Department: Digital & Print Media
Reports To: Director of Digital & Print Media
Brooklyn Botanic Garden seeks a part-time web developer to work 20 hours/week in the Digital and Print Media department. As part of a small creative team, the web developer will assist the website manager in the development, enhancement, and maintenance of bbg.org and other online and digital projects.
Primary Responsibilities and Duties
- Design, program, and produce new and updated web templates
- Manage API integration (Flickr, Google Maps, etc.)
- Resolve technical issues through research, testing, and debugging
- Manage integrated third-party shopping software and payment gateways
- Manage upgrades of ExpressionEngine CMS and plugins
Secondary Responsibilities and Duties
- Develop new features and functionality
- Research, recommend, and implement new technologies (web and software)
- Document existing or new features in BBG's website knowledge base
- Add, update, and remove content from BBG sites
- Perform other related duties or special projects as requested
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree and minimum of 2 years of web development experience
- Expert knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
- Knowledge of cross-browser compatibility and programming for responsive sites
- Experience with PHP, MySQL, and Content Management Systems
- Excellent eye for clean layout and proficiency with design software (Adobe CS)
- Creative thinking and strong problem-solving skills
Preferred
- Experience with ExpressionEngine
- Experience with responsive design
- Interest in and familiarity with web analytics, SEO, and user experience
- Familiarity with the Linux command line
- Familiarity with the Flickr, Facebook, and Twitter APIs
