Project Manager/Team Assistant

Hungry Minds is an ambitious international publishing house known for high-quality, entertaining products that spark curiosity about life. We are reinventing creating our products at the intersection of education, entertainment, and art.

Our first product, The Book, a colorful encyclopedia on rebuilding civilization, raised $3.2 million in pre-orders, became a bestseller in several countries, and has sold over 100,000 copies worldwide. With many more unique book and non-book projects on the way, we are actively seeking talent!

We're seeking a proactive and organized Team Assistant to support our talented group of professionals at Hungry Minds. This role focuses on project management, team coordination, and operational support to ensure smooth day-to-day operations and successful project outcomes for our unique book and non-book projects.

На які завдання (обов'язки)?

Project Management & Team Support (70%)

• Assist in managing timelines, milestones, and deliverables for our innovative projects(including leading sprint planning and review meeting, with task breakdown)

• Coordinate internal and external meetings, prepare agendas, and take minutes for creative and strategic sessions

• Follow up on action items and ensure deadlines are met across our diverse project portfolio

• Support the team with document management and file organization for our various educational and entertainment products

• Help prepare presentations, reports, and other materials needed for product launches and marketing campaigns

• Assist in planning and executing team-building events and internal initiatives that foster our creative culture

Administrative Support (30%)

• Manage team calendars and schedule coordination, balancing the needs of our creative and business teams

• Being part of the group organizing team events across the globe

• Liaise with external vendors, artists, and service providers crucial to our product development

• Assist with general team management tasks to maintain a productive work environment

Якого професіонала шукаємо?

• 2+ years of experience in a similar role, preferably in a publishing or creative industry

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple creative projects simultaneously

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (C1 preferable)

• Proficiency in project management tools (Asana, Notion, Miro etc)

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, creative environment

• Interest in education, entertainment, and innovative publishing concepts

• Adaptability and flexibility to work with diverse teams and project types

Чому у нас приємно працювати?

• Remote Work: Work from anywhere in the world

• Flexible Schedule: 5/2 work schedule with flexible start and end times

• Chance to work on exciting, world-changing projects with a creative, international team

• Innovative Environment: Work on exciting projects with a creative team and a fantastic product

• Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career advancement, including corporate retreats

• Competitive salary and benefits package

If you're a detail-oriented professional with a passion for supporting creative teams and managing innovative projects, we want to hear from you at Hungry Minds!