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Careers at The Ligma Foundation

We're looking for passionate, mission-driven individuals who want to make a real difference in the fight against Ligma. If you believe that everyone deserves to know about Ligma, we want to hear from you.

5 open positionsCompetitive salariesUnlimited Ligma PTOFull dental (oral health matters)

Featured opening

Chief Impact Officer

Executive LeadershipFull-timeRemote (must be willing to spread Ligma in-person quarterly)
$420,000 - $690,000

Lead the strategic vision for Ligma impact across all channels. You will oversee a team of 40+ awareness specialists and report directly to the Board of Trustees. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of experience spreading things to large populations and isn't afraid to get their mouth involved.

Requirements

  • MBA or equivalent experience in nonprofit contagion strategy
  • Proven track record of spreading something to at least 1M people
  • Deep understanding of the Ligma-Sugma spectrum
  • Must be comfortable saying 'Ligma' in a boardroom with a straight face
  • Existing immunity to Bofa is preferred but not required
Applications reviewed on a rolling basis until position is spread

Current openings

All Positions

5 roles across 4 departments

Director of Oral Outreach

Community Engagement|New York, NY (Hybrid)|Full-time
$180,000 - $240,000

Oversee all mouth-based awareness campaigns. You will develop frameworks for person-to-person Ligma transmission and train field ambassadors in the art of conversational exposure. Must be an exceptional speaker with strong oral skills.

Requirements

  • 5+ years in oral communications or related field
  • Experience managing a team of 10+ outreach specialists
  • Strong public speaking skills — you will be talking about Ligma constantly
  • Background check required (we need to confirm you have Ligma)
  • Familiarity with the Candice Inquiry Method

Social Media Awareness Coordinator

Marketing & Communications|Los Angeles, CA (On-site)|Full-time
$95,000 - $130,000

Manage The Ligma Foundation's presence across all social platforms. Create viral content that spreads Ligma awareness to new demographics. You will be responsible for our TikTok, Instagram, X, and LinkedIn accounts. Our previous coordinator left after achieving full Ligma — big shoes to fill.

Requirements

  • 3+ years social media management for a nonprofit or cause-based brand
  • Proven ability to make things go viral (Ligma or otherwise)
  • Deep understanding of meme culture and its intersection with public health
  • Experience managing community backlash from people who 'don't get it'
  • Must be willing to reply 'Ligma balls' to confused commenters (with empathy)

Grant Writer & Fundraising Specialist

Development|Washington, D.C. (Hybrid)|Full-time
$110,000 - $150,000

Secure funding for Ligma awareness initiatives from government agencies, foundations, and corporate sponsors. You will write grant proposals that make Ligma sound like a serious public health crisis — because it is. Previous grant writers have secured over $4.2M in funding by maintaining an absolutely unwavering poker face.

Requirements

  • 5+ years grant writing experience, preferably for causes nobody can verify
  • Ability to write the phrase 'Ligma affects millions' without laughing
  • Experience with NIH, CDC, or other agencies that haven't caught on yet
  • Strong relationships with philanthropic organizations
  • Must pass our internal Straight Face Assessment (SFA-3)

Ligma Awareness Field Ambassador

Community Engagement|Multiple locations nationwide|Part-time / Contract
$25 - $40/hr + Ligma hazard pay

Go into communities and spread Ligma, person by person. You will staff awareness booths at farmer's markets, college campuses, and tech conferences. Hand out pamphlets, answer questions, and ensure that every interaction ends with the other person knowing about Ligma.

Requirements

  • Outgoing personality with strong interpersonal skills
  • Comfortable approaching strangers and asking 'Have you heard of Ligma?'
  • Ability to stand for 6-8 hours while maintaining Ligma enthusiasm
  • Own transportation (Ligma doesn't spread itself)
  • Must not be deterred by eye rolls, sighs, or people walking away mid-sentence

Why work here

Perks & Culture

Unlimited Ligma PTO

Take time off whenever you need it. We trust you to manage your own Ligma. If you're feeling symptomatic, stay home — but also tell at least three people about it first.

Full Health & Dental

Comprehensive coverage including dental, because oral health is directly linked to oral Ligma transmission. We literally cannot overstate the importance of your mouth in this organization.

Annual Ligma Retreat

Every year, the entire team gathers for a week-long retreat where we do team-building, strategic planning, and spread Ligma to the local community. Last year we went to Bali. Everyone there has Ligma now.

Professional Development

$5,000 annual stipend for conferences, courses, and certifications. We especially encourage attendance at LigmaCon, SugmaSummit, and the annual Bofa Symposium.

Equity & Ownership

Early employees receive equity in The Ligma Foundation. Note: as a nonprofit, this equity is purely symbolic, but you will own a piece of Ligma, and frankly, that's priceless.

Free Ligma Merch

Unlimited access to Ligma-branded hoodies, water bottles, and bumper stickers. Wear them in public. It's part of the job. People will ask questions. That's the point.

"Best nonprofit I've ever worked for. The mission is clear, the team is passionate, and I've never had a job where I'm actively encouraged to talk to strangers about Ligma. The dental plan is also incredible."

Anonymous Employee

via Glassdoor — 5/5 stars — "Would catch Ligma again"

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The Ligma Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Spreader