As the office assistant, you will support the daily operations of our DUMBO warehouse where we pack and ship all of our event kits that enhance our virtual experiences. As part of the Breakout team, you’ll support our mission to help remote employees feel more connected and happy in their work.
About Breakout:
At Breakout, a Techstars-backed company, we’re facilitators of strategic fun, building the global platform to help businesses develop strong company culture no matter where their employees are based.
We believe that teams that have fun together are happier, perform better, and stick together. And, help companies like Adobe, Duolingo, and Dropbox build meaningful bonds through virtual events that shrink the distances between us, physical and otherwise.
You can learn more at our site: https://www.breakoutexperiences.com/
Pack and ship event kits based on daily orders
Create and print shipping labels
Order inventory and create POs
Receive and process daily deliveries, including quality control, updating POs, and keeping inventory separated/organized
Supervise part-time Fulfillment Associate staff as needed
Research and sourcing of materials for the development of new kits
Basic upkeep and maintenance of the office facility
Perform other duties as assigned
Superior skills in the areas of organization, efficiency, and attention to detail, with a high level of comfort working under pressure to reach deadlines
Ability to be flexible and patient in a fast-paced, fun, and dynamic environment
Ability to take direction and follow instructions
Team player with strong communication skills and a can-do attitude
This is a physically active position. Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Handiness/craftiness preferred.
1+ year retail or fulfillment experience (preferred). Note: If you have a different type of experience, please apply and address it in your cover letter. We love artistic, theatrical experience.
Interest in joining an evolving, growing startup. This role is ideal for someone who is comfortable with a little bit of chaos and ambiguity, who loves building things from the ground up and scaling them.
Logistics:
This is an in-person position, reporting to our homebase in DUMBO, Brooklyn
This is a part-time position, starting at 20 hours/week.
Flexibility week-to-week within Monday-Friday 10:00am to 6:00pm; must be able to work 10:30am - 6:00pm at least one day per week
For the right fit, this position is likely to evolve into a larger, full-time role
Compensation is $20-$23/hour
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required