Use your powers for good

Despite our do-gooder mission, you won't catch the lingering scent of patchouli in the hallway. Causes is a tech company that is focused on providing smart solutions to tough problems.

Walk into our office and you'll quickly know if Causes is the right place for you. On any given day, you'll find developers pairing up for coding sessions, talks from nonprofit superstars, and a spirited debate about the latest TED talk. We're a close-knit team that brings passion to everything we do—from designing elegant products to building sculptures out of spaghetti.

Open positions

Engineering

Causes.com engineers are an elite, close-knit A-Team of big thinkers, night owls, and weekend rock climbers. Every day our programmers take on a series of tech challenges together; walk around the Causes.com office and you'll see developers pairing together and sharing tips. To unwind, you'll find them playing ping-pong, enjoying a cold beer or two from the Keg-a-rator, giving quick tech talks, and releasing their own open-source projects. If you're wildly talented with a desire to do meaningful work, we want to hear from you. Have a look at our current openings:

iOS Developer

Causes is looking for the first iOS developer to join our team. This is a rare opportunity to have your code impact millions of people all over the world. Causes is the world's largest platform for civic engagement and activism. We are working to empower anyone, anywhere to build movements for change by bringing together like-minded friends and supporters to take strategic collective action that produces a measurable, real-world impact. Come work with work a group of first-class engineers who are constantly trying to improve themselves and the people around them.

Responsibilities

Help design and build our first iOS application

Requirements

You built an iOS application that is on sale in Apple's App Store
You find fulfillment in building great products
You thrive in a collaborative environment and are eager to learn from and teach others on the team
You have at least three years of experience building iOS applications
You have at least three years of experience building web applications
Fluent in a *nix development environment

Bonus Points

Experience with UX design
Fluent in a high level language such as Ruby, Python, PHP, or Javascript
You have contributed to an open source software project

You will report directly to our VP of Engineering. To apply, send your resume, code samples, and relevant links to jobs@causes.com; use "Mobile Dev" as the subject line.

DevOps Engineer

Causes is looking for a Sr. DevOps Engineer to join our team! Are STONITH and shebangs your thing? Do you sweat that if you do your job right, you'll end up with a perpetual motion machine? Can you teach us any new "man page" jokes? Can you show mass comm infrastructure who's boss? Do you troubleshoot from the hip? Are you a spam musubi aficionado? Could you speed up Google's multi-millisecond response times? Do you think "performant" should be an adjective in the OED? Is a 1GB L1 cache a good idea or a bad idea? Are there any questions here that we are forgetting?

Responsibilities

Collaborate with software engineering to design robust, scalable server infrastructure
Develop tools and systems to manage and monitor production environment
Participate in on-call rotation

Requirements

Deep knowledge of shell scripting, and unix philosophy
Deep knowledge of networking, i.e., switches, routers, firewalls, and load balancers
Knowledge of Linux system internals
Passion for automated, scalable, and repeatable infrastructure
Experience scripting in perl, ruby, or python, or similar
Proficient in SQL (MySQL preferred)
Proficiency in various network protocols (SMTP, HTTP, etc)
Exceptional communicator and team player
Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently

You will report directly to our VP of Engineering. To apply, send your resume, code samples, and relevant links to jobs@causes.com; use "Iron Chef" as the subject line

Front-end Engineer

Is your code so elegant there should be a more elegant way to describe it? Can you make things look amazing in browsers that don't technically exist, or should have died years ago? Do you have a slightly unhealthy obsession with CSS attribute ordering?

Apply: Email your resume (.txt or .pdf) to jobs@causes.com with "Delightful Code" in the subject line.

Back-end Engineer

Are you a non-evil genius? Do you enjoy solving hard problems fast and well? When you need a break from coding, do you code something else?

Apply: Email your resume (.txt or .pdf) to jobs@causes.com with "Non-Evil Genius" in the subject line.

Data Engineer

Are you two sigmas above the mean? Do you appreciate http://xkcd.com/552/ on a deep, fundamental level? Have you ever been tempted to write your own file system/storage engine? Do you like OK Cupid blog posts, but not their lack of rigor?

Apply: Email your resume (.txt or .pdf) to jobs@causes.com with "Glowing Patterns" in the subject line.

Email Engineer

Can you show mass comm infrastructure who's boss? Do you troubleshoot from the hip? Are you a spam musubi aficionado?

Apply: Email your resume (.txt or .pdf) to jobs@causes.com with "Email MacGyver" in the subject line.

Psst…don't see your position listed? Don't despair: We've listed a few specific engineering positions here, but we're always looking for talented folks. If you think you have something to offer, email your resume to jobs@causes.com with "Special Ops" in the subject line.

Product

Product Manager

We need stellar communicators who dream big and have years of experience taking a product from concept through launch. Qualified PMs should have a strong CS or other technical background along with a scrappy "get it done" attitude. Can you bounce seamlessly between engineering and design teams? Do you wake up in the morning eager to create feature lists? Can you thrive in a team atmosphere and drive everyone towards a common goal?

Apply: Email your resume to jobs@causes.com with "Dream Bigger" in the subject line.

Data Analyst

Causes is looking for a data analyst to join our growing data team. Successful individuals in this role are expected to be comfortable developing good analyses, models, and code. The ideal candidate is able to create cohesive analyses, reports, and narratives based on rigorous quantitative research and insightful qualitative observations.

Responsibilities

Create reports and analyses for various cross-functional teams in the company
Maintain dashboards and automated reporting for business stakeholders
Use disparate data sources to create models to explain our past and predict our future
Advise and inform company decisions based on data

Requirements

A technical or numerate degree (Math, CS, Physics, Statistics, Engineering, etc.), or significant relevant experience in data.
Familiarity with databases and database structures
Fluency with relational databases and SQL
Experience in a statistical programming language: R, Matlab, SAS, Python (w/SciPy), etc.
Comfort with a scripting language: Ruby, Python, PHP, etc.
Ability to communicate quantitative analyses in a concise manner to nontechnical audiences
Creativity and initiative in creating products, running analyses, or otherwise finding ways to use our data to drive company decisions

Bonus Points

Graduate degree in the technical/numerate fields listed above
Experience hacking very large, high-dimension datasets
Familiarity with distributed computing tools (MapReduce, Hadoop, Hive, etc.)
Interest in machine learning, data mining, and constructing models that drive products
Excellent product sense and experience in social or web products

This role will report to our Data Scientist. Apply by sending your resume, code sample, Github/Kaggle username (if you have one!) and cover letter to jobs@causes.com with "Data Analyst" in the subject line.

Product Copywriter

We are seeking a creative copywriter who has a knack for writing clear, compelling product copy. The copywriter will work closely with all product development teams and will tackle a variety of writing projects. This is an opportunity to refine the voice of Causes and inspire our users to take action and create real change in the world.

Responsibilities

Ensure that all product copy is consistent across all channels
Proactively improve and develop the "Causes voice"
Transform conceptual ideas into practical and effective website copy
Work with design team to write copy as mocks are being developed
Write multiple variations to be tested

Requirements

5+ years experience
You have a head for technology and you're versed in best practices in writing for the web
You're a natural storyteller and you know how to create emotional connections
Deep understanding of content strategy and UX
Ability to brainstorm concepts and quickly adapt as projects evolve
You can write in more than one voice and easily move between styles
You juggle multiple projects with ease and never miss a detail
Strong collaboration skills
Grammar is your middle name

Apply: Send cover letter, resume, and relevant writing samples to jobs@causes.com with "Product Copywriter" in the subject line.

Marketing

Director of Marketing

The Director of Marketing will be responsible for marketing Causes to end users, partners, and customers on a worldwide basis. The Director of Marketing will support the team in brand management and product launches through collaboration with our Business Development, Product, and Campaigns teams to ensure that we have consistent branding plans and initiatives.

Responsibilities

Work with key internal stakeholders to identify core values and develop brand identity and messaging
Define and execute innovative brand strategies to drive engagement and product adoption
Develop marketing plans for partners and customers; be accountable for driving plans through to implementation
Design and execute on integrated marketing campaigns to drive user acquisition and engagement and communicate marketing strategy to executive management at Causes
Plan and manage the company's marketing budget
Build marketing team growth plan and make hires
Oversee corporate communications, including PR and external communications
Develop and drive robust marketing strategy and plan to launch new products/features and defend market share

Requirements

BA/BS degree or equivalent experience
At least 5 years of experience with the majority in technology or media marketing in a leading consumer technology or media company with emphasis in consumer marketing
Prior experience in growing and managing a marketing team
Solid track record in general marketing and experience in product marketing with core responsibilities creating and executing successful consumer marketing campaigns
Superior business sense, problem solving, project management and analytical skills
Proven track record of results, demonstrated accountability for achieving individual and shared goals
Entrepreneurial, self-starter with hands-on approach

Apply: Email a cover letter and resume to jobs@causes.com with "Director of Marketing" in the subject line.

Campaigns

Campaigns Manager

We are seeking a Campaigns Manager to join our team. The Campaigns Manager will support the Campaigns Director in sourcing and designing campaigns to be featured on causes.com.

The Campaigns Manager will:

Identify leads from within the Causes platform and research external opportunities for campaigns that have a significant chance for offline impact across issue areas
Develop strategic communications plans for promoting promising campaigns through Causes distribution channels, including email to Causes users, homepage promotion, and Causes social media assets
Manage external organizers to execute campaigns by providing strategic guidance on how to best use the Causes platform to drive action taking
Identify and develop best practices through close project management of campaigns on Causes

A strong candidate will possess the following attributes:

Strategic vision for using campaigns to solve complex social issues
Experience in the development of grassroots campaigns
Project management capabilities and ability to execute multiple fast-paced projects at a given time
Ability to identify timely, relevant content and distill in a consumable way for broad audiences
Superb writing skills with an ability to master the Causes voice
Experience in running social media campaigns
Strong analytical skills
A can-do attitude and a history of getting things done
Patience and a sense of humor are required... seriously

We are looking for a Campaigns Manager to start as soon as possible. S/he will work out of our San Francisco office and will report to the company's Campaigns Director.

Apply: Email a cover letter and resume to jobs@causes.com with "Campaigns Manager" in the subject line.

Campaigns Copywriter

We are seeking a dynamic copywriter to join our team. You'll be working on our priority campaigns, including projects with nonprofits, brands, and celebrities. This is a rare opportunity to write compelling copy that helps people take action and create real change. The copywriter will also edit copy supplied by our clients and provide editorial assistance to all teams.

Responsibilities

Write creative copy for a wide range of nonprofit and branded campaigns
Write in a variety of voices and easily adapt tone to fit content
Research campaigns and develop strong concepts
Take conceptual strategic ideas and deliver copy according to communications calendar established by Campaigns Manager
Work with nonprofits, brands, and celebrities to help them tell their unique story and express their mission
Craft strong website copy and emails that inspire people to take action

Requirements

4+ years agency, nonprofit, or similar experience
Customize copy for relevant media and audiences
Strong understanding of email marketing and social media
Ability to juggle multiple projects and ensure that every detail is covered

Bonus Points

Experience with advertising or political campaigns
Editorial or journalism experience
Familiarity with data analysis; able to prepare experiments
Experience with online activism and knowledge of social good campaigns

Apply: Send cover letter, resume, and relevant writing samples to jobs@causes.com with "Campaigns Copywriter" in the subject line.

Business Development

Director of Sales

We are seeking a strong, experienced leader to help build and manage its sales team, selling Causes’ advertising solutions to Fortune 500 clients. This is an amazing opportunity for a driven individual to build a high performing team from the ground up, and play the central role in shaping the sales force behind the largest online platform for giving and one of the most highly trafficked sites on the internet. With 150 million users, Causes is a well-funded, highly-publicized social media juggernaut, and the Director of Sales will be able to leverage these assets as they scale their team and craft branded products. Ideal candidates will have extensive sales management experience and excellent experience selling multi-platform marketing solutions to brands and agencies.

Requirements

8+ years of media sales experience and 4+ years of management experience
Relationships with top marketing decision makers at brands and agencies.
Experience building and managing sales and account management teams
Experience creating new types of ad units, a plus
A track record of exceeding revenue goals
A track record of delivering industry best sales and operational service to clients
Experience taking new products to market a plus
Deep understanding of social media and cause related marketing and the ability to demonstrate value to clients beyond cpm
Excellent communication and presentation skills

Responsibilities

Building, training and managing a high-performing team that is focused on selling cause marketing solutions to Fortune 500 clients
Being head of sales for the largest platform for activism and philanthropy and a top 5 application on Facebook (150M users)
Creating C-level relationships to drive top-down adoption of industry changing marketing products at major corporate clients
Managing 6+ direct reports and external sales team
Identifying market trends and client needs and integrating into sales products and materials
Creating metrics to measure the growth and performance of internal and external sales team
Collaborating with company executives on product development and revenue strategy

You will report to the VP of Business development. To apply, send your resume to jobs@causes.com; use "Dir" as the subject line.

Sales Associate

The Sales Associate will implement and manage corporate initiatives that are of strategic importance to the company’s dual mission of enabling positive social impact and generating revenue. These initiatives will span the areas of Marketing and Sales, and will focus on work with corporate clients. As a Sales Associate at Causes you will be gaining valauble experience working with Fortune 100 brands, designing and selling causes marketing campaigns, producing and presenting effective proposals and pitches and thinking on the cutting edge of trends in the marketing, internet technology and nonprofit sector.

Requirements

3-5+ years experience of Media Sales
Experience in marketing, sales and relationship building and management
Strong passion for and knowledge of social media
Deep knowledge of brands, agencies and the sales landscape
Experience in using CRM tools (like Salesforce) and Keynote/Powerpoint
Past success in working collaboratively to reach a goal
Excellent communication and presentation skills
A strong work ethic

Responsibilities

Conceiving and selling integrated cause marketing campaigns and products
Establishing relationships with brands and brand agencies
Work collaboratively with Account Managers, Engineers and Sales Support teams
Build and manage the client relationships
Create sales materials

You will report to the Director of Sales. To apply, send your resume to jobs@causes.com; use "Pipeline" as the subject line.

Account Manager

We are seeking an Account Manager to join our team. The Account Manager will implement and manage corporate initiatives that are of strategic importance to the company's dual mission of enabling positive social impact and generating revenue. These initiatives will span the areas of Marketing and Sales, and will focus on work with corporate clients. The Account Manager will be responsible for implementing integrated cause marketing campaigns and products to brands and brand agencies that are sold by Account Executives to be run on the Causes platform. S/he will work collaboratively with Account Executive/s, Engineers and Sales Support team to execute these campaigns, assist in the ongoing management of client relationships, and the creation of sales materials.

A strong candidate will possess the following attributes:

Experience in marketing, sales and relationship building and management
Strong passion for and knowledge of social media
Experience in implementing advertising and marketing campaigns, and producing post-campaign materials
Knowledge of brands, agencies and the sales landscape
Experience in using CRM tools (like Salesforce) and Keynote/Powerpoint
Past success in working collaboratively to reach a goal
Excellent communication and presentation skills
A strong work ethic

Apply: Email a cover letter and resume to jobs@causes.com with "Account Manager" in the subject line.

Psst…don't see your position listed? Don't despair: We've listed a few specific positions above, but we're always looking for talented folks. If you think you have something to offer, let us know at jobs@causes.com.