[portland] Front End Coder at Idealist.org

[jason kirtland]

Hi all,

Idealist.org is looking for a front-end developer to join our web
team, working with a Python web stack.  Listing below.  Cheers!
-Jason

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http://www.idealist.org/view/job/P8hWSFPsZ6W4

Idealist.org is looking for a detail-oriented Front End Coder to join
our development team in our Portland, Oregon office.  You will
contribute scalable production code for user-facing features on a
highly trafficked global website.

Job Responsibilities:
- Provides CSS, HTML, and Javascript code for the site
- Helps create solutions for challenging design implementation issues
- Provides technical guidance and support during product planning and
development
- Participates in planning meetings with developers and project managers
- Continually upgrades and maintains the design of the site

Skills needed:
- Fluency in HTML, CSS, Javascript (specifically the jQuery library),
HTML5 is a plus
- Experience with template-driven dynamic sites, Python-specific
template systems a big plus (Django templates, Jinja, Genshi, Mako,
etc.)
- Some experience with the server-side programming language of your
choice (Python, Ruby, Perl, etc.)
- Some experience with distributed version control workflow, Mercurial a plus.
- Understanding of browser capabilities (and cross-browser incompatibilities)
- Flexible, adaptable, and ability to learn quickly
- While not being responsible for the overall look and feel of the
site, you should have an eye for design and usability.
- Minimum of two years related experience
- Commitment to our mission

Desired skills:
- Experience with mobile app development
- Experience with rapid prototyping (wireframes and comps)
- Experience with SEO and coding for accessibility

Salary and Benefits:
We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
including 20 days vacation in the first year, 10 paid holidays, 401K
retirement program, and health, dental, vision, and disability
insurance.

Deadline for applications is January 24th.

To Apply:

Please prepare one document (either a .pdf, .doc or text file) that
includes your resume, and in lieu of a cover letter, your answers to
the questions listed below. Save the file as yourlastname_FrontEndDev
and email it to careers at idealist.org. Thank you!

1.  Why do you want to work with us?

2.  Why do you think you would excel at this job?

3.  Please provide 3-5 specific examples of previous work that you’re
proud of. (URLs, code samples, github/bitbucket, etc.)

About Idealist.org:

Idealist.org is a nonprofit organization that connects people,
organizations, and resources to help build a world where all people
can live free and dignified lives. Launched in 1995, Idealist.org and
its sister sites Idealistas.org and Idealiste.org have become the most
comprehensive online resources for the nonprofit/NGO sector worldwide,
with more than 55,000 nonprofit organizations from 180 countries
posting their job openings, and volunteer and internship opportunities
on these sites.