Web Development Manager

Web Development Manager

Report To:
  Chief Innovation Officer
Classification:   Professional, full-time employment
Benefits:   Paid Vacation, health and holidays, medical insurance, long-term disability, life insurance, automatic parking deduction, employee contributed 403b retirement, and quality of life benefits.
Company:   Genetic Alliance, www.geneticalliance.org
Location:   4301 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 404, Washington, D.C.  20008
Salary Range:   Commensurate with experience, Mid 50’s to mid 60’s

About Genetic Alliance

Genetic Alliance (www.geneticalliance.org) transforms health through genetics. We promote an environment of openness as essential to improving the health of individuals, families, and communities. We bring together diverse stakeholders that promote novel partnerships in advocacy; integrate individual, family, and community perspectives to improve health systems; and revolutionize access to information to enable translation of research into services and individualized decision making.

About the Position

A successful candidate will possess creativity and exceptional project management skills. S/he will be able to effectively coordinate the placement of web content developed by staff. S/he will work with both staff and outside vendors to create new web applications and tools that support strategic web and business initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • 3+ years of experience in web design, development, or project management
  • Must have experience with or basic understanding of LAMP development tools & technologies
  • Experience turning management requests into technical specifications
  • Understanding of best practices for the web when applying information architecture, content strategy, and user experience to projects
  • Thrives in a fast-paced and stimulating environment
  • Excellent organization and time management skills
  • Ability to communicate clearly and accurately to a range of audiences, both verbally and in writing
  • Experience working with diverse organizations/fields
  • Strong interpersonal skills

Preferred:

  • Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, especially Photoshop or Illustrator
  • Familiarity with Drupal, Wiki engines, or other open source software
  • Experience using/selecting/supporting CRM software
  • Can act a liaison with hosting vendor and outside development vendors when web server support issues arise.
  • Understanding of xHTML, CSS, JavaScript Frameworks / Libraries. HTML 5 and CSS 3 is a plus.

How to Apply:
Interested and enthusiastic applicants should send a resume, cover letter, two writing samples, references, and salary history to:
Rhianna Campbell, Human Resource Manager
rcampbell@geneticalliance.org
Subject line: Web Development Manager

No Phone Calls Please
Applications accepted through June 21st
Start: July 12th, 2010

Please note that only those individuals whose qualifications match the current needs of the organization will be considered applicants and will receive responses from Genetic Alliance.

Genetic Alliance provides a very competitive compensation and benefits package.
Genetic Alliance is an equal opportunity employer

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4301 Connecticut Avenue NW - Suite 404
Washington, DC 20008-2369
Tel: 202.966.5557 Fax: 202.966.8553
info@geneticalliance.org