Web Developer

Headquarters: remote Vancouver, BC, Canada . contract . December 7, 2023 URL: http://dreamriderproductions.com

Position: Web DeveloperReporting to: Director of Partnerships & OperationsHours of Work: Full time, 35 hours per week, 12-week Fixed ContractLocation: Remote from where you are happiest (Canadian timezones)Start Date: December 29, 2023Closing date: December 13, 2023 @ 5pm PST Eligibility: This job will be funded through the Government of Canada s Digital Skills for Youth (DS4Y) initiative, so only applicants aged between 15-30 years old will be eligible. The OpportunityYou are an emerging full-stack developer and designer with a creative flair looking for your next exciting challenge with an innovative values-aligned company. Our transformational learning approach turns kids and adults of all ages into leaders of change in their families and communities, and we need your help to tell our story to the world through a new company website. This is a unique opportunity to make a huge impact on our long-term growth trajectory! About DreamRider ProductionsOver a million kids around the world have laughed, learned and leapt into action to protect the planet after experiencing DreamRider s highly engaging theatre and interactive media programs. We partner with government agencies, corporate partners and philanthropic foundations to support their sustainability goals through our unique transformational engagement approach. While our award-winning Planet Protector Academy program has a dedicated product-focused website, we do not currently have an active website for our company as a whole. As we dream and envision our next big project, we need a new company website that can showcase our 20+ years of engagement and culture change expertise to help us fundraise and garner support for this next exciting chapter! Our ValuesEverything we do is guided by our Cultural Covenant to ensure that we work and grow together in an environment that s fun, creative, welcoming, meaningful, empowering and inspiring! At the heart of all our work is love and kindness; we do our best to walk our talk, and to learn and grow together. We are on a lifelong organizational anti-racism, decolonization and anti-oppression journey. We recognize our interconnectedness with the earth and each other.The RoleYou will lead on the development of a new company website for DreamRider to showcase its expertise and experience in engagement and culture change workYou will oversee the entire website creation process from conception to launch, with content writing support from the Executive ProducerYou will work with a variety of stakeholders, including the DreamRider team and external stakeholders where appropriate to inform the website s design and contentKey ResponsibilitiesDevelop a comprehensive project plan detailing timelines, milestones, and deliverables to ensure the project is completed on timeCoordinate with DreamRider team and external stakeholders to define project goals, target audience, and desired website functionalitiesDesign a user-friendly website layout considering the latest web design trends and DreamRider Productions brand identityDevelop the website using appropriate web development technologies (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript, CMS platforms)Ensure the website is responsive and optimized for various devicesCollaborate with the content team to develop engaging and relevant content (text, images, videos) for the websiteImplement content management features to allow non-technical staff to update websiteUse SEO best practices to enhance the website s visibility and search engine rankingConduct thorough testing of the website, including functionality, compatibility, and usability testsAddress and resolve any technical issues or bugs before launchingOversee the website launch ensuring a smooth transitionMonitor website performance post-launch and make necessary adjustments for optimization Role RequirementsIf you are inspired by the role but don t have everything that s listed below, we encourage you to apply anyway!Strong organizational and project management skillsExperience creating visually appealing and user-friendly website layouts, with a good eye for design and UX/UI principlesProficiency in front-end technologies such as HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScriptFamiliarity with Content Management Systems such as WordPress, Joomla, or DrupalKnowledge of Search Engine Optimization techniques and best practicesExcellent problem-solving skills and attention to detailAbility to present complex technical information to non-technical audiencesExcellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong creativity and problem-solving skillsLegally entitled to work in Canada Nice to haveProven experience with creative/arts-focused projectsExperience in using project management tools like Asana, Trello, or JIRA.Experience creating marketing content for websitesPerksPaid time for sickness and personal daysFlexible working hours to help you better balance work and life commitmentsHome office stipendKind and collaborative working culture that s on the cutting edge of organizational practices (see Margaret Wheatley, Otto Scharmer)Ongoing DEI training to support personal development & organizational capacity building How to apply: submit your application along with your resume through our online job board. Application processStage 1: Application submissionStage 2: 15-minute screening phone call with hiring managerStage 3: 45-minute video call with hiring manager and Creative DirectorStage 4: Reference checksStage 5: Offer Predetermined interview questions will be sent ahead of time. Questions?As part of our efforts to offer a fair and consistent interview process for all applications, we regret that we can t answer any questions ahead of the application deadline. If you have a disability and would like to discuss accommodation of your disability and ensure fairness in our hiring process, please contact us on sion@dreamriderproductions.com or call 604-757-3212 before December 11, 2023.Our remote team is based on many different Indigenous Peoples native lands and our head office is located in Port Moody, BC, which is situated on the unceded territories of the Kwikwetlem (Coquitlam), qiqyt (Qayqayt), xmYkYy Ym (Musqueam), s5wx1w7mesh (Squamish), sel l witulh (Tsleil Waututh), and Coast Salish peoples. We are committed to truth & reconciliation in action.

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