Working in the Office ( Web Developer)

 

Working in the Office

Web Developer

The New York office of MSF is currently seeking a Web Developer to develop and manage the overall design, installation and maintenance of the internet operations of MSF-USA under the direction and supervision of our Web & Social Media Strategist in order to make information accessible that promotes awareness of MSF’s activities and concerns, expertise, needs and values.
Responsibilities:

Web Design & Development

• Utililizes and develops the most effective technologies and architecture to build an infrastructure that supports Communications, Fundraising, Program, Human Resources, the Association and the Board of Directors.
• Maintains all parts of MSF-USA’s web presence, including public site, Association intranet, vendor-hosted donations site, mini-sites (e.g. refugeecamp.org), social media (e.g. Facebook, Twitter), and content sharing websites (e.g. YouTube).
• Ensures subscriber lists for electronic communications newsletters remain up to date.
• Assists in changeover to Drupal-based content management system and data migration to the new platform.
• Maintains Codes XHTML, CSS, Javascript, SQL and scripting languages behind each web page, integrating artwork, text, video, and animations.
• Responsible for quality assurance testing all website content elements in multiple browsers and at multiple connection speeds and makes corrections necessary to achieve maximum accessibility.
• Responsible for tracking and updating metrics for website and social media accounts.
• Designs graphical elements such as buttons and banners, and selects and optimizes images for web use.
• Builds and sends monthly electronic newsletter. Assists in design of complex web pages, interactive features, and mini-sites as needed.
• Provides back-up support on all responsibilities and tasks assigned to the Web & Social Media Strategist.

Internet Management

• Monitors and maintains domain names owned by MSF-USA.
• Monitors blogs and social networking sites for mentions of MSF.
• Monitors site traffic, prepares traffic reports, and helps scale site capacity to meet traffic demands and make recommendations for improvements by tracking traffic patterns and most utilized features of the website.
• Ensures optimum performance, scalability, security, and usability of the website with solid architectural standards.
• Provides technical leadership to ensure the security of all information captured online and in all web-related databases of MSF-USA.
• Monitors and suggests improvements in capacity planning.
• Consults with IT security specialists to maintain proper security levels.
• Remains up-to-date on latest browser and plug-in technology.
• Responsible for ensuring that other members of the Web Team can perform the basic functions of posting and updating content and making changes to the homepage, and updating the Digital Content Editor on any changes in the processes or systems used to perform these functions.

Requirements:

• Must be expert level in the use of the following:

HTML	Dreamweaver	mySQL
XHTML	Photoshop	Drupal CMS
CSS	Javascript	MS Office Suite (including Access)

• Must have some familiarity with the use of the following:

PHP	MS SQL Server
ColdFusion	XML/AJAX

• Minimum 2 years relevant work experience, plus Bachelor's degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Outstanding, proven time management and organizational skills, keen attention to detail
• Ability to work independently, move projects from conceptual stages to launch, and handle multiple and often competing deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively both within office and with web masters and others from MSF offices in other countries.
• Residence in or relocation to the New York City area

Preferred

• Strong graphic sense and ability to contribute to design and user interface of website
• Demonstrated interest in the work of Doctors Without Borders

Starting salary range: low 50’s, commensurate with experience.  Excellent benefits.  Training opportunities and growth potential. 
To apply, send cover letter and resume to: employment.msfusa@newyork.msf.org, Attn.: Web Developer.
NO CALLS, PLEASE.