Associate, Creative Resourcing

Much of what you need to know about minds + assembly is captured in the name itself: we think, we create, and (+) we put things together. It’s really that simple—and that shockingly different. Of course, the simplicity of our name belies the depth of what we deliver to our most honored (and often overjoyed) clients. Our work is consistently at a higher caliber than they are used to, simply because we push ourselves to think and build differently. Combine this with an obsessive attention to client service, and you arrive at a place where we stand alone among agencies. Arrogant? No. Confident? Of course, but only because we’ve put together a team of people who are good AF in every way. 

Minds + Assembly 

164 crosby st. floor 3 new york ny 10012 

Open Position: Associate, Creative Resourcing

About us: 

Much of what you need to know about minds + assembly is captured in the name itself: we think  we create and (+) we put things together. It’s really that simple—and that shockingly different.  Of course, the simplicity of our name belies the depth of what we deliver to our most honored  (and often overjoyed) clients. Our work is consistently at a higher caliber than they are used to,  simply because we push ourselves to think and build differently. Combine this with an obsessive  attention to client service, and you arrive at a place where we stand alone among agencies.  Arrogant? No. Confident? Of course, but only because we’ve put together a team of people  who are good AF in every way. 

At minds + assembly, the engine of our business is commercial invention. We approach every  project—actually, every aspect of our work—as an opportunity to dip our toes into the  revitalizing stream of the new. The original conception of our agency (which has since been  realized) was that of a happy workshop, a place where the mind and hands are free to  construct brilliant new things for our clients. Yet, we never forget that we are in fact a business.  Everything we do is to further the commercial goals of our clients, whether that is to sell a  product or an idea. To achieve this, we continue to add only the best people, those who have  the right talent, temperament, and teamwork-orientation to further our collective goals. Then  we ask that each person adhere to two simple and equally important principles:  uncompromising standards and unconditional support. In other words, we push each other,  hard, to produce the best work possible, yet always with the knowledge that we have each  other’s backs. 

About the role:

The Associate, Creative Resourcing supports the Associate Director, Resources by enthusiastically diving into a role that combines logistical savvy, people management, and exquisite planning. This role is an incredible opportunity for a person who thrives in a dynamic environment working alongside multiple departments while supporting managing administrative tasks, coordinating resource needs, and assisting with employee relations.

Job responsibilities: 

• Manage support intakes and requests; triage + escalate as needed
• Support allocation + capacity reporting and data analysis to inform resourcing decisions
• Partner with other departments to help on forecasting and staff planning
• Maintain and update resourcing data in the resource management tool
• Respond to team questions, feedback + requests promptly, gracefully, and professionally
• Facilitate clear + diplomatic communication across teams and departments
• Support freelance operations (onboarding, timesheet tracking, + database upkeep)
• Maintain databases and ensure data is accurate and up-to-date
• Assist with sourcing coverage for ad hoc requests and shifting brand + staffing priorities
• Coordinate resourcing support for Business Development, internal + platform initiatives
• Provide coverage for the Associate Director during absences

Professional skills and requirements: 

• 1+ year of experience in an agency (or similar) environment
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills 
• Excellent time management and prioritization ability
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills (written + verbal)
• Attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Adaptability in an ever-evolving space filled with creative people
• Experience with Resource Management tools + creation tools is a plus

At minds + assembly, the engine of our business is commercial invention. We approach every project—actually, every aspect of our work—as an opportunity to dip our toes into the revitalizing stream of the new. The original conception of our agency (which has since been realized) was that of a happy workshop, a place where the mind and hands are free to construct brilliant new things for our clients. Yet, we never forget that we are in fact a business. Everything we do is to further the commercial goals of our clients, whether that is to sell a product or an idea. To achieve this, we continue to add only the best people—those who have the right talent, temperament, and teamwork orientation—to further our collective goals. Then we ask that each person adhere to two simple and equally important principles: uncompromising standards and unconditional support. In other words, we push each other, hard, to produce the best work possible, yet always with the knowledge that we have each other’s backs. 

We’re looking for people with curiosity and expertise, and most of all, a positive attitude. If that sounds like you, send website links, portfolios, resumes, and passion projects to hello@mna.co