Role Description

Application deadline: October 25, 2024

HOPE’s web developer plays a pivotal role in promoting our mission by developing, creating, and maintaining our web presence. As a vital member of our marketing team, you will utilize your expertise in front-end and server-side languages to create and sustain engaging digital experiences that align with HOPE’s branding, marketing strategies, fundraising goals, and organizational objectives.

• Location: Lancaster, PA preferred; remote U.S. considered (in ET/CT time zones), United States

• Level: Professional

• Salary range: $50,000 - $65,000

• Type: Full-time

• Department: Marketing

• Reports to: Digital Design Manager

Responsibilities

• Promote and fulfill the mission and vision of HOPE International. Champion HOPE International’s culture of P.A.S.S.I.O.N.
• Full-stack development
• Develop and implement code to create a seamless and visually captivating user experience across our web properties. (e.g. PHP, MySQL database, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, troubleshooting, debugging)
• Develop, and maintain the organization’s websites, ensuring an exceptional user experience with a focus on usability and captivating visual design.
• Optimize website performance & reliability by maintaining the back-end architecture and database(s).
• Customize and integrate data connections from various back-end services and databases with our front-end web platforms. (e.g. CMS add-ons/extensions/modules, APIs, donation/payment gateways, XML)
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including project requestors, designers, and content creators, to deliver a cohesive and impactful user experience.
• In partnership with other teammates, incorporate performance analytics to ensure digital interactions are monitored.

Qualifications

• Personal confession of Christian faith and commitment to the mission and vision of HOPE International.

• Proficient knowledge of HTML, CSS, PHP/MySQL, and JavaScript, with the ability to write clean, maintainable, and cross-browser-compatible code.

• Experience using popular CSS pre-processors (e.g., Sass, LESS) and frameworks (e.g., Bootstrap) to streamline and enhance front-end development.

• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g. Git).

• Experience with design tools (e.g. Adobe Creative Suite, Figma).

• Knowledge of modern web design standards, best practices and UI/UX design principles.

• Proven experience in integrating front-end code with server-side technology, enabling seamless communication between the user interface and back-end functionality.

• Knowledge of CRM integrations (e.g. Salesforce, Marketing Cloud, Blackthorn).

• Strong organizational skills, including attention to detail, effective time management, and the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment with competing demands.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a proactive and self-starting attitude when confronted with complex challenges.

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

• Willingness to travel domestically on occasional for team gatherings.

• Experience with CMS platforms (e.g., WordPress, ExpressionEngine, Drupal).

• Strong development and design portfolio showcasing previous projects, with provided URLs to demonstrate technical proficiency and creative skills.

• Bachelor’s degree (computer science, web development or related degree preferred).

• 2 or more years of hands-on experience in web development or related field (candidates with greater experience may be considered towards the high end of the salary range).

Additional information