about amika 

hi there, we’re amika. a friend to hair, hairstylists, her, him, them, you. amika means friend in the language esperanto and is a symbol of our belief in the power of community the beauty of diversity.  
 
brooklyn-born salon raised: where creativity culture are a way of life. we’re a collective of creatives, hairstylists, chemists, product enthusiasts that like to bend the rules. 

we created 11 collections for every hair type, texture style - all hair is welcome.

the job: 

We’re looking for a project management intern to join our retail education and events team in a project management capacity. You’ll have the opportunity to work cross functionally on the retail education side of amika’s business!

location: Brooklyn, NY (hybrid/remote work)salary: $16 per hour

what you’ll do:

• assisting channel leaders with field shipments
• coordinating of event collateral
• Assisting in execution of educational programs retail events
• helping to keep projects on track with creative briefing
• update retail sales, events dashboard trackers 
• support the roles of the field team members. 

must-haves:

• Strong Organizational Skills: Ability to manage and coordinate field shipments, event collateral, and project timelines effectively.
• Software Proficiency: Familiarity with project management software e.g., Asana and Microsoft Office Suite to manage projects and communicate effectively. 
• Project Management Abilities: Basic knowledge of project management principles to support and keep various projects on track.
• Effective Communication: Proficient in communicating with channel leaders, field team members, and potentially with external partners to coordinate efforts smoothly.
• Attention to Detail: Capability to manage details in tracking updates for retail sales, events, and dashboard trackers without oversight.
• Proactive Problem-Solving: Ability to anticipate and address issues before they become problems, especially in the logistics and coordination of materials and information.
• Interest in Retail / Beauty industry and Education: A genuine interest in the intersection of retail, education, and event management to understand and contribute to the project's objectives.
• Adaptability and Flexibility: Comfortable working in a dynamic environment where priorities can shift rapidly.

nice to haves:

• Experience in Retail / Beauty or Education: Previous experience, even at a volunteer level, in retail, education, or event planning would be beneficial.
• Creative Briefing Experience: Some experience or understanding of the creative briefing process to support communication with the creative team effectively.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze retail sales data and event outcomes to contribute insights for future strategy adjustments.
• Interest in Beauty Industry: A passion for or interest in the beauty industry, particularly in hair care, could enhance the candidate's engagement and contribution to the project.
• Networking Skills: Eagerness to engage with key players across Amika and retailers, which would be beneficial for personal growth and professional development.

ready to apply?

please click the link that will bring you to our careers page through Greenhouse. submit a cover letter describing yourself and why you’d be the perfect fit along with your resume.