Company Overview:

Akamai Basics is a company dedicated to providing high-quality, eco-friendly, and affordable personal care products. We believe that simple, sustainable solutions can make a big difference in the world. Our mission is to make it easy for people to make conscious choices for themselves and the planet.

We are seeking a person that is among other things: sharp as shit, doesn’t take things personally, loves to work hard and get things done, is technically astute, and a quick learner. Help us as we revolutionize the world of personal care.

Background:

We adhere to a concept that has been coined Growth Hacker Marketing” -- while that sounds sexy (or to us, kinda dumb) it focuses on using creative, low-cost, smart strategies to acquire and retain customers and a good part of it is about treating customers like you would a good friend. We are leaders; helping and guiding, offering knowledge & products that transform and wake people up, addressing (and anticipating) their problems & concerns -- doing whatever it takes to thrill our audience and customers.

While we feel this is just “doing the right thing” and it is also good business because as we invest in these relationships and build trust, our customers in turn become our greatest sales force as they tell their friends. This approach coupled with our world-class, revolutionary products and thought leadership help create a flywheel effect igniting and fueling growth. Our goal is to WOW customers— you will play an integral role, have fun and learn a lot.

Job Overview:

We are seeking a Marketing Assistant to join our team and play a pivotal role in executing our marketing strategies. This role requires a dynamic individual who can balance execution and creative problem solving. You will work closely with our co-founder to facilitate and implement marketing initiatives that drive customer acquisition, revenue growth, and brand recognition of Akamai as an industry leader and revolutionary force.

Responsibilities:

Marketing

• Assist in outreach to relevant media and influencers/bloggers.
• Help produce and implement a thought leadership cycle of publishing and content production — From concept, to newsletter, to posting at our website, sharing via social media, and to highly-targeted, hand selected relevant bloggers, influencers and editors/media outlets.
• Support the creation and editing of marketing materials.
• Collaborate with our marketing team to create, distribute, and analyze marketing content across various channels.
• Assist in editorial calendar and production of newsletters.
• Assist in managing and updating our social media profiles and website content.

Project Support

• Support cofounders on a wide range of projects and special initiatives spanning product development, research, and projects to help people on their health journey, while growing our audience and brand.
• Help roll out programs that empower word of mouth growth.
• Help support the management and growth of our affiliate partners.
• Help us to better serve target audiences such as athletes, health professionals, mothers, etc.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Public Relations, or a related field.
• Familiarity and belief in Seth Godin’s approach to marketing and Growth Hacker marketing.
• Strong communication and writing skills.
• Proficient with Google Suite (docs, sheets, calendar).
• Outstanding at research and problem solving.
• Curious and asks good questions.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Enthusiastic, creative, and committed to personal growth.
• Ability to execute tasks and manage projects efficiently.
• Proactive and able to work independently.
• Ability to write effectively, listen, and follow instructions.
• Proficient in using AI-supported toolsets for research and support.
• Basic design skills are a plus.

Key Metrics:

• Number of high impact projects supported and moved to completion.
• Number of emails produced, open and click through rates.
• Thought leadership pages published and blogs posted.
• Growth in newsletter subscribers.
• Affiliates added.
• Strategic partners added.

Core Values:

• Commitment to personal growth and development.
• Dedication to "doing the work" and embracing challenges.
• Proactive and driven by self-motivation.
• Focus on serving others and making a positive impact.
• Enthusiasm for the personal care industry and our mission.
• Entrepreneurial and risk tolerant you are calm under pressure.
• Flexible — you have the ability to listen and take instruction while also knowing that your perspective and ideas are valued and desired.

Hours: ~20 hours/week initially. Potential to become full-time.

Salary: $25-30/hour, DOE. Plus performance bonus.

Location: Remote (founders are in Boulder, CO)

Additional details & benefits:

• Ability to work flexible hours.
• Employee discount — e.g. free for you!
• Monthly allowance of up to $75 to make your workspace great — from plants to equipment.
• Opportunity to grow professionally and intellectually: we're all about growth & development and want to make sure you can do that in your role too.
• High level of professionalism and entrepreneurial mindset.
• We are open to hiring remote workers from all but these states due to state restrictions for remote workers: CA and IL; we are currently only hiring US residents.
• We care about each other’s well-being and are a family-oriented team.
• Help make a true difference in the world.

If you match up with our core values, are passionate about sustainability, possess excellent writing skills, and have a proven track record in social media management and community engagement, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to join the Akamai Basics team.

Interested? We want to meet you. Apply today!

Application Instructions:

1. Please apply using this link.
2. Submit a short 1-3 minute video. Let us know what you bring to the role and what about Akamai excites you.
3. Deadline to apply is May 1st.

Please only apply if you fit the requirements, and responsibilities listed above.

Only candidates who submit all items requested will be considered for this role and we will respond to all applicants the week of May 1st.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job. The successful candidate will be expected to perform all functions of the job. The salary range listed describes the minimum to maximum base salary range for this position. Actual compensation offered may vary from posted hiring range based on geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.