Join the Grass Team

About the Role

Grass is seeking a skilled Frontend Developer to build innovative features with three core functions: access to repertoire, structured practice, and social discovery for jams. This role is expected to create seamless cross-platform experiences that help musicians engage with practice, grow their skills and repertoire, and build confidence.

What You'll Build

• Interactive Learning Features: Design engaging mobile-first learning tools that make improving at musicianship accessible and enjoyable.
• Location-Based Discovery: Build intelligent geolocation features that connect musicians with nearby jam sessions and events.
• User-Generated Video Content: Build workflows to make it fast for musicians to record themselves and share it with their community.
• Musical Experiences: Build sophisticated audio tools for play-along features like backing tracks and recording capabilities.
• Premium UI/UX: Design intuitive interfaces that are smooth and seamless, for minimal interruption of authentic acoustic jam contexts.
• Feature Innovation: Research and propose cutting-edge mobile features and workflows based on user feedback and industry trends.

Requirements

• Proven expertise in mobile development with successful iOS and Android deployments, ideally developed in Flutter.

Nice to Have

• Learning-centered applications, with an emphasis on learning science or psychology-based approaches to successful engagement and skill-building.
• User-generated content management, community-building, and inclusive moderation systems.
• Multimodal implementation of audio, mapping, and media features using existing libraries.
• Previous work with location-based social media or apps for in-person events, classes, or meetups.
• Background in music or understanding of bluegrass music, tradition, and culture.
• Candidates must reside in or be routinely available for meetings in Pittsburgh, PA.

Benefits

• Impact: Help share and spread traditional and modern bluegrass music.
• Innovation: Work with modern mobile technologies and innovate in new libraries.
• Stage: Shape the product direction on the early days of a music learning product.
• Experience: Join a team with a proven track record in education technology.

About the Role

Grass is seeking a versatile Community Manager to accelerate user acquisition and meet and talk daily with bluegrass musicians. This hybrid role combines thorough market research with hands-on growth marketing, requiring someone who can both understand the bluegrass world and implement marketing strategies for a software company.

What You'll Build

• Research and identify regional and local bluegrass communities, music venues, festivals, and jam sessions across target markets
• Build and maintain database of venues, event organizers, stores, teachers, and community leaders
• Develop and execute low-touch B2C marketing campaigns across digital channels (social media, email, content marketing)
• Create and optimize user acquisition funnels with focus on organic and paid channels
• Design and implement referral programs and community-driven growth initiatives
• Reach out to bluegrass teachers, content creators, and influencers to set up sponsored content, collaboration opportunities, and partnerships.
• Track, analyze, and report on key growth metrics (CAC, retention, engagement)

Requirements

• 2+ years experience in market research, growth marketing, or similar roles
• Prior experience in marketing analytics, automation, or CRM tools.
• Experience with digital marketing channels and campaign management
• Excellent research skills and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Personal involvement in bluegrass music community.
• Candidates must reside in or be routinely available for meetings in Pittsburgh, PA.

Nice to Have

• Experience marketing to niche communities or specialized audiences
• Familiarity with music industry marketing and musician needs
• Experience with mobile app marketing and user acquisition
• Understanding of grassroots marketing and community building

Benefits

• Impact: Help share and spread traditional and modern bluegrass music.
• Stage: Shape the product direction on the early days of a music learning product.
• Experience: Join a team with a proven track record in education technology.