Front-End Web Development Specialist (2024951)

Are you a person of compassion? An advocate for justice? Someone who stands up for the rights of the vulnerable and speaks out for the marginalized, the exploited and the forgotten?  Do you believe in our calling as Christians to welcome the least of these and love our neighbor?

If you answered ‘yes’, to any of the above, World Relief, and millions of people around the world need you.

At this pivotal moment in time, we are rapidly expanding and growing our team to meet the increasing needs of our world. We are looking for people who want to use their gifts and talents to make a real and tangible difference in our world and the lives of the suffering.

If you’re looking for a purpose-driven career in which you can grow your talents, while also standing up for the rights of the vulnerable, we want you to join us today.

ORGANIZATION SUMMARY

World Relief is a global Christian humanitarian organization whose mission is to boldly engage the world’s greatest crises in partnership with the church. The organization was founded in the aftermath of World War II to respond to the urgent humanitarian needs of war-torn Europe. Since then, for 80 years, across 100 countries, World Relief has partnered with local churches and communities to build a world where families thrive and communities flourish.

Today, organizational programming focuses on humanitarian and disaster response, community strengthening and resilience, and refugee & immigrant services and advocacy.

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are seeking a skilled Front-end Developer to join our team, responsible for building and maintaining World Relief's website. This role involves collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to enhance the user experience through effective user interfaces.  The ideal candidate will have proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and other programming languages, experience with web development tools, and an understanding of SEO principles and web design aesthetics. Additionally, familiarity with tools like Figma, Adobe Suite, and content management systems is essential.

• Collaboration-focused: Working with internal team members and external stakeholders/clients to develop the overall look and design of World Relief’s webpage
• Collaborating closely with backend developer and UX designer to create and update user interface that enhance the user experience
• Updating product based on user behavior and feedback from team and stakeholders
• Development-focused: Producing, maintaining, and modifying website and user interfaces to build solutions that bridge our organization and users
• Writing website code with programming languages such as HTML, C++, and Java Incorporating content, graphics, audio, and video clips into our website
• Ensuring published digital products are accessible and user-friendly across different platforms, including laptops and smartphones
• Optimize website for a balanced approach of quality and speed
• Troubleshoot and fix any website issues or bugs that arise
• Stay informed on our tech-stack updates and emerging technologies

• Mature and personal Christian faith
• Committed to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief
• Desire to serve and empower the Church to impact vulnerable communities
• Able to affirm and/or acknowledge World Reliefs Core Beliefs, Statement of Faith, Christian Identity and National Evangelicals For the Health of The Nation document
• Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in using HubSpot email marketing platform. Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google suites.
• Up-to-date knowledge of CAN-SPAM Act and GDPR regulations to ensure compliance.
• Education and Experience: 2 years of experience in mass email marketing, preferably in a nonprofit or donation-based organization.

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or a related field preferred
• Experience with Wordpress
• Experience with Beaverbuilder

World Relief offers a competitive benefits package and employee discount program for full-time and part-time employees.

World Relief is honored to be recognized with the Gold-level Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation for exceeding the core components of our well-being program including leadership and culture, program foundations and execution, and whole person health.

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Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

For World Relief staff, strong commitment to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief is essential, and Christian faith is a prerequisite for employment, based upon United States federal guidelines provided in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.