Jr Web Developer

Description:

Responsibilities

Assist in developing and updating the campaign’s website and content management systems, including the central campaign website and 93 individual candidate website subdomains.
Ensure website functionality, performance, and responsiveness across various devices and browsers.
Collaborate with the creative and digital teams to integrate and format text, images, videos, and other media into the website.
Implement web forms, donation pages, and other interactive elements as needed for campaign engagement.
Provide technical support for website issues, troubleshoot problems, and implement solutions in a timely manner.
Conduct regular website maintenance tasks, including updates, backups, and security checks.
Optimize website content for search engines (SEO) to improve visibility and organic traffic.
Monitoring web analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to track website performance and user behavior.
Participate in team meetings to discuss web strategies, updates, and improvements.
Ensure the website complies with web accessibility standards and best practices, making it inclusive for all users.
Maintain awareness of political campaign regulations and ensure the website adheres to legal requirements.

Technical Skills

Basic knowledge of front-end web development technologies including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Understanding of web design principles and experience with responsive and accessible design.
Familiarity with developing for content management systems (CMS) — Drupal and/or ActionKit experience a plus
Ability to work with design tools (e.g., Adobe XD, Figma) to implement design mockups.
Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve website issues.
Experience with back-end technologies such as Databases, and languages such as PHP, Python, or Ruby.
Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git).
Experience in digital marketing or working on political campaigns.