What are the responsibilities and job description for the IT Intern position at Grindr?
What’s so interesting about this internship?
At Grindr, the IT team is a dynamic, fast paced team who has a passion for the latest technologies and a willingness to help others across the organization. Under the support and guidance of Grindr’s Information IT & Security Manager, the IT Intern will have the opportunity to either work remotely or out of Grindr’s headquarters in West Hollywood and learn about the technical aspects of our offices, provide support to in-office and remote employees, and liaise with our external vendors.
What’s the role?
- Support the IT department with new hire onboarding, resolving tickets, and documentation
- Provide Grindr employees with remote technical assistance on computer software, systems, and hardware
- Receive hands on guidance and training on IT processes and systems
- Part time or Full time opportunity
- To run June-August, 2022
What we'll love about you
- Strong interest in developing a career in the field of IT and operations
- Previous experience with Macs and Android / iOS devices
- Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills with an attention to detail
- Team player and strong communication skills
- Champion of the LGBTQ community
What you'll love about us
- Global impact. Grindr is the world leading LGTBQ social networking service. Your role will impact the lives of millions of LGTBQ people around the world.
- High Growth. Like the company itself, this role offers significant room for growth and development
- Remote First: We have offices in LA, NYC, SF, Chicago, and Taipei, though the company is set-up not just as remote-friendly, but remote-first. More than 30% of our employees work outside the cities where we have offices. Today, we are set-up to hire easily in the US and Canada
What we hope you take away from this
- Experience working helpdesk as part of a team in a corporate Mac environment.
- Experience administering corporate IT SaaS systems (Gmail, Onelogin, Slack, Zoom, 1Password to name a few)
- Development of communication, prioritization, problem solving, and people skills
- A final project where you will set up your own domain, website, and email.
About Grindr
Since launching in 2009, Grindr has grown into the world’s largest social networking app for gay, bi, trans, and queer people. We have millions of daily users who use our location-based technology in almost every country in every corner of the planet.
Today, Grindr proudly represents a modern LGBTQ lifestyle that expands into new platforms. From social issues to original content, we continue to blaze innovative paths with a meaningful impact for our community. At Grindr, we create a safe space where you can discover, navigate, and get zero feet away from the queer world around you.
As of June 2020, Grindr has new owners with a track record of multiple successful Bay Area start-ups. The new leadership is demonstrating a renewed commitment to creating an experience for users that is safe, fun, and productive, as well as a positive & uplifting company culture in which everyone can be their best selves. At the heart of Grindr’s mission in this new chapter is a shared set of core values including transparency, accountability, experimentation (failing fast), and strong allegiance to the LGBTQ community.
Grindr is an equal opportunity employer.
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