We have an exciting opportunity for an Executive Assistant to join our team at Chani Nicholas Incorporated to help sustain and build our next chapter. 

PLEASE NOTE: Do not submit your application twice in order to apply for both open Executive Assistant positions. If you have a preference for which Executive Assistant position you are applying for, please state your preference in your email. Otherwise, if you do not have a preference for being an Executive Assistant to the CEO or President, apply by submitting your application once and you will be considered for both positions.

About Us 

Chani Nicholas Incorporated was founded by Chani Nicholas, a Los Angeles-based, Webby award-winning, NY Times-bestselling author and astrologer. 

We are a queer, feminist-led tech and media company on a mission to make astrology, and its wisdom, accessible to everyone as a tool for self-discovery, mindfulness, and healing. 

Learn more at chaninicholas.com.

The Job

We are looking for an extremely organized and motivated Executive Assistant who will work directly with the President. This person will have strong written and verbal communication skills, be excited to manage many different tasks at any given time, and lead with integrity, discretion and passion for their work. They will be a forward-looking thinker who actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions. 

What You’ll Do

• Schedule and manage the day-to-day calendar for the President and use discretion to make sure the President’s time is well-utilized; assume central coordination for internal and external requests and proactively manage cadence for standing meetings (one-on-ones, team meetings, etc.); complete expense reports; and arrange complex and detailed travel plans, itineraries, and agendas; 
• Review schedules daily and ensure that the President is aware of any materials they need to prepare for upcoming meetings, and support with the preparation of these materials as necessary;
• Keep the President on track with daily, weekly and monthly agenda and take initiative to move pieces around as necessary to make sure the most pressing items are addressed in a timely way;
• Track all the President’s communications, organize and respond to emails, and draft correspondence, sometimes of a confidential nature;
• Support team communication efforts by authoring or editing team or company-wide communications;
• Research, prioritize and follow up on incoming issues and concerns addressed to the President, including those of a sensitive or confidential nature, and determine the appropriate course of action, referral or response;
• Review documents for grammatical errors, typos, and formatting needs;
• Update and maintain notes and next steps on all the President’s meetings;
• Work closely and effectively with the President to keep them well-informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities, and follow up appropriately;
• Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork;
• Build and maintain relationships crucial to the success of the company and manage a variety of special projects for the President; and
• Provide back-up to the executive administrative team.

Who We’re Looking For

• Commitment to the highest standards of integrity; 
• Will maintain trustworthiness and perform duties with the utmost confidentiality 
• Experience in exercising sensibility, discretion, and diplomacy in handling all matters, information, and relationships (including confidential or sensitive information);
• Strong writing skills and experience;
• Minimum of 5 years of experience supporting C-Level executives;
• Proficiency in G-Suite and confidence learning new programs;
• A valid California Driver’s License and vehicle insurance;
• Ability to work efficiently, juggle multiple projects with appropriate prioritization, adhere to quick deadlines, and adapt to evolving circumstances;
• Confidence to take initiative and make decisions proactively;
• Strong people skills, emotional intelligence, and ability to work well with others; 
• Outstanding interpersonal communication skills (written and oral);
• Must bring enthusiasm, creativity, patience, good judgment and flexibility to their work; 
• Ability to work both in a team environment and independently;
• Excellent organizational skills, with high accuracy and attention to detail;
• Ability to work a normal schedule of Monday through Friday during normal business hours with the ability to provide support for urgent situations outside of normal business hours (i.e. travel cancellations, less than 5% of the time);
• Ability to perform phone calls on the company’s behalf; and
• Ability to work in front of a computer screen and/or perform typing for approximately 100% of a typical working day.

What We Offer

• $65k-$75k salary (commensurate with experience, with opportunity for advancement in the first year); 
• Fully covered health, dental and vision insurance;
• 401k with a 5% match;
• Flexible work from home policy;
• 4 months paid parental leave;
• Unlimited, flexible paid vacation, subject to approval, plus a vacation stipend;
• Gender-based violence paid and protected leave;
• Unlimited menstrual leave for people with uteruses; 
• An annual tech stipend;
• A personal and professional growth stipend; and
• A stipend to help you build wealth.

How to Apply

To apply, please send your cover letter, resume, and a list of 3 references (names, position, relationship, and email address) to Fatima Nasiyr at careers@chaninicholas.com with the subject line “Executive Assistant to the President.”

Folks who are queer, trans, non-binary, Black, Indigenous, people of color, disabled, parents, are/have been system-impacted, are immigrants, and anyone who has experienced systemic oppression and/or gender-based violence are encouraged to apply.

Location

• Los Angeles, CA; applicant must already be living in Los Angeles

Details 

• Applications reviewed on a rolling basis, beginning on May 15, 2021
• Anticipated start date: July 1, 2021

Employment Type

• Exempt, full-time position (40 hours per week)

Position reports to

• President 

We have an exciting opportunity for an Executive Assistant to join our team at Chani Nicholas Incorporated to help sustain and build our next chapter. 

PLEASE NOTE: Do not submit your application twice in order to apply for both open Executive Assistant positions. If you have a preference for which Executive Assistant position you are applying for, please state your preference in your email. Otherwise, if you do not have a preference for being an Executive Assistant to the CEO or President, apply by submitting your application once and you will be considered for both positions.

About Us 

Chani Nicholas Incorporated was founded by Chani Nicholas, a Los Angeles-based, Webby award-winning, NY Times-bestselling author and astrologer. 

We are a queer, feminist-led tech and media company on a mission to make astrology, and its wisdom, accessible to everyone as a tool for self-discovery, mindfulness, and healing. 

Learn more at chaninicholas.com.

The Job

We are looking for an extremely organized and motivated Executive Assistant who will work directly with the CEO. This person will have strong written and verbal communication skills, be excited to manage many different tasks at any given time, and lead with integrity, discretion and passion for their work. They will be a forward-looking thinker who actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions. 

What You’ll Do

• Schedule and manage the day-to-day calendar for the CEO and use discretion to make sure the CEO’s time is well-utilized; assume central coordination for internal and external requests and proactively manage cadence for standing meetings (one-on-ones, team meetings, etc.); complete expense reports; and arrange complex and detailed travel plans, itineraries, and agendas; 
• Review schedules daily and ensure that the CEO is aware of any materials they need to prepare for upcoming meetings, and support with the preparation of these materials as necessary;
• Track all of the CEO’s communications, organize and respond to emails, and draft correspondence, sometimes of a confidential nature;
• Keep the CEO on track with daily, weekly and monthly agenda and take initiative to move pieces around as necessary to make sure the most pressing items are addressed in a timely way;
• Support team communication efforts by authoring or editing team or company-wide communications;
• Research, prioritize and follow up on incoming issues and concerns addressed to the CEO, including those of a sensitive or confidential nature, and determine the appropriate course of action, referral or response;
• Review documents for grammatical errors, typos, and formatting needs;
• Update and maintain notes and next steps on all the CEO’s meetings;
• Work closely and effectively with the CEO to keep them well-informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities, and follow up appropriately;
• Support the Director of Operations with administrative duties and organizing team celebrations (team birthday gifts, new hire welcome packages, successful launches, etc.);
• Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork;
• Build and maintain relationships crucial to the success of the company and manage a variety of special projects for the CEO; and
• Work closely with and provide backup to the executive assistant team.

Who We’re Looking For

• Minimum of 5 years of experience supporting senior-level executives;
• Experience working for a tech company with a comfortability with tech jargon;
• Commitment to the highest standards of integrity; 
• Experience in exercising sensibility, discretion, and diplomacy in handling all matters, information, and relationships (including confidential or sensitive information);
• Strong writing skills and experience;
• Will maintain trustworthiness and perform duties with the utmost confidentiality; 
• Proficiency in G-Suite and confidence learning new programs;
• A valid California Driver’s License and vehicle insurance;
• Ability to work efficiently, juggle multiple projects with appropriate prioritization, adhere to quick deadlines, and adapt to evolving circumstances;
• Confidence to take initiative and make decisions proactively;
• Strong people skills, emotional intelligence, and ability to work well with others; 
• Outstanding interpersonal communication skills (written and oral);
• Must bring enthusiasm, creativity, patience, good judgment, and flexibility to their work; 
• Ability to work both in a team environment and independently;
• Excellent organizational skills, with high accuracy and attention to detail;
• Ability to travel locally within Los Angeles and nationally as needed;
• Ability to work a normal schedule of Monday through Friday during normal business hours with the ability to provide support for urgent situations outside of normal business hours (i.e. travel cancellations, less than 5% of the time);
• Ability to perform phone calls on the company’s behalf; and
• Ability to work in front of a computer screen and/or perform typing for approximately 100% of a typical working day.

What We Offer

• $65k-$75k salary (commensurate with experience, with opportunity for advancement in the first year); 
• Fully covered health, dental and vision insurance;
• 401k with a 5% match;
• Flexible work from home policy;
• 4 months paid parental leave;
• Unlimited, flexible paid vacation, subject to approval, plus a vacation stipend;
• Gender-based violence paid and protected leave;
• Unlimited menstrual leave for people with uteruses; 
• An annual tech stipend;
• A personal and professional growth stipend; and
• A stipend to help you build wealth.

How to Apply

To apply, please send your cover letter, resume, and a list of 3 references (names, position, relationship, and email address) to Fatima Nasiyr at careers@chaninicholas.com with the subject line “Executive Assistant to the CEO”

Folks who are queer, trans, non-binary, Black, Indigenous, people of color, disabled, parents, are/have been system-impacted, are immigrants, and anyone who has experienced systemic oppression and/or gender-based violence are encouraged to apply. 

Location

• Los Angeles, CA; applicant must already be living in Los Angeles county

Details 

• Applications reviewed on a rolling basis, beginning on July 25, 2021
• Anticipated start date: September 1, 2021

Employment Type

• Exempt, full-time position (40 hours per week)

Position reports to

• CEO 

 

We have an opportunity for a Full Stack Developer to join our team at Chani Nicholas Incorporated to help sustain and build our next chapter.

About Us 

Chani Nicholas Incorporated was founded by Chani Nicholas, a Los Angeles-based, Webby award-winning, NY Times-bestselling author and astrologer.

We are a queer, feminist-led tech and media company on a mission to make astrology, and its wisdom, accessible to everyone as a tool for self-discovery, mindfulness, and healing.

The Job

You eschew the “brogrammer” culture in favor of a forward-thinking and collaborative environment where technology is there to serve the needs of your users. You are a team player who can also work independently without a lot of direction, effectively taking requests from marketing, design, and other leadership and turning them into functional and beautiful production ready app features.

You are a dedicated software craftsperson and product lead who cares deeply about best practices and what it takes to write and maintain great code and push forward with innovative concepts. You have high emotional intelligence, an abundance mindset, able to effectively balance the needs of the creative and technical.

You will develop and be responsible for building and updating both front and back end applications and systems, finding and squashing bugs, and maintaining a clean and elegant codebase. We are building our Android app with React Native, however, you must be able to work with any necessary native integrations. You will help lead the development of an astrology API.

You do not have to be an astrologer or familiar with astrology right now to apply, but you should be willing and able to learn the language of astrology so that your engineering reflects astrology’s logic.

Technical Skills Required

1 – 3+ years in mobile app development with strong React Native, Android (Java/Kotlin), and SDKs experience

1 – 3+ years in web app development with strong React and JavaScript experience

1 – 3+ years in backend development with strong PostgreSQL, Node, and Express experience

Fluency with Android and React Native tool ecosystems for development, testing, debugging, and performance benchmarking (Visual Studio, Expo, React Developer Tools, Google Play Store)

Extensive hands-on experience creating custom UI controls, consuming RESTful APIs, GraphQL, designing protocols, animations, and performance optimization

Familiarity with building a full CRUD, REST API from scratch

A disciplined approach to development, testing, documentation and code structure in a team environment

An excellent understanding of best practices for concurrency and threading

A drive to learn and master new technologies and techniques

Strong understanding of data structures & algorithms

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Bonus

Experience with other cross platform frameworks, iOS Development, DevOps, TDD, and agile methodologies

How to Apply

To apply, please send your cover letter, resume, portfolio, and a list of 3 references (names, relationship, position, and email address) to Sonya Passi at tech@chaninicholas.com with the subject line “Full Stack Developer Application.”

Folks who are queer, trans, non-binary, Black, Indigenous, people of color, disabled, parents, are/have been system-impacted, are immigrants, and anyone who has experienced systemic oppression and/or gender-based violence are encouraged to apply.

The Interview Process

1. The team reviews your portfolio and resume.
2. A member of our team will hop on the phone with you for 15 minutes to assess your skill set and ask, “Why Chani app?”
3. You’ll participate in a 1-hour pair programming session with the Director of Engineering. You’ll be asked to share your screen and work through coding challenges.
4. You’ll participate in a group interview with the Director of Engineering, Director of Technology, and Director of UX.
5. You’ll participate in a group interview with the President and CEO.
6. The team reviews all feedback.
7. We make a final decision and notify you.

Location

Los Angeles, CA preferred, but must be willing to travel once every quarter to Los Angeles

Details 

Applications reviewed on a rolling basis

Anticipated start date: August 16, 2021

Employment Type

Exempt, full-time position 

Salary and Benefits

$70k - $90k (commensurate with experience, with opportunity for advancement in the first year) 

We offer excellent benefits and work perks, including flexible work from home, unlimited paid vacation, paid sick leave, access to a variety of completely covered health, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, and 401(k) plan with a 5% match.

Position reports to

Director of Engineering

We have an exciting opportunity for an Astrology Writer to join our team at Chani Nicholas Incorporated to help us sustain and build our next chapter.

About Us 

Chani Nicholas Incorporated was founded by Chani Nicholas, a Los Angeles-based, Webby award-winning, NY Times-bestselling author and astrologer. 

We are a queer, feminist-led tech and media company on a mission to make astrology, and its wisdom, accessible to everyone as a tool for self-discovery, mindfulness, and healing. 

Learn more at chaninicholas.com.

The Job

We are seeking a talented, creative and well-versed traditional astrologer and experienced writer with proven success in creating innovative and engaging content, honing a brand’s voice, and developing/editing regular astrological content. The Astrology Writer will support the company through writing content for current transits as well as natal chart interpretations, devising interesting and educational threads for social media, and copy-editing content for the CHANI App and newsletters. 

As a member of the content team, you will work closely with the Director of Content, the Social Media and Digital Content Manager, designers, editors, and the President to create content that encourages our readers’ self-acceptance, healing, and growth.

The ideal candidate is an exceptional writer who is comfortable completing creative projects promptly and moving seamlessly onto new assignments. You understand how to marry the traditions of astrology with inclusive, intersectional feminist thinking, issues of equity, social justice, and trauma-informed language. You possess a deep understanding of traditional astrology and can distill complex ideas into fresh, fun, creative, and compelling content. 

What You’ll Do

• Write and edit pithy, informational content for the current astrological transits;
• Write and edit astrologically accurate, engaging, and educational threads for social media;
• Write and edit natal chart interpretations; and
• Assist in copyediting needs for weekly and permanent content.

Who We’re Looking For

• 4+ years of professional experience operating in written content creation, and/or study in journalism, publishing, or media;
• 3+ years of studying traditional astrology;
• Strong writing and editing skills, with good storytelling instincts;
• Experience in breaking down large content into different formats, such as social media, newsletters, website content etc.
• Excellent communication and listening skills;
• Ability to explain complex information in a way that anyone can understand;
• Ability to maintain brand voice;
• A proactive, highly organized, self-motivated work ethic, with a willingness to learn;
• Enthusiasm, creativity, patience, good judgment and flexibility in their work;
• Commitment to the highest standards of integrity;
• Confidence to take initiative and make decisions proactively;
• Strong people skills, emotional intelligence, and ability to work well with others as well as alone;
• Ability to work a normal schedule of Monday through Friday during normal business hours; and
• Ability to work in front of a computer screen and/or perform typing for approximately 100% of a typical working day.

Preference For Candidates With

• Basic knowledge of Google Workspace;
• Experience writing content for social media; and
• Knowledge of electional astrology. 

What We Offer

• $80k-$90k salary (commensurate with experience, with opportunity for advancement in the first year); 
• Fully covered health, dental and vision insurance;
• 401k with a 5% match;
• Flexible work from home policy;
• 4 months paid parental leave;
• Unlimited, flexible paid vacation, subject to approval, plus a vacation stipend;
• Gender-based violence paid and protected leave;
• Unlimited menstrual leave for people with uteruses; 
• An annual tech stipend;
• A personal and professional growth stipend; and
• A stipend to help you build wealth.

How to Apply

To apply, please send your cover letter, resume, list of 3 references (names, position, relationship, and email address), and sample of astrological writing to Eliza Robertson at careers@chaninicholas.com with the subject line “Astrology Writer.”

Folks who are queer, trans, non-binary, Black, Indigenous, people of color, disabled, parents, are/have been system-impacted, are immigrants, and anyone who has experienced systemic oppression and/or gender-based violence are encouraged to apply. 

Location

• Los Angeles, CA preferred, but must be willing to travel once a month to Los Angeles

Details 

• Applications reviewed on a rolling basis, beginning on July 25, 2021
• Anticipated start date: September 1, 2021

Employment Type

• Exempt, full-time position (40 hours per week)

Position reports to

• Director of Content