Overview
The Company:
We are Quirky
We make invention accessible
We believe that the best ideas in the world aren’t actually in the world–they’re locked in people’s heads.
We exist to solve that problem.
http://www.quirky.com/
We’re looking for an amazing and passionate Project Manager intern to join our team in NYC.
The Candidate:
You are organized. No seriously, you’re really organized. You thrive when faced with multiple projects at one time and have an uncanny ability to remain calm in the face of it all. You love to drive progress by keeping all of your team members on the right track and want to bring that skill to an amazing consumer product company in NYC. You have a strong eye for detail and can keep track of resources and scheduling like no one else.
Sound like you? Then keep reading…
The Job:
Assist full time Project Managers with their day to day activities
Join team meetings
Work with the Quirky team in Hong Kong
Schedule and track resources
Manage small-scale projects
Perform tasks assigned by other PM team members on a daily basis
Help to write comments, communicate with the HK team and send packages
The Qualifications:
2+ years of undergraduate coursework in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Design, Project Management or a similar field
Background related to consumer products
Well organized
Experience planning an executing projects
Experience managing projects (in school or in prior internships)
Desire to be a Project Manager
The Application:
Check us out at quirky.com and take some time to explore
Submit your resume and online application along with a cover letter addressed to Meg telling her why this internship is for you and why we should hire you