Who We Are:
WHY Brands Inc., a parent company of Munchkin, Inc., focuses on creating, incubating, and growing the next generation of consumer lifestyle brands. Founded in 1990, Munchkin is the leading consumer product company and most loved baby lifestyle brand behind the innovative gear and products for children, mothers, and caregivers. Munchkin has sold billions of dollars of products through our key retail partners: Target, Walmart, and Amazon and has global distribution in over 50 countries. With over 350+ patents under our belt and over 250 international product and brand design awards, we continue to create solutions that leave our customers asking, "how did I ever live without this?" Innovation is the core of our company DNA and has been driving our designs for over 30 years! Recognized as #8 on America’s Most Innovative Companies list by Fortune Magazine, innovation is the core of our company DNA and has been driving our designs for 30 years!
We lead with our core values and believe that investing in the community is our responsibility. We create opportunities for every child’s potential and well-being through the Radiant Colors program, work to create a sustainable future, and in partnership with the International Fund for Animal Welfare have committed to animal conservation.
What You'll Do:
- Provide high-level administrative support to the Chief Brand Officer and VP, Digital Growth, with a strong focus on complex calendar management, including frequent rescheduling, and proactive prioritization across competing demands
- Manage day-to-day executive schedules, ensuring alignment with business priorities, resolving conflicts in real time, and providing timely support to keep leaders on track
- Serve as the gatekeeper of Executive leaders priorities, managing executive time, access, and inbound requests to ensure focus on the highest-priority business needs
- Coordinate domestic and international travel, including detailed itineraries and logistics
- Plan and coordinate team events, offsites, and executive-level retreats, including logistics, vendor coordination, and budgeting
- Manage executive and department meetings, including preparation of agendas and materials
- Serve as a central point of coordination across Brand Design, Marketing, and cross-functional teams to streamline communication and execution
- Manage department budget, including monitoring spend, tracking against approved budgets, and providing regular updates to leadership to ensure the department remains within budget
- Administrative support for dept budget including coding and submitting invoices to Accounting, ensuring proper allocation and timely processing
- Create and reconcile expense reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance prior to submission and approval
- File and organize departmental documentation, including contracts, NDAs, and other operational materials
- Maintain vendor and department contact lists and communications
- Provide general support for external partners, visitors, and inquiries
- Other duties may be assigned
Bring It:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university
- 6–10 years of executive assistant experience supporting executives required
- Proven experience supporting multiple executives simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
- Experience in a creative, marketing, or brand-driven organization strongly preferred
- Exceptional organizational skills with strong attention to detail
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities with urgency and discretion
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
We Got You Covered!
As a Great Place to Work Certified™ company, we are committed to offering the best to our employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, vision, dental, prescription drug coverage, life insurance, wellness benefits, generous employer-matched 401(k) plan, Paid Childcare Leave, among other benefit plans. Our total rewards are top of market and include competitive salary, bonus, and opportunities to earn equity. We focus on supporting employee development and growth. These rewards and benefits are offered to full-time employees.
We regularly hold social functions to foster a genuine camaraderie that enhances teamwork. At our company-wide award functions, we take time to recognize the talent and dedication of the people who make Munchkin the most loved baby lifestyle brand in the world.
To give our people flexibility, we offer hybrid work environment. Munchkin’s Hybrid Schedule is where an employee works in the office on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, and remotely from home on Tuesday and Friday.
We also provide annual weeklong global office closures giving our people a chance to recharge.
Salary range: $85,000 - $100,000
Note: This is a temporary assignment with the possibility of full-time employment.
To learn more, visit us at www.munchkin.com.
Munchkin welcomes and values what makes everyone unique. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All hires for our team are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We recruit, employ, train, and promote regardless of race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, genetic characteristic, or any other protected status.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
- 6-10 years of executive assistant experience supporting executives
- Experience supporting multiple executives in a fast-paced environment
- Experience in a creative, marketing, or brand-driven organization
- Exceptional organizational skills with strong attention to detail
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities with urgency and discretion
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Munchkin, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage is employer-paid and complemented by mental health support, FSAs, and pet insurance. Onsite fitness options at HQ and fitness stipends for remote workers reinforce physical wellbeing.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with employer matching and immediate vesting is offered, alongside disability and life insurance. This combination supports long-term financial security.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Programs include PTO, paid sick days, paid volunteer time, parental leave, half‑day Fridays, and a company‑wide year‑end closure. These offerings indicate multiple pathways to rest and flexibility.
Munchkin, Inc. Insights
What We Do
WHY Brands Inc., a parent company of Munchkin and Curio Home Goods, focuses on creating, incubating, and growing the next generation of consumer lifestyle brands. Founded in 1990, Munchkin is the leading consumer product company and most loved baby lifestyle brand behind the innovative gear and products for children, mothers and caregivers. Munchkin has sold billions of dollars of products through our key retail partners: Target, Walmart, and Amazon and has global distribution in over 50 countries. Curio, a premium brand of curated collections of home goods, launched in 2023. WHY’s vision is to establish an expanding portfolio of innovative businesses that align with its commitment to inventive product design. With over 350+ patents under our belt, we continue to create solutions that leave our customers asking, "how did I ever live without this?" Recognized as #8 on America’s Most Innovative Companies list by Fortune Magazine, innovation is the core of our company DNA and has been driving our designs for 30 years! We lead with our core values and believe that investing in the community is our responsibility. We create opportunities for every child’s potential and well-being through the Radiant Colors program, work to create a sustainable future, and in partnership with the International Fund for Animal Welfare have committed to animal conservation. Not only were we honored by LA Business Journal as The Most Sustainable Company of 2022, we were also humbled to be honored on the 2023 Fast Company’s annual “Brands That Matter” list. We put our heart into everything we do, from innovating new products to our packaging & brand design. We are honored to have our work recognized with over 250 international product and brand design awards.
Why Work With Us
We pour our hearts into simplifying life with big ideas for little (and big) hands. Munchkin believes we must consciously contribute to causes that protect our future. Becoming the most loved baby lifestyle brand in the world is indeed a lofty company mission and we take it seriously. Read our 2024 Sustainability Report for more!
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Munchkin, Inc. Offices
Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.







