Web Developer

Location: Remote
Position Type: Contract / Freelance (Subcontractor)
Experience: 5+ years

About reimagine collective

reimagine collective partners with nonprofits, foundations, public agencies, coalitions, and movement leaders to strengthen strategy, communications, storytelling, organizational learning, and digital presence in ways that advance equity and social change.

We're growing our network of web developers and are looking for thoughtful, collaborative developers to join our roster of subcontractors. This is not a full-time position. Instead, you\'ll have opportunities to collaborate on a variety of partner projects as needs arise, including new website builds, redesigns, migrations, landing pages, and ongoing website improvements.

Who We’re Looking For

We\'re looking for a web developer who is collaborative, solutions-oriented, detail-oriented, and excited about building websites that help organizations communicate clearly and connect with their communities.

The ideal candidate has strong experience developing and maintaining websites in WordPress and Squarespace and understands how to build websites that are accessible, responsive, easy to navigate, and manageable for partners after launch.

You are comfortable collaborating with designers, strategists, communications teams, and clients and can translate designs, content, and project requirements into functional websites. You can also help identify practical technical solutions when a partner\'s needs, budget, timeline, or existing technology present constraints.

Responsibilities

Develop and launch websites, landing pages, and other web-based experiences using WordPress and Squarespace.

Build and customize WordPress websites, including themes, page builders, plugins, and site functionality.

Build and customize Squarespace websites, including layouts, styles, custom CSS, and integrations.

Translate approved designs, wireframes, and prototypes into responsive, functional websites.

Ensure websites function effectively across desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.

Implement accessibility best practices and support partners in improving website accessibility.

Configure website navigation, forms, integrations, analytics, redirects, and other functionality.

Support website migrations, domain and DNS configuration, hosting transitions, and website launches.

Troubleshoot technical issues, bugs, broken functionality, and compatibility problems.

Optimize websites for usability, performance, basic SEO, and page speed.

Integrate third-party tools such as email marketing platforms, donation and fundraising systems, CRMs, analytics platforms, and event or registration tools.

Build websites that partners can confidently update and maintain after launch.

Develop documentation or provide training to help partners manage their websites.

Collaborate with designers, strategists, project leads, and partners throughout the development process.

Participate in client meetings as needed to explain technical considerations, recommendations, and solutions.

Support quality assurance and testing prior to website launches.

Manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines in a remote, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

5+ years of professional web development experience.

Strong experience building, customizing, maintaining, and troubleshooting WordPress websites.

Strong experience building, customizing, maintaining, and troubleshooting Squarespace websites.

Experience developing websites for nonprofit organizations, philanthropy, government, community-based organizations, advocacy organizations, or other mission-driven partners.

Experience translating designs and content requirements into functional, user-friendly websites.

Understanding of web accessibility standards and experience implementing accessible website practices.

Experience integrating forms, email platforms, donation tools, analytics, CRMs, and other third-party services.

Experience with website hosting, domains, DNS, SSL certificates, redirects, and website migrations.

Understanding of basic technical SEO and website performance optimization.

Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical partners and team members.

Strong communication, organization, and time management skills.

Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a multidisciplinary remote team.

Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines.

Demonstrated commitment to equity, community, and social justice.

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