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Recruiting Organization: A Free Bird

Web Developer (Volunteer)

Department: Technology

Organization: A Free Bird

Location: Remote

Time Commitment: 5-10 hours/week (task-based)

About A Free Bird

A Free Bird is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in New York City. We empower children diagnosed with cancer by providing access to artistic outlets that support emotional healing and self-expression. Our programs give young artists the chance to explore their creativity through music, dance, visual arts, writing, acting, and more--turning passion into power at every stage of their journey.

Role Overview

We are seeking a passionate and motivated Web Developer to join our remote team. In this role, you’ll collaborate with a distributed engineering team to build and maintain modern, scalable, and user-friendly digital platforms that support our programs and mission.

Key Responsibilities

• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following current web development best practices
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate data from various APIs, databases, and back-end services
• Participate in agile development processes including sprint planning, debugging, testing, and deployment
• Maintain and manage GitHub repositories and contribute to technical documentation
• Support the creation of QA processes, testing protocols, and verification plans for deployment
• Contribute to both front-end and/or back-end development, based on specialization

What We’re Looking For

• 1-2+ years of hands-on experience in software or web development (professional, educational, or open source)
• Strong knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and/or Python
• Familiarity with frameworks and tools such as React, Node.js, Django, or Flask (a plus)
• Understanding of databases, RESTful APIs, and RDBMS
• Proficiency with Git, GitHub, and version control workflows
• Exposure to modern development approaches including MVP, MVC, Agile, TDD
• Experience working asynchronously with remote or distributed teams
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to document code, processes, and system architecture
• Specialization in front-end, back-end, or full-stack development welcome

Bonus Skills (Preferred, Not Required)

• Experience with Salesforce or AWS environments
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and cloud deployment workflows
• Contributions to open-source or nonprofit projects

Additional Details

• This is a remote volunteer position with flexible hours
• Must have access to a computer, stable internet connection, and be available for at least two check-in calls per week via Zoom or Google Meet
• Time commitment is based on tasks assigned; estimated 5-10 hours per week

To Apply

Please include:

• A brief description of your relevant development experience
• A link to your GitHub, portfolio, or examples of recent work

Let us know how you’d like to help us build meaningful digital tools for a mission that matters.

Stipend ProvidedFalse

Training ProvidedFalse

Housing AvailableFalse

Language/Cultral Support AvailableFalse

Wheelchair AccessibleFalse

Fee RequiredFalse

Fee Amount: None

This opportunity is recurring