About SPUN
The Society for the Protection of Underground Networks (SPUN) was founded in 2021 with a mission to map, protect, and harness the planet’s critical fungal networks. We are building the most comprehensive atlas of Earth’s mycorrhizal biodiversity, scaling and accelerating the speed of science around mycorrhizal fungi.
SPUN conducts scientific research to understand the diversity and functions of mycorrhizal fungi — the microscopic, network-forming, underground fungi that form symbiotic relationships with plant roots. Our team of scientists and advisors includes the world's leading mycorrhizal fungi experts. We use our findings to educate individuals, companies, landowners, and governments on the importance of protecting and managing underground ecosystems. In collaboration with researchers and local communities, we are accelerating efforts to protect the underground ecosystems that have been largely absent from conservation and climate agendas, and exploring the impacts of mycorrhizal fungi in global restoration projects.
Why SPUN?
Work at the forefront of fungal science. We invite you to join SPUN's team of scientists who are dedicated to finding innovative solutions to protect our planet. SPUN prides itself on developing new techniques and pushing the frontiers of fungal biology from the micro-level to the global scale. We have been cited in the world's leading press and scientific journals for our groundbreaking work.
Develop partnerships with other leading institutes around the world. Applications of cutting edge research are limited without deep and collaborative partnerships. SPUN works hard to build partnerships with leading institutes in conservation, climate, and community-led action to build collective impact within our fields. We are looking to build a team of innovative, creative, and impact-driven myconauts who want to help bring our core science to the next level.
Contribute to decolonizing science. We aim to lead by example in promoting diversity and decolonial science. We are actively working to address biases in mycorrhizal science and endeavor to center the wellbeing of most affected people and areas in our research. In this regard, we prioritize under-researched areas and collaborators in the Global South for our work, while providing capacity-building grants and partnership opportunities with local researchers. We are also actively working with Indigenous communities in Chile and Ecuador, and will continue to expand our partnerships with other Indigenous communities, to integrate non-western Science ways of knowing into our work.
Work with a global team. SPUN’s team members operate from various locations worldwide, embracing remote work for flexibility and work-life balance. Our team’s global presence aligns with our research expeditions, which have taken us to remote ecoregions in Tierra del Fuego, Ghana, Kazakhstan, Corsica, the Atacama, and the Galapagos Islands.
About the Role
Join SPUN as we embark on an exciting phase of growth. We are an impact-driven nonprofit with a global team and a powerful mission. Our organization holds a vast collection of stunning photography and video assets captured by our field scientists worldwide, and our work has been highlighted in publications like The Guardian, The New York Times, and The Atlantic.
We are seeking a talented Webflow Designer & Developer to join our team as a freelance contractor, supporting SPUN’s communications team in web design projects. Reporting to the Design Lead, you’ll collaborate closely with our communications team, Chief Strategy & Operations Officer, and Executive Director. As SPUN scales its brand, we need to expand our Webflow expertise to achieve our ambitious goals. In this role, you will partner with our Design Lead to enhance SPUN’s web presence and implement our design vision. Responsibilities include ongoing article production and CMS setup, along with customizing and creating assets for a dynamic web experience.
About You
- You have extensive experience with Webflow. Ideally, you know Client-first and Relume, or are willing to learn.
- You have some front-end development experience and are able to work with custom code around the Webflow site.
- You are willing to jump into an existing Webflow project and give it some love. You are a pro at templates and components and can help us better utilize these features. Ready to refactor existing styles, clean up class names and old interactions, etc.
- An interest in motion design and ability to work with animations in the Webflow interactions panel.
- You have an eye for details and are able to follow and contribute to an existing design system.
- You’re a freelancer who is open to dedicating up to 30 hours a week to SPUN. Full time opportunities may be available after the initial contract.
- Familiar working in Figma for referencing designs and producing assets.
- You can collaborate with teammates across different timezones (CST, PST and CET are key time zones).
- You can manage your own workflow, organize and share your assets, and adhere to deadlines when needed.
- Experience with SEO and able to work with SEO advisor on technical improvements.
Bonus Points
- Experience with Zapier for task automation and syncing content with Webflow.
- Experience with Notion, particularly databases and integrating them with forms and other content in Webflow.
- Experience with Memberstack to set up user accounts and profiles.
- Experience building data visualizations on the web.
- JavaScript development chops. React a plus.
Compensation
SPUN offers competitive compensation, tailored to experience and location. This contract position provides an hourly rate of $30-$60, depending on experience.
To apply
Please complete the application form in BambooHR. As part of the application, you will be asked to upload your resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references.
Additionally, please include:
- A link to any websites you’ve built in Webflow (live site or read-only link).
- Any designs you’ve created or referenced for a project.
- Code samples from any web project (and/or custom code used in Webflow).
Please note: we will notify you before contacting any references. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
We encourage individuals from traditionally underrepresented groups to apply.
At SPUN, we embrace diversity as a fundamental pillar of our mission to protect underground ecosystems. Our commitment to decolonizing science is dependent on the diversity of knowledge and experience on our team and among our partners across the globe. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all individuals, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or background, feel valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We highly encourage individuals from traditionally underrepresented or repressed groups, including but not limited to women, LGBTQIA, individuals from the Global South, and individuals with Indigenous heritage, to apply to join our team at SPUN.
To learn more about our company and culture, please visit our website www.spun.earth
