Change the face of education. Help the younger generation fall in love with the world around them. Consume your weight in chocolate chip cookies.

Sound like a dream gig? We think so, too.

We move quickly. We debate passionately. We obsess over grammar. We quiz each other on literature and history. We chow on Specialty's cookies. We dream of better ways to make learning fun and relevant. Check out our About Us page for more.

Please send a resume and cover letter to jobs [at] shmoop.com.

We're currently looking for contributors on these teams:

Editorial: Writers and Editors
Engineering: PHP/Python Rock Stars
Marketing: Business and Marketing Interns
User Experience: Data Visualization and UI Design Contractor

Editorial: Writer, Editor, Research Interns
Location: Up to you!

Work with an exciting and growing company doing what you love. An innovative, Internet-based education start-up company is seeking graduate students and professionals for the editorial team. We are looking for writers and editors who are passionate about their subjects, well-informed about current events and today's youth culture, and have a good sense of humor.

Positions available:

• Writers for English/Literature, History, Math, and Science education
• Translators for Spanish versions of our content
• Editors

Paid part-time and full-time positions are available all year-round, with flexible hours and location. Compensation varies depending on candidate qualifications.

Please direct inquiries and applications, including cover letter and resume, to jobs[at]shmoop.com.

Engineering: PHP and/or Python Rock Stars
Location: Mountain View, CA

Do you love a challenge and working in a fast-paced environment? An innovative, education-based Internet start-up company is seeking experienced and creative software developers.

Responsibilities:

You'll work closely with the team to understand end-user needs, develop the designs, create the code, and implement the solutions into our core products.

Minimum Requirements:

• B.S. or B.S.E. in CS and/or Engineering
• Either PHP/MySQL or Python/MySQL
• Javascript a bonus
• Experience in large-scale distributed backends also a bonus.
• This is an on-site position. Sorry, no virtual applicants will be considered.

Please direct inquiries and applications, including cover letter and resume, to jobs[at]shmoop.com.

Marketing: Business and Marketing Interns
Location: Mountain View, CA

Are you an energetic, motivated, self-starting individual who thrives in a creative, customer-focused environment? Apply for the position of Business and Marketing Intern and flex your creative muscles.

Responsibilities:

• Customer support and advocacy
• Outbound marketing outreach through email and social networks
• Market research and data collection
• eBook production (no prior html or programming knowledge required)

Minimum Requirements:

• Current college student or recent college graduate with very strong academic performance
• Love for social networks and blogs
• Desire to roll up your sleeves, multi-task, juggle, and do whatever it takes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• 10 hours per week minimum, more availability is strongly preferred

Preferred:

• Strong familiarity with high school and college demographic groups
• Strong familiarity with teachers and the education market
• Media, business, sales, marketing, or communications experience
• Relevant experience or internships in sales, marketing, lead generation or customer support
• Significant technical skills or interest in technology

Time Requirements:
Flexible hours. 25-40 hours per week.

Please direct inquiries and applications, including cover letter and resume, to jobs[at]shmoop.com.

User Experience: Data Visualization and UI Design Contractor
Location: Mountain View, CA

We're looking for a creative, energetic, self-starting individual who thrives in an innovative, customer-focused environment in the position of Data Visualization and UI Design Contractor.

Designer will be responsible for determining data visualization philosophy and design for digital textbooks in math and science. Designer will help define presentation of complex datasets and formulas for web-based learning.

Qualifications:

• At least three years of data visualization and UI design experience in web based projects in interactive agencies or IT companies
• Professional Photoshop (Freehand or Fireworks is a plus)
• Strong HTML knowledge
• Designer must have a professional design portfolio
• Preferably experienced in ActionScript and Flash

This is an individual position (no agencies) based in Mountain View, CA. \Compensation varies depending on candidate qualifications.

Time Requirements:
40 hours per week for a 3 month engagement.

Please direct inquiries and applications, including cover letter and resume, to jobs[at]shmoop.com.