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Company Name:
Zinc Learning Labs
Company Overview:
Zinc Learning Labs develops innovative, fun, and
pedagogically-powerful reading games for middle school and high school
students.
We don’t do it just because it’s interesting (though it is). We do
it because we’re obsessed with solving one of the most catastrophic,
under-acknowledged problems in the US and the world: year after year,
students graduate high school without being able to read at the level
that is required for success in college and in life.
We’re currently building and improving our web-based reading and
vocabulary app to help tackle this problem. The 2016-2017 school year
will bring an exciting increase in new users to our site through
integration into the College Board’s SpringBoard Digital product.
Company Website:
www.zinclearninglabs.com
Job/Internship Title:
Product Manager
Job/Internship Description:
With some big partnerships and product launches on the horizon,
we’re looking for a proven product manager to play a central role in
guiding the design, development, and testing of our new web and
mobile-based app. You should also be enthusiastic about communicating
with and problem-solving for users.
An ideal candidate will have proven organizational and project
management skills, a technical background, excellent communication and
people-management skills, and a positive attitude. Teaching or
education experience is a significant plus.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
-Manage product lifecycle, from identifying and brainstorming
requirements from conversations with users and the team, to writing
product requirements documents and user stories, prioritizing the
product backlog, coordinating with design and development teams, QAing
new features, and acting as the primary technical support liaison for
users
-Set timelines and milestones for team and ensure that each department
understands the product priorities and goals and is not blocked from
completing their tasks
-Understand and communicate to the team both the high level problem
that is to be solved, and the nitty-gritty details for each feature
-Work with the CEO and Director of Marketing to develop and iterate on
a roadmap for the product and set clear strategy goals
-Collaborate and lead brainstorming sessions and team meetings for our
distributed team in NYC, Northern California and Bangalore
Required Skills:
QUALIFICATIONS
-2+ years of web-based and mobile product management and a successful
track record of working on cross-functional, highly-collaborative
teams
-Demonstrated ability to understand and discuss technical concepts,
schedule tradeoffs and execution strategies
-Hands-on leadership ability, with excellent verbal and written
communication skills
-Organizational skills and ability to set priorities and timelines for
self and team
-Intelligence and adaptability — things change fast in order to meet
teacher and student needs
-Bonus points for teaching or education experience
Type of Position:
Paid
Compensation Package (if applicable):
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
-Flexible work environment (work remotely as well as in our NYC
office)
-Competitive start-up salary
-Comprehensive benefits
-4 weeks of paid vacation, all national holidays, and office closure
between December 24 and January 1
-An opportunity to make a significant impact on a rapidly growing team
tackling a meaningful problem
Weekly Hourly Commitment:
Full time (40 hours)
Academic Term:
Summer 2016
Application Instructions:
Please send a resume in PDF format as well as a cover letter to
jobs@zinclearninglabs.com