Support role positions in the PyBaMM team

IMPORTANT: Application deadline has been extended until the 27th of September 2024 (Anywhere on Earth).

We are advertising three positions for support roles within the PyBaMM team: communications lead, community manager and fundraising lead. These roles are fundamental for the growth of our project and community, and we are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join our team. The positions are open to all members of the PyBaMM community (from users to maintainers), and we encourage applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences. The deadline for applications is the 6th of September 2024 27th of September 2024 (Anywhere on Earth). Please see below for more details on each role and how to apply.

Communications lead#

Role Overview#

As the Communications Lead for PyBaMM, you will be responsible for managing and growing the project’s online presence, developing and executing our communication strategy, and creating engaging content that resonates with our audience. You will play a key role in defining PyBaMM’s communication policy, supporting the development of educational materials, and promoting our annual conference. Your efforts will help to increase awareness, engagement, and support for PyBaMM within the scientific and engineering communities.

Duties and Responsibilities#

• Oversee and manage PyBaMM’s current social media platforms, particularly X (Twitter) and LinkedIn.
• Create engaging content regularly, starting with one post every other week and aiming to increase to one post per week in the mid-term.
• Define and uphold the communication policy of the project, including evaluating and establishing a presence on additional platforms as needed.
• Assist in the creation of educational materials, including video tutorials and other resources.
• Collaborate with the conference organising committee to promote PyBaMM’s annual conference, ensuring effective communication and outreach.

Criteria#

1. Proven experience in communication, preferably in science communication.
2. Proficiency with X (Twitter) and LinkedIn is required. Experience with other social networks will also be valued positively.
3. Experience with open-source software projects.
4. Experience or understanding of battery modelling.
5. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
6. Skills in graphic design (desirable).
7. Experience with video editing (desirable).
8. Being a contributor or maintainer of PyBaMM (desirable).

Community manager#

Role Overview#

As the Community Manager for PyBaMM, you will serve as the primary liaison between various teams and the broader community of users and contributors. Your role will include managing community interactions, reporting on community health, and overseeing internship programs. You will also be responsible for triaging GitHub discussion posts and monitoring the project’s email accounts. Your efforts will help ensure a vibrant, collaborative, and supportive community around PyBaMM.

Duties and Responsibilities#

• Liaise and coordinate with the various teams within the PyBaMM community to facilitate smooth communication and collaboration.
• Report to the Steering Council (SC) quarterly about the state of the community, covering aspects from user engagement to maintainer activities.
• Act as the project’s contact point for internship programs, such as Google Summer of Code or Outreachy, ensuring successful participation and mentorship.
• Lead the triage of the project’s GitHub discussion posts, ensuring timely and effective responses to community queries.
• Monitor PyBaMM’s email accounts, addressing inquiries and redirecting messages as needed.

Criteria#

1. Being a PyBaMM contributor.
2. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
3. Good communication skills, both written and oral.
4. Conflict resolution and problem-solving skills to manage and resolve community disputes.
5. Good project management skills to coordinate multiple community-related initiatives simultaneously.
6. Being a PyBaMM maintainer (desirable)
7. Similar experience in other projects (desirable).

Fundraising lead#

Role Overview#

As the Fundraising Lead for PyBaMM, you will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive fundraising strategy to support the project’s initiatives. You will coordinate grant writing, build and maintain relationships with sponsors, and analyse donation data to inform the Steering Council. Additionally, you will work closely with the conference lead to secure funding for PyBaMM’s annual conference. Your role is crucial in ensuring the financial health and growth of our open-source project.

Duties and Responsibilities#

• Develop and implement PyBaMM’s fundraising strategy to support its goals and objectives.
• Coordinate grant applications and funding proposals to secure financial support.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with sponsors.
• Analyse donations data to track progress and inform strategic decisions, and report quarterly to the Steering Council.
• Work closely with the conference organising committee to secure funding for PyBaMM’s conferences and events.

Criteria#

1. Previous experience in fundraising for charities or similar organizations.
2. A background in science, particularly in fields related to battery technology.
3. Strong written and oral communication skills, and the ability to communicate with non-technical audiences.
4. Strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with sponsors, donors, and team members.
5. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
6. Experience with open-source software projects (desirable).
7. Experience in battery modelling (desirable).
8. Being an active contributor or maintainer of PyBaMM or related projects (desirable).

How to apply?#

To apply to any of the positions, send an email to pybamm@pybamm.org attaching a short CV (2 pages max) and a cover letter (1 page max) detailing how you meet the criteria for the role. The email should have one of the subjects below (depending on the application):

• [Communications lead] CANDIDATE NAME
• [Community manager] CANDIDATE NAME
• [Fundraising lead] CANDIDATE NAME

If applying to multiple roles, please send separate emails (with the corresponding subject line). The CV can be the same for all applications, but candidates are encouraged to tailor their cover letter to the specific role they are applying for.

The deadline to submit the applications is the 6th of September 2024 27th of September 2024 (Anywhere on Earth). Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a virtual interview in the weeks following.

Time commitment for each position will vary, but we expect it to average around half a day (4 hours) a week. PyBaMM is an open source project and all positions are on a voluntary basis. PyBaMM is committed to diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, disability, age, or other status. If you have any questions about the roles or the application process, please contact us at pybamm@pybamm.org.