  • Communication: Bi-weekly virtual team meetings and daily breakout rooms.

  • Working Hours: Self-schedule 9 AM - 9 PM EST Monday through Friday, Saturday-Sunday 10 AM - 5 PM.


 

RESPONSIBILITIES

 

  • Partner with the Project Management team, Team Leads, and the Founder to oversee project performance and accountability to ensure that operations are running accordingly, including tracking the progress of priority projects and ensuring that deadlines are being met. Pinpoint areas that are not meeting standards and optimize according to plan.

  • Manage Founder’s calendar on a weekly basis by collecting all priorities and collaborating with the team to assign tasks based on availability, team’s schedule, and project urgency.

  • Manage Founder’s project tracking system and check-in on progress of to-do lists, ensuring tasks are properly assigned, tracked, and completed within designated timeframes. Collaborate with the Human Resources Team to ensure information is being relayed and communicated, and that team members are completing specific tasks that contribute to the larger scope of the projects .

  • Assist with planning and executing successful team meetings by writing agendas, recaps, and detailed minutes of the meeting.

  • Monitor and respond to all priority emails, identifying tasks that need to be completed.
    Compile, refine, and optimize content for key communication materials.

  • Work closely with the Founder to assist with sourcing, networking, and maintaining partnerships with key business personnel, such as Universities, investors, mentors, influencers, brands, and JBIER board members.

  • Assist with the planning and successful execution of fundraising initiatives to scale JBIER Boutique, The JBIER Fashion Internship Program, and JBIER Inc.

  • Partner with the team and Founder to explore revenue generating opportunities and successfully execute events, webinars, speaking opportunities, and workshops by creating documents and infographics to highlight the Founder’s and company’s credentials.

  • Assist with data asset management by organizing content and resources across all company’s communication platforms.

  • Assist with creating, coordinating, planning, and executing in-person and virtual events, such as fundraisers, fashion shows, photoshoots, pop-up shops, and workshops. This includes  conducting research, creating event visions, ensuring content readiness, and assisting in the overall success of JBIER events.

 

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REQUIREMENTS

 

  • Administrative, Project Management, Finance, and Analytics experience are highly preferred.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft and Google Suite platforms, especially Excel and Sheets.

  • Highly organized and detail-oriented with a strong sense of accountability.

  • Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in a remote, entrepreneurial environment.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Commitment and passion for JBIER’s mission.

  • A hunger to learn and a LOVE FOR FASHION!

 

 

BENEFITS

 

  • Highly-collaborative team. 

  • One-on-one career management mentorship. 

  • Accelerated experience in the fashion, beauty, and retail industries. 

  • Learn a collaborative approach to solving business problems in a fast-paced start-up environment. 

  • Develop an understanding of e-commerce platforms, business models, and target consumers. 

  • Collaborate with diverse team members globally to grow e-commerce platforms, such as our company website, Poshmark, and Instagram Shops. 

  • Opportunity to make an impact! Empowered to take risks, seek creative alternatives, challenge ideas, and devise growth strategies.

 

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