Executive Assistant , Grindr
$123.5-145.5k
+ Equity and company bonus program
More information about location
2 days a week in office
Social networking app for gay, bi, trans, and queer people
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Social networking app for gay, bi, trans, and queer people
201-500 employees
Be an early applicant
$123.5-145.5k
+ Equity and company bonus program
More information about location
2 days a week in office
201-500 employees
Company mission
To connect queer people with one another and the world.
Role
Who you are
- 5+ years of experience as an Executive assistant supporting VP, SVP, and C-Level executives in a fast-paced and growing company
- Exceptional organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities
- High integrity, service orientation, and discretion
- Proactive problem solver with demonstrated ability to resolve issues promptly
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proven ability to exercise judgment, professionalism, and discretion in handling confidential information
- Comfortable in a fast-paced, high growth environment; adaptable and solutions-oriented
- High proficiency with productivity tools, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Slack, Zoom, and KeyNote
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization
- Bring experience with Product, Technology, or Innovation leaders
- Have supported multiple leaders in various locations and timezones
- Are able to quickly ramp up on business asks, as opposed to just individual asks
What the job involves
- Grindr is seeking a highly organized, proactive, and resourceful Executive Assistant to support our Chief Product Officer (CPO) and other executives on the Product & Development team. This individual will play a critical role in ensuring the leaders’ offices operate efficiently by managing schedules, coordinating communications, and driving through on key priorities. The ideal candidate is a problem-solver with excellent judgment, strong attention to detail, and the ability to anticipate needs in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Provide high-level administrative support to the Chief Product Officer, and other executives from the Product & Development team, including calendar management, scheduling, and meeting preparation
- Act as a gatekeeper and liaison, ensuring smooth communication between the executives, internal teams, and external stakeholders
- Coordinate travel logistics, expenses, and itineraries
- Prepare agendas, presentations, and briefing materials for meetings
- Track, prioritize, and follow up on tasks, ensuring timely execution of action items
- Support Product & Development leadership team meetings and offsites, including logistics, content coordination, and documentation
- Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
- Build strong working relationships with other executive admins, team members, and staff
- Professionally represent executives in communications with the internal staff and external partners
- Proactively identify opportunities to optimize the executives’ time and improve team workflows
Our take
Grindr stands out as one of the foremost dating platforms, recognized for its role in fostering connections within the LGBT+ community. Initially conceived as a dating app tailored to gay men - an innovative concept at its inception - the company has evolved to embrace a broader spectrum of identities, proudly positioning itself as "the world's largest social networking app for gay, bi, trans, and queer people".
Offering a complimentary version alongside premium subscription tiers like "Grindr Xtra" and "Grindr Unlimited", Grindr follows the familiar model of many social and dating applications, Despite facing competition from platforms such as Jack'ds and Scruff, Grindr maintains its prominence within the market. However, the platform has encountered significant scrutiny regarding users' privacy, an issue that continues to spark controversy and debate.
In the dynamic landscape of digital connections, Grindr's evolution from a niche dating service to a comprehensive LGBT+ networking hub underscores its enduring relevance. As it navigates the challenges of privacy concerns amidst fierce competition, Grinder remains a pivotal space for individuals to forge meaningful connections and cultivate community within the LGBT+ space.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Company
Funding (1 round)
Jan 2016
$93m
LATE VC
Total funding: $93m
Company benefits
- 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for employees
- 401k Matching (up to 6%)
- Flexible PTO, sick-time, holidays, and two company wide shut-down weeks + an annual travel and leisure stipend
- Equity for all employees
- Monthly lifestyle stipend for food and wellness as well as fully catered onsite breakfast, lunch, and snacks
- Workshops, community projects, and legendary company parties
- Gender Affirmation Fund for transgender and gender non-conforming employees
- Queer-inclusive health benefits including LGBTQ consultative healthcare and expanded HRT shipped directly to employees in eligible states
- Monthly commuter stipend to get you to and from the office on in-person collaboration days
Company HQ
West Hollywood, Los Angeles
Leadership
George Arison
(CEO, not founder)Former Product Manager at Google. They are a founding member of Shift. They took over the role of CEO at Grindr from Jeff Bonforte in October 2022.
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