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Job Description: You will be at the forefront of the fundraising process: Lead generation, outreach, relationship building, and closing fundraising deals. Responsible for using/incepting CRM tools to assist Paal in prospecting, communicating and cultivating potential Angel Investors/ HNWI’s (High Net-Worth Individuals). Develop an understanding of the startup fundraising process and consistently adapt to different situations and conversations. The associate will be directly reporting to the Chief Marketing Officer dealing with fundraising and other leadership members in Paal.

Relevant Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:

• Entrepreneurial: dynamic and execution oriented
• Confident and professional in verbal communication skills (ability to talk to anybody is a plus).
• Problem solver: ability to adapt and overcome obstacles through outside-the-box methods.
• Use critical thinking skills to figure out a path and find a way forward.
• Good written communication skills for outreach and responses: ability to write professionally and create thoughtful messages.
• Well organized, consistent follow through, quick to get things done.
• Digital native: Ability to quickly search online for contact and other information to bring into our CRM software and email systems.
• Ideal candidate: Junior/Senior undergrad or grad student in business or related field with sales or startup experience.
• Ability and drive to learn new things quickly.
• Passionate about the environment and electric vehicles is a must.

Key Responsibilities:

• Sourcing, researching, and qualifying relevant angel investors, HNWIs, family offices, and Pre- Seed VCs in the following spaces: materials, hardware, Blue Tech, Mobility, Sustainability, generalist.
• Perform methodical outreach, including but not limited to: finding warm intros, utilizing LinkedIns, professional investor databases (such as Pitchbook, Crunchbase, etc.), and conduct follow up communication regularly.
• Build, develop, and manage relationships with new and existing investors.
• Present, promote, and convince investors and partners to set up meetings with and develop relationships with Paal.
• Continuously track progress of investor sourcing, engagements, and relationships utilizing CRM software.
• Provide reports of daily and weekly progress to CMO/ Team Lead.
• Continuously improve through feedback and coaching with management and team to reach success in this role.
• Take notes and adapt fundraising strategies tailored to specific targets.
• Join calls with team members and investors as needed.
• Attend in-person and virtual events.

Perks:

• Playing a critical role in the expansion and development of an OEM company focused in an exciting industry.
• Gain insight into the development of a company from the ground-up as well as the tools/processes used in its development.
• Opportunities to network with High net-worth individuals, venture capital, research, and private equity professionals in a cutting-edge industry.
• Flexible working hours.
• The position may develop into a broader and permanent role at Paal.

Job Description: You will be at the forefront of the business development process: brainstorming, developing, and implementing outreach/ promotional campaigns to boost brand engagement and increase consumer and partner awareness. Responsible for using/incepting multi-medium marketing strategies to assist Paal in prospecting and cultivating potential customers and increasing brand awareness. Develop an understanding of startup marketing and consistently adapt to different situations and conversations. The associate will be directly reporting to the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) and other leadership members in Paal.

Relevant Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:

• Independent, detail-oriented, and a team player.
• Experience in writing and creating marketing campaigns and materials.
• Fluent with digital marketing and social media engagement (Instagram, Facebook, etc.).
• Problem solver: ability to adapt and overcome obstacles through outside-the-box thinking.
• Fluency in English, strong written communication skills, and the ability to prepare essential marketing assets (graphics, articles, etc.) is a plus.
• Well organized, consistent follow through, quick to get things done.
• Ideal candidate: Junior/Senior undergrad or grad student in marketing or related field with sales, marketing, or public relations experience.
• Ability and drive to learn new things quickly.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite software.
• Passionate about creating new, unique content through any marketing medium.
• Passionate about the environment and electric vehicles is a must.

Key Responsibilities:

• Learn about the boating industry, its marketing and sales tactics, and discover ways in which Paal can improve upon it.
• Responsible for solving problems, analyzing/listening to the market, and building relationships with potential customers/partners
• Prepare a customer database.
• Build and develop marketing strategies across a variety of mediums such as social media, print, and Web 3.0.
• Assist with the design and execution of marketing campaigns.
• Track engagement to identify high-performing ideas and campaigns for scalability
• Provide reports of daily and weekly progress to CMO/ Team Lead.
• Continuously improve through feedback and coaching with management and marketing team to reach your potential.
• Take notes and adapt marketing strategies tailored to specific targets and mediums.
• Join calls with marketers, PR firms and potential customers as appropriate.
• Attend in-person and virtual events.

Perks:

• Playing a critical role in the expansion and development of an OEM company focused in an exciting industry.
• Hands-on experience for students with not only a passion for content, particularly in social media marketing, copywriting and PR, but also those who are passionate about sustainability and driving change.
• Gain insight into the development of a company from the ground-up as well as the tools/processes used in its development.
• Opportunity to turn ideas into reality, creating and implementing unique marketing strategies in a cutting-edge industry.
• Flexible working hours.
• The position may develop into a broader and permanent role at Paal.

Job Description: You will be assisting Paal with preparing contract and legal documentation. Tasks will range from research, handling/drafting legal, contractual, and sales documents, along with other miscellaneous paperworks. Responsible for analyzing and researching regulatory landscape changes in relevant legal and tax-related aspects for Paal. Negotiate contracts, team agreements, nondisclosure agreements, subcontracts, and staffing agreements with potential partners and customers. The associate will be directly reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and other leadership members in Paal.

Relevant Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:

• Independent, detail-oriented, and a team player.
• Familiar with principles of business and laws relevant to the manufacturing industry.
• Ability to write reports or business correspondence.
• Fluency in English, strong written communication and the ability to jump on calls is essential
• Well organized, consistent follow through, quick to get things done
• Ideal candidate: law student or related field with legal/contract writing experience.
• Ability and drive to learn new things quickly.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite software.
• Passionate about the environment and electric vehicles is a must.

Key Responsibilities:

• Handle paperwork, approvals and recommendations from legal counsel and CEO of Paal on any given number of legal matters.
• Support all contract matters.
• Draft contractual memoranda, partnership documents, sales documents, and letters.
• Updating and keeping documentation in the prescribed format for government and commercial contracting requirements.
• Conduct research on a variety of topics including but not limited to the regulatory landscape of Paal, employment law, and contract law.
• Provide reports of daily and weekly progress to the CEO.
• Continuously improve through feedback and coaching with management and team to reach your potential.
• Assist in reviewing contracts to identify key provisions as a part of managing correct documentation.
• Join calls with lawyers and executive members as appropriate.
• Prepare a complete regulatory preparedness document for Paal by the end of the internship.

Perks:

• Playing a critical role in the expansion and development of an OEM company focused in an exciting industry.
• Hands-on experience for students to the fullest extent of contract law.
• Gain insight into the development of a company from the ground-up as well as the tools/processes used in its development.
• Flexible working hours.
• The position may develop into a broader and permanent role at Paal.

Job Description: You will be at the forefront of the community development process of Paal: You’ll be responsible for growing and developing the Paal community of current & future customers, enthusiasts & supporters by driving an impactful physical & digital PR & media strategy and engaging in 1:1 dialog with the community across all touch points to assist in driving both awareness, marketing & sales of Paal watercrafts.
The manager will be directly reporting to the CEO and other leadership members in Paal.

Relevant Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:

• A love for social media, managing and growing organic social accounts. Past experience is great but not necessary.
• Interest (if not direct experience) in customer service, experience, and success.
• Experience (or at least in a Personal/Academic level) for producing social content (both text and graphic) first-hand with a strong visual eye.
• Experience using design tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud & Canva, email service providers like Klaviyo, analytics tracking in Google Analytics, and digital tools such as Shopify, Slack, Zoom, and the full G-Suite.
• Excellent communicator, especially in written communications and on social media.
• Independent, detail-oriented, and a team player.
• Fluent with digital marketing and social media engagement (Discord, Medium,LinkedIn,Clubhouse,Instagram, Facebook, etc.).
• Problem solver: ability to adapt and overcome obstacles through outside-the-box thinking.
• Fluency in English, strong written communication skills, and the ability to prepare essential marketing assets (graphics, articles, etc.) is a plus.
• Well organized, consistent follow through, quick to get things done.
• Ideal candidate: Junior/Senior undergrad or grad student in communication or related field with sales, marketing, or public relations experience.
• Ability and drive to learn new things quickly.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite software.
• Passionate about creating new, unique content through any marketing medium.
• Passionate about the environment and electric vehicles is a must.

Key Responsibilities:

• Learn about the boating industry, its communication tactics, and discover ways in which Paal can improve upon it.
• Manage social media strategy (including influencer partnership) and content calendar with CEO & other leadership at Paal.
• Manage all community engagements & developments in social media accounts and facilitate growth including (but not limited to) Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, TikTok, Clubhouse, Discord, LinkedIn & Medium.
• Support in strategy, communications, and management of Influencer partnerships.
• Define and measure the success of community engagement campaigns
• Develop enticing relevant content for the community focused on our product, our mission, and the joy of nourishment — let your creativity shine!
• Stay up to date on the latest community engagement best practices, innovative tactics, and new technologies.
• Engage with our customers and community across all social media channels and email to resolve issues, questions, and concerns while providing relevant feedback to the internal team to help inform product and service decisions.
• Other relevant duties and projects as assigned.
• Responsible for solving problems, analyzing/listening to the community, and building relationships with potential customers/partners.
• Prepare a community database.
• Assist with the design and execution of marketing campaigns.
• Track engagement to identify high-performing ideas and campaigns for scalability
• Provide reports of daily and weekly progress to the CEO/ Team Lead.
• Continuously improve through feedback and coaching with management and marketing team to reach your potential.
• Take notes and adapt marketing strategies tailored to specific targets and mediums.
• Join calls with marketers, PR firms and potential customers as appropriate.
• Attend in-person and virtual events.

Perks:

• Playing a critical role in the expansion and development of an OEM company focused on an exciting industry.
• Hands-on experience for students with not only a passion for content, particularly in social media marketing, copywriting, and PR, but also those who are passionate about sustainability, driving change & building a driven community.
• Gain insight into the development of a company from the ground-up as well as the tools/processes used in its development.
• Opportunity to turn ideas into reality, creating and implementing unique marketing strategies in a cutting-edge industry.
• Flexible working hours and ability to be fully remote.
• The position may develop into a broader and permanent role at Paal.

Job Description: You will be at the forefront of the business development & awareness process of Paal: You’ll be responsible for creating, improving, and maintaining content to achieve Paal’s business goals. Your duties will also include sharing content to raise brand & knowledge awareness for Paal and monitoring web traffic/metrics to identify best practices. Ultimately, you should be able to oversee all marketing content initiatives to ensure customer engagement, brand consistency and a positive customer experience.The manager will be directly reporting to the CEO and other leadership members in Paal.

Relevant Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:

• A love for writing and internet contents.Past experience is great but not necessary.
• Passionate or at least have experience on Personal/Academic level for producing creative contents (both text and graphic) first-hand with a strong writing skill.
• Experience using content tools such as WordPress, Blogs, Medium, LinkedIn etc.
• Excellent communicator, especially in written communications and on social media.
• Independent, detail-oriented, and a team player.
• Fluent with digital marketing and social media engagement (Discord, Medium,LinkedIn,Instagram, Facebook, etc.).
• Problem solver: ability to adapt and overcome obstacles through outside-the-box thinking.
• Fluency in English, strong written communication skills, and the ability to prepare essential marketing assets (graphics, articles, etc.) is a plus.
• Well organized, consistent follow through, quick to get things done.
• Ideal candidate: Junior/Senior undergrad or grad student in communication, journalism or related field with sales, marketing, or public relations experience.
• Ability and drive to learn new things quickly.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite software.
• Passionate about the environment and electric vehicles is a must.

Key Responsibilities:

• Learn about the boating industry, its communication tactics, and discover ways in which Paal can improve upon it.
• Develop contents aligned with short-term and long-term marketing targets
• Collaborate with leadership and other relevant teams to plan and develop site content, style and layout.
• Create and publish engaging contents.
• Edit, proofread, and improve writers’ posts.
• Liaise with leadership and other members to ensure brand consistency
• Optimize content according to SEO
• Use content management systems to analyze website traffic and users’ engagement metrics.
• Manage content distribution to online channels and social media platforms to increase web traffic
• Develop an editorial calendar and ensure leadership team is on board
• Ensure compliance with law (e.g., copyright and data protection)
• Stay up to date with developments and generate new ideas to draw audience’s attention.
• Support contents for all social media accounts and facilitate growth including (but not limited to) Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, TikTok, Discord, LinkedIn & Medium.
• Support in strategy, communications, and management of Influencer partnerships.
• Define and measure the success of content engagement campaigns.
• Support in developing enticing relevant content for the community focused on our product, our mission, and the joy of nourishment — let your creativity shine!
• Stay up to date on the latest content engagement best practices, innovative tactics, and new technologies.
• Other relevant duties and projects as assigned.
• Prepare a content database.
• Track content engagement to identify high-performing ideas and campaigns for scalability.
• Provide reports of daily and weekly progress to CEO/ Team Lead.
• Continuously improve through feedback and coaching with management and marketing team to reach your potential.
• Take notes and adapt content strategies tailored to specific targets and mediums.

Perks:

• Playing a critical role in the expansion and development of an OEM company focused on an exciting industry.
• Hands-on experience for students with not only a passion for content, particularly in social media marketing, copywriting, and PR, but also those who are passionate about sustainability, driving change & building a driven community.
• Gain insight into the development of a company from the ground-up as well as the tools/processes used in its development.
• Opportunity to turn ideas into reality, creating and implementing unique contents in a cutting-edge industry.
• Flexible working hours.
• The position may develop into a broader and permanent role at Paal.

Job Description: You will be responsible for daily bookkeeping, accounts payable and receivables, payroll, assistance with end-of-month close, grant reporting, audit preparation, and other related duties as assigned. The associate will work closely with and report to the CEO & Financial Advisors at Paal.

Relevant Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:

• Past experience in Finance, Accounting and/or Controllership functions is a plus but not necessary.
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced and dynamic environment where change is constant.
• Exceptional analytical skills and clear communication style.
• Proactive, solution-oriented problem solver.
• Well organized with good verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Work independently.
• Respond appropriately to evaluation and changes in the work setting.
• Ideal candidate: Currently pursuing or completed Bachelor’s in Finance/Accounting are preferred.
• Ability and drive to learn new things quickly.
• Ability to collaborate with all levels of the organization, including individuals outside of the finance function, across multiple time zones.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite/QuickBooks/Xero and other relevant accounting & finance software.
• Passionate about the environment and electric vehicles is a must.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage annual and multi-year budgets that are adequate for the organization’s needs including preparation of periodic budget forecasts.
• Prepare and maintain cash flow analyses.
• Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, and statement of cash flows) and effectively convey analysis to CEO & Stakeholders at Paal.
• Assist in preparing year-end books for audit.
• Ensure operational compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations for any necessary entities.
• Process vendor payments and check requests
• Process employee reimbursements including managing employee credit card charges and reconcile credit card accounts.
• Reconcile bank accounts and general ledger accounts as assigned.
• Respond to inquiries from Paal Leadership regarding budgets, deposits, disbursement, and grant reporting requests.
• Assist in reconciling all balance sheet and income statement accounts on a monthly/quarterly basis as indicated by the monthly closing schedule.
• Assist in processing payroll reporting payroll taxes & yearly taxes for Paal.
• Perform relevant basic office management duties as requested.

Perks:

• Playing a critical role in the expansion and development of an OEM company focused on an exciting industry.
• Hands-on experience for students/recent graduate with not only a passion for bookkeeping and finance, but also those who are passionate about sustainability, driving change & building an exciting startup.
• Gain insight into the development of a company from the ground-up as well as the tools/processes used in its development.
• Opportunity to execute financial processes & systems at scale which is normally assigned only Comptrollers or Head of Finance in larger organizations.
• Flexible working hours.
• The position may develop into a broader and permanent role at Paal.