Frontend Developer Volunteer

Resilience, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to improving the mental health of students, as well as reducing mass shootings, suicide, and depression. Resilience, Inc also works to combat declining test scores, low student engagement, and a slew of other social issues.

Our organization focuses on offering Social Emotional Learning tools to enable K-12 schools to teach emotional intelligence through five core topics; self-awareness, self-control, social awareness, relationship management, goal setting, and effective decision-making. Resilience, Inc. also provides tools for acquiring and maintaining inspiration, hope, and overall well-being.

Our mission is to teach SEL at every school in the country. It is a tough challenge, but we know “No Challenge, No Change.” If you are also concerned about children’s mental health and social being, join us! Become a member of Resilience, Inc, and help change the way schools approach mental health.

Key Responsibilities:

Web Development:

• Work closely with senior developers to implement responsive and visually appealing user interfaces.
• Write and maintain clean, well-documented, and efficient code in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Assist in the development and integration of frontend components.

Design Collaboration:

• Collaborate with UI/UX designers to understand design requirements and contribute to the implementation of design concepts.
• Ensure the translation of design wireframes and mockups into functional web pages.

Coding and Debugging:

• Identify and fix bugs, troubleshoot issues, and optimize code for performance.
• Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality standards.

Responsive Design:

• Implement responsive design principles to ensure a consistent user experience across various devices and screen sizes.
• Test and optimize web applications for different browsers to ensure cross-browser compatibility.

Frameworks and Libraries:

• Gain hands-on experience with popular frontend frameworks and libraries (e.g., React, Angular, or Vue.js).
• Assist in the implementation of frontend features using the chosen framework.

Testing:

• Conduct thorough testing of web applications to identify and address any issues.
• Collaborate with the testing team to create and execute testing plans.

Documentation:

• Maintain detailed and up-to-date documentation for all frontend code and processes.
• Document coding best practices and guidelines.

Learning and Skill Development:

• Stay updated on the latest trends, tools, and technologies in frontend development.
• Seek opportunities to expand your skill set and contribute innovative ideas to projects.

Team Collaboration:

• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including backend developers, to ensure seamless integration of frontend and backend components.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute ideas for continuous improvement.

Project Management:

• Assist in project planning, task estimation, and progress tracking.
• Communicate regularly with team members to ensure project milestones are met.

Creative Input:

• Participate in brainstorming sessions and provide creative input to enhance the overall user experience.

Continuous Improvement:

• Actively seek feedback and use it to improve your skills and performance.
• Contribute ideas for process improvement and optimization.

Qualifications:

• Experience leading a team in either the professional or academic world
• Experience in leadership or management preferred.
• Experience with attracting, developing, and motivating employees, swiftly adapting to change, and developing collaborative relationships with others is preferred.
• Experience in Project Management, Software Development, Technical Analysis
• Experience with cloud-based systems and services.
• Experience in CSS, HTML, Wordpress, and related softwares
• Be able to work independently, demonstrate reliability and be punctual.
• Pay attention to details.
• Consistently communicate with team members.
• Demonstrate problem-solving skills.
• Excellent knowledge of hardware, software, and networking systems.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite and other commonly used software applications.
• Knowledge of project management principles and methodologies.
• 10-15 hours per week.
• Volunteers will demonstrate an understanding of leadership roles within a successful nonprofit organization.
• Volunteers will gain the ability to collaborate with various different departments.
• Volunteers will improve their skills in creativity, communication, and critical thinking.