Assistant (Part-Time, Temporary)

Last updated: April 27, 2023

Overview

TinyPilot is looking for an additional office assistant at our office in South Hadley, MA.

We are currently pausing new applications, as we plan to make a hiring decision in the first week of May 2023.

We invite you to add your name to a waitlist below to find out about future openings.

About the role

You'll help assemble TinyPilot products. Your typical tasks include:

  • Assembling electronic devices

    • No special technical skills required, just screwing parts together
  • Unpackaging incoming shipments and verifying quantities

The time commitment is 15-20 hours per week.

This is a temporary role that will last for six months.

About the company

TinyPilot makes hardware devices that allow IT professionals to control computers and servers remotely. We're located in South Hadley, and we're independently owned, self-funded, and growing steadily.

The team in South Hadley includes Michael (the founder), and two other staff members who manage customer support and building devices. We also have two developers and two support engineers who work remotely.

Michael Lynch, TinyPilot's founder, is a former Google and Microsoft employee. Michael started the company in 2020 and runs it full-time. He writes monthly updates on his blog about the process of building the business.

Compensation

$19/hr

Location

130 College St.
South Hadley, MA

Perks

  • Flexible hours
  • Private office

    • The team shares an office, but you'll have it to yourself when you work
  • Work independently
  • Monthly team lunches at the finest of South Hadley's mid-range restaurants
  • Work with a locally-owned South Hadley small business

Requirements

  • Strong attention to detail
  • Basic computer skills
  • Clear communication skills

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience working for a small business
  • Experience assembling hardware or desktop PCs

Hiring process

  1. Complete an application form.
  2. If you're a good match, I'll invite you to a 30-minute interview at TinyPilot's office in South Hadley.
  3. If you pass the interview, you can start within days.

To apply

Michael Lynch, TinyPilot's founder reads every application personally.

If you take the time to write thoughtful answers in your application, I'll send you an individualized note back, even if I decide not to move forward with your application.