Hook & Fasten, Project Manager (Virtual, Part-Time)

About Hook & Fasten 

Hook & Fasten is a Black-woman-owned social impact firm. We are rooted in and from the neighborhoods in which we serve. We’ve worked for a United States President and First Lady, coordinated the visit of a Pope and numerous world leaders, orchestrated performances with chart-topping entertainers, hosted championship athletes, Fellowed at an Ivy League institution, advised at a top philanthropic foundation, curated parties, sat on Boards, collected awards and spoken on esteemed stages around the world. But there is more to who we are. We are made up of public servants and community advocates. We have been on the cutting edge of natural disaster relief, worked at non-profits, started organizations and impact initiatives, arranged purpose-driven events, lobbied lawmakers, recruited diverse talent for companies, created educational scholarships and designed corporate social responsibility programs. We are authentic, transparent, direct and creative in our approach and delivery. We utilize our network and share our platform. Hook & Fasten is ushering in a new style of giving that represents real change with real solutions. We work with corporations from various sectors like education, finance, health & wellness, technology and more to help them be more powerful & intentional about their community engagement, operations and diversity, equity and inclusion.  

Some of our current and past contracts include Netflix, ByHeart, Trenton Rescue Mission, Museum of Pop Culture, Taco Bell Foundation, Toyota, Pop Culture Collaborative, Roadtrip Nation, Brewbike, Macquarie Group, Fidelity, The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the University of Pennsylvania, Germantown Friends School, Sony Music, EssilorLuxottica and more.

Job Summary 

This part-time virtual role is to primarily work with our Founder & CEO, Deesha Dyer in a personal and professional capacity. The role facilitates the efficient operation of Hook & Fasten by performing a variety of tasks that manage projects and the teams working on them. This role will also serve in an administrative capacity with correspondence and scheduling. The ideal candidate will be a tech savvy self starter who doesn't wait to be told what to do and has a desire for social justice and cares about improving the lives of communities. This role will also assist Deesha with her personal brand and life endeavors such as media appearances, speaking gigs, website updates, and other minimal duties.

Required Skills / Experience 

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills 

  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills 

  • Proficient in Google Drive products and familiarity w/ MicrosoftOffice Suite (must have own computer with these programs). Knowledge of Mac Office Suite a plus 

  • Knowledgeable in Canva preferred

  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail 

  • Ability to work independently, be proactive and think a few steps ahead

  • Strong ability to multitask 

  • 4 to 6 years of experience in a project management / administrative role 

  • Demonstrated excellence, professionalism and confidentiality 

  • This job is not ideal for someone with an already full-time job or someone looking for a full-time job.

Compensation, Benefits, Hours 

This role will be expected to work 12 - 17 hours weekly (ideally hours before 5pm, occasional weekends) and will be paid bi-weekly. This pay for this role hovers around $30 - $35 an hour. This role does not provide health benefits.

How to Apply

Please email resume, contact information of two references and a short paragraph of why you want to work for Hook & Fasten to info@hookandfasten.com. Subject:  HF Project Manager. Candidates will be informed on a rolling basis. If you need alternative accommodations to apply, please email us at info@hookandfasten.com. 

We look forward to hearing from you!  

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