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Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Date Posted: April 26, 04:36 AM
Description
| Taproot Foundation Fellow, Web Development | ||||
| Employer: | Taproot Foundation - Bay Area | Function: | Taproot Foundation Fellow, Web Development | |
| Job type: | Internship | Country: | United States | |
| Industry: | Nonprofit, Foundations, Fundraising, and Philanthropy | |||
| The Taproot Foundation is seeking two dynamic individuals to support the Web Development function of the organization. This opportunity is ideal for anyone looking to begin a career or gain exposure to the nonprofit sector, gain technical experience in a startup-like environment, and be part of an innovative organization at the intersection of the nonprofit and business communities. These positions are available through the AmeriCorps*VISTA program and are one-year positions with the opportunity for career growth within the organization. About the Taproot Foundation As the largest nonprofit consulting firm in the country, the Taproot Foundation has developed a new model for leveraging the skills of the business community to provide pro bono business services to nonprofit organizations. Taproot Foundation enables business professionals to volunteer their skills on highly-structured consulting projects for nonprofit organizations. As a result, hundreds of nonprofits receive free professional services that will better equip them to tackle our society’s toughest challenges. This year alone, Taproot Foundation will engage 1,500 business professionals to provide more than $10 million worth of services to 270 nonprofit organizations. The Taproot Foundation has been recognized by Fast Company, Ashoka and the Draper Richards Foundation as one of the most innovative and high potential nonprofit organizations in the country. Based in San Francisco with programs in the Bay Area, Chicago, Boston, New York and Seattle, we are dedicated to scaling the organization to ensure all nonprofits have the infrastructure they need to thrive. For more information, visit www.taprootfoundation.org. Key Responsibilities The Taproot Foundation is seeking two qualified candidates to join the Web Development team: an Assistant Web Developer and a User Interface Designer. Both team members will play a critical role in the overall success of the organization by designing, developing and improving web-based applications for the Taproot Foundation intranet that allow staff, volunteers and nonprofit clients to work productively. The Assistant Web Developer's responsibilities will include server-side web application development and possibly some third-party software integration. The User Interface Designer will be responsible for the design and implementation of user-friendly interfaces for web applications on the Taproot Foundation intranet. Assistant Web Developer responsibilities will include some or all of the following: • Help define project scope and gather requirements • Design normalized MySQL database schemas • Write (and read) database-intensive PHP application code • Research and evaluate third-party software and services to inform build/buy decisions • Learn third-party APIs (e.g., PHP- or XML-based) • Integrate in-house systems with external systems by adapting existing in-house MySQL/PHP-based applications, configuring third-party software/services, and learning and using third-party APIs User Interface Designer responsibilities will include some or all of the following: • Design web user interfaces, from wireframes to HTML mockups • Perform usability testing • Write clean HTML/CSS/JavaScript code that integrates with a PHP back-end Experience/Skills • Specific to the Assistant Web Developer: • Server-side, database-driven application design and development, using PHP and SQL (strong Perl, Java, or C/C++ background may replace PHP requirement) • Solid grounding in software design principles and methodologies • Familiarity with UNIX (any flavor) preferred • JavaScript a plus • Specific to the User Interface Designer: • Versed in user interface design, information architecture, and usability issues • Web user interface implementation using cross-browser-compatible HTML and CSS • JavaScript a plus • Graphic design background a plus • Required for both roles: • Genuine interest in the nonprofit sector • Ability to take initiative and identify opportunities to improve systems and processes • Excellent communication skills (written & verbal) • Flexible personality to adapt to a small environment and fast paced organization • Ability to maintain a professional demeanor at all times, work gracefully under pressure and maintain a strong work ethic • Bachelor’s degree (for Assistant Web Developer, a Computer Science major is preferred) Reporting Relationship: This position reports to the Extranet and Web Developer. Location: San Francisco (near Union Square) Start Date: Spring 2008 Compensation: This position is offered through the AmeriCorps *VISTA program, which includes an AmeriCorps*VISTA annual living stipend and education award, plus generous health and vacation benefits. Compensation is outlined on the AmeriCorps website (www.americorps.gov). Training: This position is required to attend an AmeriCorps*VISTA training session. Ad provided by Idealist.org |
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