Responsibilities

• Patreon - Post regularly: write and coordinate new video announcements, behind-the-scenes content, outtakes, and creative re-uses of existing illustrations and footage - Respond to patron messages and comments with warmth and timeliness - Run our annual Patreon mailing campaigns (coordinating prints, perks, fulfillment logistics) - Track and uphold all promised patron perks; flag anything at risk of slipping Social Media (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, X/Bluesky, YouTube Community Posts) - Schedule and publish content, and write captions that fit our voice - Ideate and produce posts beyond just "here's our new video": static posts, carousels, Reels, TikToks. Find fresh angles using existing assets. - Make and post YouTube Community tab updates - Manage Instagram Stories Campaigns & Partnerships - Build and execute social campaigns around video launches, product releases, and book launches - Coordinate with partners to ensure we fulfill our social media agreements - Make sure collab posts go out correctly and on time

Requirements

• Are organized and self-directed.
• Are comfortable using Canva, Photoshop, or similar tools to create basic graphics
• Have a track record you can point to: a brand account you've run, a community you've grown, or a portfolio that shows past experiences in community managing
• Are genuinely curious about science and the natural world
• Write well and can adapt tone across platforms and contexts
• Know your way around social scheduling tools (we currently use Hootsuite)
• Understand platform differences: sizing, formats, algorithm behavior, audience expectations
• Applicants must be eligible to work in the US and have a reliable high-speed internet connection.

Preferred

• Experience running a Patreon or other paid membership community
• A science background or degree
• Fluency in more than one language
• A love of puns
• Living in or near Missoula, Montana