Who We Are
Munchkin is one of the most innovative and fast-growing consumer product companies in the world! With over 320+ patents under our belt, we continue to create solutions that leave our customers asking, “how did I ever live without this?” Recognized as #8 on America’s Most Innovative Companies list by Fortune Magazine, innovation is the core of our company DNA and has been driving our designs for 30 years!
Founded in 1990, Munchkin has sold billions of dollars of products through our key retail partners: Target, Walmart and Amazon and has global distribution in over 50 countries. We are industry leaders in design and innovation with over 140 international product and brand design awards in the past 5 years and growing!
We lead with our core values and believe that investing in the community is our responsibility. We create opportunities for every child’s potential and well-being through the Radiant Colors program, work to create a sustainable future, and in partnership with the International Fund for Animal welfare have committed to animal conservation.
After 30 years of being a leader in the baby industry, Munchkin is growing up and expanding our business reach to even more consumers with the launch of Curio, a highly curated line of home goods inspired by curiosity.
There is no better time than now to join Munchkin as we embark on our next and biggest growth journey moving us into technology focused, higher valued products, and household consumer goods. Munchkin is growing up and you could be the next influential leader to play a key role in driving enormous customer-centered value and rapid growth.
What You’ll Do
The Executive Assistant reports to the Chief Brand Officer(CBO)/ Creative Director and is responsible for providing support to the Brand Design group. This person will play a critical role in a fast-paced, high-growth organization.
- Coordinate, maintain and support Brand Design group and other internal employees in managing creative process
- Liaise with cross-functional teams to gather and streamline information
- Assist in coordinating creative projects such as events and photo shoots (i.e. casting, casting in-take, location selection, vendor management, etc.)
- Responsible for maintaining CBO and Department schedules
- Assist with CBO travel arrangements both domestic and international
- Assist with Brand Design RFP process
- Assist with Brand Design budget process
- Responsible for coordinating meetings and events, including preparing meeting agendas and materials, scheduling, among other tasks
- Responsible for maintaining the department budget, including coding invoices, tracking expenses, vendor communications, and stakeholder approvals, among other tasks
- Create and reconcile expense reports; review department expenses prior to CBO approval; and process invoices for Department
- Responsible for maintaining ongoing administrative status reports, ensuring legal reviews are completed, and other ad hoc tasks as needed
- Filing and organizing of creative assets, project materials, and documents, among other items
- Maintain department and vendor contact lists
- Work closely and collaboratively with all levels of management and ensure the team is supported in a positive and efficient manner
- Provide general support to visitors and other external inquiries
- Other duties as required
Bring It!
- Bachelor’s degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or two to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 3+ years of administrative support or executive assistance experience within a dynamic, creative environment
- Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
- Experience leading, managing and motivating a team
- Analytical skills and ability
- Computer savvy: Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Word
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Salary range: $25-35/hour
To learn more, visit us at www.munchkin.com.
Munchkin welcomes and values what makes everyone unique. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All hires to our team are based on qualifications, merit and business needs. We recruit, employ, train and promote regardless of race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, genetic characteristic or any other protected status.
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