Petridish.org is a New York-based technology start-up that is changing the way exploration, field research and scientific projects are funded. We've built a web platform that connects world renowned scientists with the broader public in order to raise awareness about their research and help raise funding directly from private donations. Some people call us the "Kickstarter for science," but we like to think of ourselves as a next generation National Geographic or Discovery Channel. We're a small team and you would be working directly with the founders who have extensive experience in venture capital, business, engineering and web development. Community Manager About the role Petridish is seeking an ambitious person who believes in our mission to promote scientific research and wants to work closely with our founding team. This person will: Proactively identify and reach out to scientists with interesting projects Answer inquiries from scientists Manage our twitter and facebook accounts Produce our weekly email newsletter using mailchimp Write for and manage our blog Create online resources for scientists to reference in building their crowdfunding campaigns Assist with general marketing and community building activities Requirements We're looking for a smart, hard-working person who can handle a variety of tasks and wants to learn from our team. The below should only be considered a rough guideline: 2+ years experience Previous science media or technology start-up experience a plus Previous social media marketing experience preferred Strong writing and communication skills Passionate about science, exploration and research Self-starting and hard working Excited to work with a small, talented team The role comes with a full-time salary and generous options plan. To apply, please submit your resume, and a short email outlining your experience and why you are interested in this job to: [log in to unmask] Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/916/