Technical Editor / Executive Assistant

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Boulder, CO
Hybrid
90K-100K Annually
Internship
Information Technology • Machine Learning • Professional Services • Security • Consulting
Technology and cybersecurity consulting. Ranked in the top 10 on Outside's Best Places to Work list in 2021 and 2022.
The Role

Join us in changing the world!

If you’re an extraordinary human who loves working with a fun, dynamic team, has an incredible eye for detail, and wants to help build an enduring, impactful organization, we want you on our team!

What you’ll do:

This hybrid position will provide administrative support to executives while also supporting our engineers in ensuring document quality. You’ll work side by side with our team as we support clients that are changing the world across industries such as healthcare, private equity, manufacturing, utilities, government, outdoor recreation, and everything in between!

Some specific responsibilities:

  • Review and edit documents submitted by engineers for clarity, punctuation, grammar, style, accuracy, organization, and content.
  • Draft written deliverables, diagrams, and presentations in collaboration with engineers.
  • Create infographics to help illustrate concepts and data in deliverables, using programs such as Microsoft Word, Adobe InDesign, and Adobe Illustrator.
  • Ensure deliverable layout and formatting are clean, balanced, and appealing.
  • Create, manage, and drive improvements across a stable of Microsoft Word and PowerPoint templates.
  • Assist with drafting and editing marketing and website content.
  • Directly support the Co-CEOs and other senior leaders to make a substantial and valuable impact to the company's mission.
  • Handle projects of an administrative nature that require extensive confidentiality, discretion, independent judgment, and critical thought. This includes actively interfacing with and managing vendors in some cases.
  • Perform minor accounting duties.
  • Run errands and visit clients (primarily in the Boulder/Denver area).

    Note: This is an on-site role in our Boulder, Colorado, office and is not eligible for remote work.

    What you’ll bring:

    • Proven experience editing and working with style guides
    • Exceptional writing and editing skills
    • Ability to work with a team that values extreme attention to detail -- perfectionist at heart
    • A growth mindset and a healthy perspective about failure, with a hearty dose of grit
    • Comfort and skill in communicating with a variety of sophisticated constituencies and audiences including staff, executives, board members, clients, vendors, and partners
    • Collaborative instincts and a sense of humor
    • Ability to work in an extremely fast-paced and dynamic environment, including frequent context switching and real-time prioritization of tasks
    • Expert skills in Microsoft Word, Google Docs, and PowerPoint (track changes, document formatting, embedded styles and templates, etc.) with some Adobe Creative Suite experience
    • Strong professional writing and communication skills
    • The ability to multitask and re-prioritize on the fly
    • A love for doing something different every day
    • A keen eye for detail and incremental improvements
    • Experience using instant messaging tools (Slack, Teams) as the primary means of communication
    • Your own car, driver's license, valid vehicle registration, and valid car insurance

    This role...

    • is fast-paced.
    • involves doing different tasks every day, including tasks you may have never done before.
    • is an individual-contributor role.
    • requires critical thinking, problem solving, context switching, and creativity.
    • receives a lot of feedback, and requires the ability to take and act upon feedback in a professional manner.

    This role is NOT...

    • focused on managing executives' calendars.
    • a receptionist role (does not require regular phone answering).
    • remote -- work is in person in Boulder, Colorado.
    • a 9-5 job. You'll be expected to put in 45-50 hours a week, depending on the week.

    Here’s how to know if you’d enjoy being part of Rule4:

    Our people are committed to supporting each other and our clients like family. We are resilient AF and know what it’s like to operate together in hard situations. Each day here offers an opportunity to challenge yourself personally and professionally alongside a team that wants to see you succeed. If you’re the kind of person who won’t leave well enough alone, then you’ll feel right at home.

    • You value the independence entrepreneurship offers.
    • You’re interested in technology and cybersecurity, and want to be part of making the world better through technology!
    • You thrive on teams of hard-working, detail-oriented, committed individuals.
    • You want to work in beautiful Boulder, Colorado.
    • You want exposure to all kinds of industries, technologies, and ideas! Bring all the things!
    • You love a challenge and are comfortable solving problems for which there may not be a clear-cut answer.
    • You can commit to living by our core values.
    • You’re excited to learn and try new things.

    Work Hours:

    We work 4 days per week (typically Monday through Thursday). This role requires that you be on-site 8:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. on those days, at a minimum. Total time commitment is 45-50 hours per week.

    Compensation:

    $90,000 - $100,000/year (depending on applicant's credentials and experience)

      Benefits:

      Generous PTO and Paid Sick Leave | Health, dental, vision, life insurance | $1,000 annual outdoors pass | Parental leave | 401k matching | Pet Insurance | Sabbatical | Professional development | Dog-friendly office | Charitable match | Paid volunteer time | Cell phone reimbursement | Team retreats | Employee recognition program | Employee carbon footprint offset

        Proof of current COVID-19 vaccination status (including booster) is a requirement for employment at Rule4. Seasonal flu vaccinations are also required.

        Rule4 embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. We are committed to building a skulk of foxes that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We will extend equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, military affiliation, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. Our policy reflects and affirms our commitment to the principles of fair employment and the elimination of all discriminatory practices.

        The Company
        Boulder, CO
        15 Employees
        Hybrid Workplace
        Year Founded: 2018

        What We Do

        Rule4 provides cybersecurity and emerging technology advisory services from our headquarters in Boulder, Colorado. We follow the spirit of Asimov's fourth rule as we help mission-driven organizations apply technology in efficient, secure ways that make the world better. Rule4 is a Certified B Corporation, which means we always put people before profit.

        We do what's right, every time. That means we provide top-tier benefits and empower our team to put life first. It means we always strive to find the best solution to a problem or challenge -- not the easy solution, or the one we already know, or the one that makes us the most money. This practical, technology-agnostic approach is one reason why so many organizations trust us as their partner, including Canonical, Dexcom, New Belgium Brewing, Vail Resorts, SomaLogic, and many more.

        Tech doesn't stand still or fit into only a few boxes, and neither does Rule4! We customize our consulting services to meet our clients’ needs, with offerings ranging across cybersecurity, technical leadership, application security, incident response, OT/ICS security, and more.

        Why Work With Us

        We've carefully crafted a tight-knit family culture at Rule4. We solve hard problems together and sometimes jump into high-stakes situations for our clients, so our relationships have to be solid. If you want your work to matter, and to have a ton of fun while doing it, come to Rule4! You'll never be bored, and you'll build friendships for life.

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