Why Work With Us?

As an equal-opportunity employer, Red Nova Labs is proud to reflect some of the demographic diversity that's out there using our technologies and applications. However, when it comes to making the final hiring decision, we sharpen our focus on the personality and attitude that will best complement our crew. That's because we know skills can be learned, but an imaginative, resourceful office dynamic cannot. Red Nova Labs' team is multicultural, ambitious, innovative, and nerd-chic; how do you fit in?

In the "labs," we believe the best way to keep the industry's best minds happily toiling and inventing is by supporting creative flow. Whether we're talking market trends, business models, new technologies or customer solutions, no one at Red Nova Labs is stuck at the "kids' table." We joke a lot and eat a shameful amount of Chipotle while we're thinking up cool new ideas. And for the ultimate in geekdom, sometimes we hang around on weekends to game on our big fancy work monitors.

We also offer great benefits and imaginary lab coats in your favorite color.

We are currently seeking:

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  Inside/Outside Sales Manager

  If you are looking for a cushy 8-5 job, stop reading. We're a high-energy, fast-growth startup with +/- 20 employees and we have no place for slackers. If you've been laid-off or fired and you have a good excuse, let's hear it. If you are a recent college grad with great social skills, brains, initiative and common sense, we would love to hear from you. Need someone who isn't too self-important to make coffee, empty the garbage, or close the biggest sales deal in company history while the squad cheers you on. We're a team; everybody must be willing to do anything to put this machine in motion. If you're still reading this and we haven't offended or scared you yet, see how to apply below.
  
  Red Nova Labs was founded in 2009 as a web development and marketing agency as well as a technology think-tank for creating original, cutting-edge systems for web and mobile communications. The company is divided into two models: (1) service agency, and (2) product developer. Your mission as Sales Manager would be to sell web marketing subscriptions catering to professionals in varying industries. Two example sites include www.lenderstreet.com and www.storagefront.com.
  
  Required:

  • Sometimes more of the wrong experience is worse than less of the right experience
  • Experience can be trumped by common sense, high energy and management skills
  • Degree not required, but you must show you can drive a project from start to finish
  • Full time availability in Kansas City KS office

  Compensation:

  • Base Salary commensurate with experience $30k-$60k
  • Commission target equivalent to base TBD based on sales goals
  • Benefits include medical & vacation

  How to apply:

  • Send resume to dmiller [at] rednovalabs.com
  • Note(s) of recommendation appreciated
  • No phone calls or drop-ins
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  Web Content Specialist

  If you want an easy, entry-level 8-5 job where you can tinker on your FaceBook all day, stop reading. We're a high-energy, fast-growth startup with +/- 20 employees and we have no time for social loitering. Don't get us wrong—we have plenty of fun in the Marketing Department. But our motto is, "You have to work hard to play hard." We need someone who isn't too self-important to make coffee, write SEO content by the virtual ream, and pitch awesome attention-grabbing stories. (Our Editor also requests that you not put two spaces between sentences or use the term "widow" instead of "orphan" when referring to dangling lone words, even though our Veep argues otherwise.)
  
  The web has forever changed MarCom and PR. These days, "publicity" must be pursued online, and influential content (editorials, blog posts, guest blogging, ghost writing, etc.) can make or break a business. That's why we're seeking an ambitious person to help with web-based communications and inbound linkbuilding. If you have a passion for journalism as well as experience with social media and are looking to get your feet soaking wet in web, this is a great opp. You'll be researching topics, monitoring competition, helping create link-acquisition focused content, placing links, pitching ideas, writing stories, diving into social media communities, and reporting results regularly. To sum up, your mission would be to write and curate copy for varying professional industries.
  
  Required:

  • BS in a communications-related field (Journalism, News & Info, Strat Comm, MarCom, Marketing)
  • The confidence to pick up the phone, call strangers, pitch ideas (friendly voice)
  • Basic understanding of how search engines and websites work
  • Strong communication, writing and editing skills
  • Full time availability in Kansas City KS office

  Compensation:

  • Starting salary commensurate with experience, $18k - $24k
  • Benefits include medical and vacation

  How to apply:

  • Send resume with email overview to croyce [at] rednovalabs.com
  • Note(s) of recommendation appreciated
  • No phone calls or drop-ins
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  Web Engineer

  If you are looking for a cushy 8-5 job, stop reading. We're a high-energy, fast-growth startup with +/- 20 employees and we have no place for slackers. If you've been laid-off or fired and you have a good excuse, let's hear it. If you are a recent college grad with great social skills, brains, initiative and common sense, we would love to hear from you. Need someone who isn't too self-important to make coffee, empty the garbage, or stay late for the umpteenth day in a row just because you love your job. We're a team; everybody must be willing to do anything to put this machine in motion. If you're still reading this and we haven't offended or scared you yet, see how to apply below.
  
  Web development at Red Nova Labs is not for the lightly-skilled. As you'll see in Technologies, we develop our own programs as well as utilize open-source systems, to find and fit the best possible solution to each project. We're looking for an inventive, adaptive mind that can work within a team on a variety of inward- and outward-facing web applications. Commitment to a full-time, direct-hire role is required; local candidates only. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants the chance to grow and invent with a fresh, fast-paced company.
  
  Required:

  • 3-5 or more years experience with PHP or other similar server side scripting languages (like ASP/.NET, Java)
  • 3-5 or more years experience with front end development (HTML/CSS/Javascript)
  • A flexible attitude towards working with both open source and proprietary technology
  • An interest in both developing web solutions for clients as well as for in-house projects
  • Knowledge of object oriented programming methodologies (especially in PHP)
  • Familiarity with relevant W3C standards and best practices

  Appreciated:

  • Experience in Drupal, WordPress, osCommerce, phpBB and other open source apps / CMSs
  • DBA experience with MySQL, PostgreSQL or similar
  • Familiarity with Adobe CS Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Flash
  • Windows, Mac OSX, and Linux background (one at least, more is appreciated)
  • Understanding of source control methodologies (preferably SVN, but any/all are similar enough)
  • 2-4 years formal education in Computer Science

  How to apply:

  • Send resume and desired salary range to David Howe via email: dhowe [at] rednovalabs.com
  • Include links to any related web development projects you've completed
  • Letter(s) of recommendation appreciated
  • No phone calls or drop-ins please