Technology Associate: UX Designer

• This is an unpaid volunteer opportunity.
• Technology Associates are expected to put in a minimum of 5 hours per week and be responsive to emails within 36 hours.
• STW(tm) welcomes volunteers who are seeking skill-based volunteering opportunity. STW(tm) shall provide "letter of recommendation" professionals who demonstrate outstanding contribution for professional references.

SUMMARY:

Work with different teams (Technology, Marketing, Fundraising, Web Analysts) to define and prioritize features needed to create great user experiences.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and conduct small and medium scale usability tests and other UX research activities to improve the STW(tm) website.
• Collaborate with developers to ensure design matches your vision.
• Contribute to user experience best practices and act as an experienced evangelist to the organization.
• Keep up-to-date with and display knowledge of market trends and best practices.
• Work with different teams (IT, Marketing, Fundraising, Web Analysts) to define and prioritize features needed to create great user experiences.
• Report to Project Leader for the given project team.
• Attend monthly Technology group meeting.
• Complete the Timesheet at least on a weekly minimum basis.

EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS:

• BA/BS or a student currently enrolled in a degree in Interaction Design, HCI, Graphic Design, or related field.
• Minimal 0.5 year of professional experience in interaction design/user experience design (including internship).
• Experience in UX Research techniques such as usability testing, competitive evaluation, and personas (include experience in contextual inquiry, heuristic evaluation, and surveys) Demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Must be extremely self-motivated, dedicated, detail-oriented, and organized.
• Be able to articulate your ideas to designers, and developers, both verbally or in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects and details simultaneously.
• Requires self-direction, tact, diplomacy and a clear, courteous and professional manner when dealing with the public.
• Must demonstrate effective oral communication skills and the ability to work cooperatively with staff inside and outside of the department.
• Associates degree completed or equivalent work experience (6 months to 1-year full time paid corporate/non - profit work experience).