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Web Developer (Volunteer) *Note: the following is an opportunity for volunteer, part time, flexible work.* Minimum 6 months commitment required. Are you interested in learning the ins and outs of a nonprofit organization in a challenging, rewarding environment? The nonprofit news organization, WhoWhatWhy is looking for a Web Developer (Volunteer) to join the team. We are looking for a Web Developer (Volunteer) who is interested in creating a user-friendly environment by writing code and moving forward in their career. We expect you to be a self-starting professional who is curious about new digital technologies, communicates well and aspires to combine usability with visual design. Ultimately, you should be able to create a functional and attractive digital environment for our company, ensuring great user experience. If you fit in the description, please send us your resume and a customized cover letter. Who We Are WhoWhatWhy is a news organization and community providing the public with high-quality investigative and analytical forensic journalism on the great issues facing humankind. A nonprofit that accepts no advertising, we are staffed largely with skilled volunteers dedicated to elevating public awareness and fostering a more vigorous democracy. Responsibilities: Manages the design and implementation of responsive websites from initial concept, site architecture, and user interface, to finished deliverable Responsible for the development and design of web applications and components using HTML, CSS, JS, PHP, MySQL Build fully functional WordPress websites based on business requirements and design specifications. Design, code, test, and implement web sites and applications, for either internal or external uses Support and maintain existing web applications Optimization of the application for maximum speed and scalability Debug, correct, and update errors or exceptions in the front end or back end systems Stay up-to-date on new and emerging technologies Write code to implement visual elements into various web applications Assist in troubleshooting to isolate and diagnose application and server related problems Meet tight deadlines as required Communicate with team members about current projects Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Web Development or relevant field 3-5 years of full-stack PHP web development experience Working experience in HTML, CSS, JavaScript (vanilla and jQuery), PHP Experience with LESS, SASS or SCSS Some experience with database management and SQL/MySQL Some experience with Bootstrap framework Proficient in building and maintaining websites built in WordPress (including theme and plugin development) Some experience with RESTful APIs Experience with popular angular js, React.js workflows, such as Redux or Relay is a plus Understanding of the entire web development process from design to deployment Meticulous work habits and creative problem solving skills Proactive and resourceful self-starter attitude. Highly reliable/dependable If you have passion and intelligence, and possess a technical knack (even if you’re missing some of the above), we encourage you to apply. Perks Channel your passion in a stimulating environment Learn the nuts and bolts of nonprofit operations in an up-and-coming organization Develop new skills and gain valuable experience that can enhance your professional trajectory Do amazing work on a flexible, part-time basis Have fun while you make a difference Expectations You will work remotely and on your own schedule, though we require a minimum commitment of 10-15 hours a week. Because our staff is spread throughout the world, we communicate mostly through Slack and email, and team members are requested to be highly responsive in a timely manner. We prefer candidates who can commit a minimum of six months to our organization. This is a work at home position. To Apply Please send us a resume and carefully reasoned, customized cover letter that outlines your experience and skill set and explains why you're a good fit for this position. If there is no option to attach a cover letter, please send cover letters to hr@whowhatwhy.org. Our mission must resonate deeply with you. We will not review applications that appear to be mass submissions. You must confirm your understanding that this is a volunteer position.
Date Posted: Apr 22, 2021
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Google Analytics Developer (Volunteer) *Note: the following is an opportunity for volunteer, part time, flexible work. Please DO NOT APPLY if you are only looking for paid employment. * Minimum 6 months commitment required. Are you an experienced Google Analytics Developer who is passionate about making a difference? Are you excited about the opportunity to work with smart and talented individuals committed to producing great content in the public interest? Can you commit a minimum of 10-15 hours a week, working remotely on your own schedule with our far-flung, diverse team? The nonprofit news organization WhoWhatWhy is looking for a Google Analytics Developer (Volunteer) to join the team. As part of this team, you will enable the collection of high quality, actionable data and will utilize modern, best-in-class methods for instrumenting, configuring, and using web analytics tools such as Google Analytics. While technical expertise is important, communication skills are also key as you work closely with internal teams on a daily basis. Ultimately, you should be able to create a functional and attractive digital environment for our company, ensuring great user experience. If you fit in the description, please send us your resume and a customized cover letter. Who We Are Before you decide to apply, make sure the WhoWhatWhy mission resonates with you. Check out whowhatwhy.org. You’ll quickly see that we’re a credible response to the raging debate over whether the news is "fake" or not, publishing agenda-free research and bracingly fresh analysis. At WhoWhatWhy, we approach each story with an open mind, boundless curiosity, and a willingness to dig deep and ask hard questions. We believe that this is the essence of true journalism. Because we’re straight to the point, we make clear that, as a nonprofit with a very limited budget that accepts no advertising, we are staffed principally by volunteers - skilled volunteers. However, we do have big ambitions - which is why we’re seeking an experienced Google Analytics Developer to work closely with the internal team to support and implement high-quality, data-driven decisions. That will play a crucial role in our ability to continue growing and sharing our quality journalism with an ever-expanding, eager audience. Responsibilities: Gather diverse data needs and business requirements across verticals to optimize effective measurement and reporting Maintain and evolve reporting across the business Distill abstract business questions into concrete data questions Communicate proactively with stakeholders to ensure they feel heard, understood, and supported Perform strategic assessments of website and analytics setups Evaluate analytics configurations and data for issues, support rapid resolution for mission-critical reporting Generate clear functional requirements for analytics implementation and tag management Configure web analytics, call tracking, and other tools to gather the data you need Ensure best-practices are followed to install, configure, and use web analytics tools, tag management systems, and A/B testing tools Recommend and implement analytics tracking code needed for ongoing reporting and analysis activities Analyze and document current standard and advanced analytics tracking, tag management plan, custom reports, custom dimensions, data layers, event tracking, and dashboards Perform technical operations in Google analytics tools (tagging, testing, ongoing care and feeding of analytics platforms), development and maintenance of various reports, dashboards and measures, data studio to turn data to informative reports, and ad hoc analysis Develop, customize, QA, and troubleshoot data collection code in complex environments with consistent use of tag management systems, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS Serve as the google analytics expert to proactively cross-train teams as appropriate on the use of analytics tools and approaches, staying abreast of trends and best practices Qualifications Bachelor’s degree, or a degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, Engineering, Marketing, or a related technical discipline 3-5 years of technology experience in google analytics with hands-on experience leading, developing, and architecting google analytics reporting Experience in Google Analytics and Google Search Console, easily navigating both implementation/configuration and reporting/analysis functions Experience with Google Tag Manager and have implemented event tracking, enhanced e commerce conversion pixels, etc. Hands-on development experience using HTML, j Query, JavaScript, and XML Comfortable with ambiguity, how to clarify for action, and get to what drives business value Understand how to contextualize data within the digital marketing ecosystem Experience with requirements gathering and documentation Understand how to collect business requirements and map them to specific digital measurement tactics Other experience preferred, but not required: Experience with server-side data collection tools Google Analytics Individual Qualification Knowledge of/experience with A/B Testing platforms Writing experience to create reference manuals, developer guides, and code samples Advanced proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and/ or Google Data Studio Can manipulate data using R or Python Perks: Channel your passion in a stimulating environment Learn the nuts and bolts of nonprofit operations in an up-and-coming organization Develop new skills and gain valuable experience that can enhance your professional trajectory Do amazing work on a flexible, part-time basis Have fun while you make a difference Expectations: You will work remotely and on your own schedule, though we require a minimum commitment of 10-15 hours a week. Because our staff is spread throughout the world, we communicate mostly through Slack and email, and team members are requested to be highly responsive in a timely manner. We prefer candidates who can commit a minimum of six months to our organization. This is a work-at-home position. If you possess a high level of self-motivation, work well independently but also have strong collaboration skills, enjoy the opportunity to partner with other senior leaders, and can commit quality time per week on a regular basis to help achieve team goals, we’d like to hear from you. To Apply: Please send us a resume and carefully reasoned, customized cover letter that outlines your experience and skill set and explains why you’re a good fit for this position. Please provide a cover letter in the space given or send it to hr@whowhatwhy.org. Our mission must resonate deeply with you. We will not review applications that appear to be mass submissions. You must confirm your understanding that this is a volunteer position. Thanks!
Date Posted: Apr 21, 2021
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Talent Acquisition Manager (Volunteer) Check out WhoWhatWhy.org. You’ll quickly see that, besides being a nonprofit news organization, we’re a credible solution to the raging debate over whether the news is "fake" or not," with agenda-free research and publishing bracingly fresh analysis. Not left-wing, not right-wing, not consensus-seeking. We just want the truth - whatever it is. And because we’re straight to the point, we make clear that we’re looking for volunteers - skilled volunteers. Yes, we’re a nonprofit that wasn’t funded by a zillionaire. Yes, we decline to accept corporate ads. Because of that, we look for volunteers - with the possibility, down the road, of compensation based on proven results. As a startup, we are looking for people who would bring structure and scale to complex growth challenges of a non-profit organization and at the same time willing to roll up their sleeves to get stuff done! This is an opportunity for you to be part of an organization where you can influence the thinking around our people processes and systems, which results in a direct impact on our employee experience and growth of WhoWhatWhy. We are looking for a passionate, high energy individual who is excited about creating and implementing HR programs, structures, and processes. The Talent Acquisition Manager is responsible for full life cycle recruitment. This individual will develop, facilitate and implement all phases of the recruitment process ensuring attraction and hiring of professional talent. The TA Manager will partner with internal stakeholders to define strategic objectives around hiring needs and determine best recruiting methods. Responsibilities Partner with departments and help them identify the skills and capabilities that are required. Hire and lead a team of recruiters to support the department recruitment requirements. Build and maintain a comprehensive candidate pipeline that addresses current and future needs. Set up processes, data tracking and reporting to provide regular updates to the department leads and managers on recruitment progress. Assist with end to end recruitment of senior management roles including job ad creation, resume screening, interviews and placement. Function as a partner to key leaders, engage in strategic planning meetings to translate business needs into HR recruitment plans Coordinate, develop and execute weekly communication plans aligned to recruitment risks, updates and progress. Qualifications Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of HR experience, specifically focused in recruitment and talent sourcing. Recruitment experience with an emphasis on identifying and hiring a diverse group of talented individuals. Ability to grasp and project the WhoWhatWhy brand, its values, and its distinct vision in the HR policies and processes. Ability to take initiative and build strong relationships. Ability to establish trust and confidence by demonstrating a high level of credibility and integrity. Exceptional communication skills, time management, and attention to detail are key attributes in this role Perks Channel your passion in a stimulating environment Learn the nuts and bolts of nonprofit operations in an up-and-coming organization Develop new skills and gain valuable experience that can enhance your professional trajectory Do amazing work on a flexible, part-time basis Have fun while you make a difference Expectations You will work remotely and on your own schedule, though we require a minimum commitment of 10-15 hours a week. Because our staff is spread throughout the world, we communicate mostly through Slack and email, and team members are requested to be highly responsive in a timely manner. We prefer candidates who can commit a minimum of six months to our organization. This is a work-at-home position. To Apply Please send us a resume and carefully reasoned, customized cover letter that outlines your experience and skill set and explains why you’re a good fit for this position. If there is no option to attach a cover letter, please send your cover letter to hr@whowhatwhy.org. Our mission must resonate deeply with you. We will not review applications that appear to be mass submissions. You must confirm your understanding that this is a volunteer position.
Date Posted: Jun 3, 2021
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Technical Recruiter (Volunteer) *Note: The following is an opportunity for flexible, part-time, volunteer work. Please DO NOT APPLY if you are only looking for paid employment.*This is a remote-from-home position. Are you an experienced Recruiter who is passionate about making a difference? Are you excited about the opportunity to work with smart and talented individuals committed to producing great content in the public interest? Can you commit a minimum of 10 hours a week, working remotely on your own schedule with our far-flung, diverse team? Check out WhoWhatWhy.org. You’ll quickly see that, besides being a nonprofit news organization, we’re a credible solution to the raging debate over whether the news is "fake" or not," with agenda-free research and publishing bracingly fresh analysis. Not left-wing, not right-wing, not consensus-seeking. We just want the truth - whatever it is. At WhoWhatWhy, we go at each story with an open mind, boundless curiosity, and a willingness to dig deep and ask hard questions - even when we’re told not to. Nothing is going to stand in our way when it comes to discovering what is going on beneath the surface, and why. Call it naive to believe such fearlessness possible, but we think it’s the essence of true journalism. And because we’re straight to the point, we make clear that we’re looking for volunteers - skilled volunteers. Yes, we’re a nonprofit that wasn’t funded by a zillionaire. Yes, we decline to accept corporate ads. Because of that, we look for volunteers - with the possibility, down the road, of compensation based on proven results. We are looking for an experienced Technical Recruiter to join the Recruiting Team. The successful Volunteer will manage the end-to-end recruitment process for various positions at WhoWhatWhy. You will establish strong relationships with Hiring Managers and HR Business Partners, ensure a smooth full life-cycle recruitment process, and foster an extraordinary candidate experience. You will conduct research, work with candidates, develop talent pipelines, and manage a candidate database. Responsibilities Manage and execute the full recruitment life-cycle for IT and data positions, from reviewing resumes, conducting interviews, and closing candidates Build relationships and collaborate with Hiring Managers/HRBP to draft detailed and accurate job descriptions, discuss talent, and make hiring recommendations Proactively source and screen candidates using a variety of search methods to build a robust candidate pipeline Ensure a smooth, smart, innovative, and engaging recruitment process to establish an outstanding candidate experience Team up with HR Business Partners and Hiring Managers to get the best candidates in and on-boarded as quickly as possible Utilize the applicant tracking system (JazzHR) to move candidates from the selection to the on-boarding phase Conduct reference checks Stay on top of recruiting trends and best practices to implement within the IT Department and across the organization Required Qualifications 2+ years of professional recruiting experience in the media industry or related field 2+ years of experience working with applicant tracking system Desired Qualifications Prior experience recruiting and sourcing candidates for technical roles or within an IT organization Proven ability to ideate and implement creative and strategic talent sourcing techniques, resume evaluation, and candidate assessment Proven ability to quickly build relationships with Hiring Managers, colleagues, and candidates to meet hiring objectives Excellent organization, prioritization, and presentation skills Exceptional ability in written and verbal communication with all levels Experience with JazzHR and the G-Suite a big plus (Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, Forms, and Gmail) Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or related field Perks Work in a collaborative and exciting organization in a crucial and socially relevant field Interact with people at all levels Learn the nuts and bolts of media and nonprofit operations Collaborate with smart, accomplished co-workers Have fun and make a difference Expectations You will work remotely and on your own schedule, and we ask for a minimum commitment of 6 months for at least 10-15 hours a week. Because our staff is spread throughout the world, we rely mostly on a combination of Slack, email, and conference calls, and expect everyone to be highly responsive in a timely manner. If you possess a high level of self-motivation, and work well independently - but also have strong collaboration skills and enjoy the opportunity to partner with like-minded individuals, and can commit quality time per week on a regular basis to help achieve team goals, we’d like to hear from you. To Apply We will not review applications that appear to be mass submissions. To apply, send your resume and a customized cover letter explaining why you're a good fit for this position. If there is no option to attach a cover letter, please send a cover letter to hr@whowhatwhy.org. You should confirm your understanding that this is, initially, a volunteer position. After submitting your application, you may receive email responses from us that may go to your spam inbox. There is a technical issue with our Applicant Tracking System that we are working on fixing. In the meantime, please check your spam inbox regularly for correspondence from us. Thank you!
Date Posted: Apr 21, 2021
