Web Designer/Developer (Volunteer)

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ORGANIZATION: Homeland Security Foundation of America

Summary

We are searching for outstanding volunteer web developers to be responsible for developing innovative, reusable Web-based tools for progressive online activism and community building. Our web developers work closely with our project managers, strategists and design team members to develop specifications and make recommendations on the use of new and emerging technologies. Programming, graphic design and database administration are all elements of this position.

Responsibilities

  • Work closely with Project Managers and other members of the Development Team to both develop detailed specification documents with clear project deliverables and timelines, and to ensure timely completion of deliverables.
  • Produce project estimates during sales process, including expertise required, total number of people required, total number of development hours required, etc.
  • Attend client meetings during the sales process and during development.
  • Work with clients and Project Managers to build and refine graphic designs for websites. Must have strong skills in Photoshop, Fireworks, or equivalent application(s).
  • Convert raw images and layouts from a graphic designer into CSS/XHTML themes.
  • Determine appropriate architecture, and other technical solutions, and make relevant recommendations to clients.
  • Communicate to the Project Manager with efficiency and accuracy any progress and/or delays. Engage in outside-the-box thinking to provide high value-of-service to clients.
  • Alert colleagues to emerging technologies or applications and the opportunities to integrate them into operations and activities.
  • Be actively involved in and contribute regularly to the development community of the CMS of your choice.
  • Develop innovative, reusable Web-based tools for activism and community building.

Required Skills

  • 3 years minimum experience with HTML/XHTML and CSS
  • 5 years minimum Web programming experience, including ASP or ASP.net (vb.net)
  • 5 year minimum experience working with SQL
  • Development experience using extensible web authoring tools
  • Experience developing and implementing open source software projects
  • Self-starter with strong self-management skills
  • Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities

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About Homeland Security Foundation of America

Location:

1954 Airport Rd STE 225, Chamblee, GA 30341, US

Mission Statement

HSFA is a public, non-profit agency organized and certified as tax-exempt under IRC 501(c)(3) with 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) status. HSFA has an important mission: to advance hometown security while protecting civil liberties. We accomplish our mission by working with local, state and Federal agencies, organizations and communities to deliver life-saving public safety, energy security and health and human services programs to the public. HSFA is not a government agency. For the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS), visit www.dhs.gov.

Description

Through a coalition of good people, we're building strength through awareness and empowering citizens with resources to help protect against "All Hazards" at home, work and around the community;

With passion and determination, we're bridging the gap between the public and government and working towards a brighter future for all;

Our team is harnessing the power of innovation and generosity to reduce loss of life and property with RubyWATCH and stop Phishing, ID theft and fraud with secure authentication technology delivered at no charge to the public;

Energy demands of the future require us to collaborate with community partners and promote a progressive energy agenda with specialized programs designed to strengthen our infrastructure and workforce with green technology and fresh ideas;

Finally, our cutting-edge scientific research helps investigators better understand patterns of behavior and tactics of terrorists and criminals to give law enforcement the edge, and help ensure FREEDOM, SAFETY and PROSPERITY across our land...

"Together, we cannot fail."

CAUSE AREAS

Computers & Technology
Computers & Technology

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

PO Box 10001Landover, MD 20785

DATE POSTED

August 31, 2017

SKILLS

  • Software Engineering
  • Graphic Design
  • E-commerce
  • Basic Computer Skills
  • Online Flash/Video Production
  • Mobile Programming

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training

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