Greetings all, Please circulate the following job opening now available at WITNESS <http://www.witness.org>. We are an international nonprofit based in Brooklyn, NY with a mission to train and support people to use video safely and effectively in their fight for human rights.
A summarized version of the job description appears below, with instructions on how to apply. Please note, that while we strongly prefer a candidate to work at our office in Brooklyn, exceptional remote candidates may be considered. Full details are on our website here: https://witness.org/digital-designerdeveloper-full-time/ and a list of all current job openings are here: https://witness.org/category/jobs_internships/ Thank you! *Job Description: * WITNESS <http://www.witness.org> is seeking a highly creative and talented *Digital Designer/Developer* to deploy innovative and new technologies to create WITNESS’ multifaceted media platforms, websites, infographics, mobile sharing and social media memes, and to use these platforms to engage communities to advance the fight to defend rights worldwide. The ideal candidate will have WordPress development chops as well as an elegant and modern design sense, be able to repurpose materials in fluid ways across multiple media, and be fluent in the use of web and other technologies to convey information in a way that is user-friendly, mobile, interactive and accessible. *PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:* - Build out new sites and new site sections as needed; - Ensure WITNESS training materials are optimized for Web and Mobile delivery; - Create – or work with Regional Coordinators to create – derivatives of WITNESS Core Materials for mobile, Web and other digital delivery; - Design and develop graphics packages for programmatic or institutional use across social channels and Web sites; - Integrate with identified social networks when and where needed; - Maintain security and functionality of sites and platforms; - Contribute to development and maintenance of WITNESS intranet and/or collaborative work platforms; - Report on metrics and analytics relevant to online properties and engagement, across program strands and institutional uses. *POSITION REQUIREMENTS:* - Five years or more designing and developing WordPress sites; - Clear understanding of running and maintaining WordPress Multisite installations; - Experience creating WordPress plugins (preferred), or clear understanding of choosing interoperable plugins to perform extended tasks; - Strong skills around: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, PHP, JSON, github, and content management systems; - The ability to actively pursue new technologies and think creatively about how to adopt, extend, and modify them for human right rights landscape to enhance our projects and program goals; - Working expertise with primary Adobe Creative Cloud applications including InDesign; - Ability to guide, lead and manage external software developers when and where needed; - Proficiency in using PowerPoint or other presentation software to convey information in a clear and engaging manner; - Strong UI/UX background and experience; - Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills; oral and written fluency in English; - Ability to meet tight deadlines; - Background in or strong knowledge of human rights advocacy; - Demonstrated commitment to social justice and WITNESS values and mission; - Additional language proficiencies a plus (one of the following preferred: French, Spanish, Portuguese, or Arabic). *PRINCIPAL RELATIONSHIPS:* - Associate Director Communications and Engagement - Engagement Team - Program Staff *START DATE*: As soon as possible *LOCATION:* Brooklyn, NY; remote work arrangement a possibility. *TITLE: * Digital Designer/Developer *SALARY: * Commensurate with experience, with an excellent benefits package including full medical, dental, vision and 401K plan, and generous vacation package. *TO APPLY: * Send cover letter, resume, and contact information for 3 references as well as links to or samples of recent web design work from your portfolio to eng...@witness.org with the subject line “Digital Designer/Developer” *APPLICATION DEADLINE:* Applications accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled; early applications encouraged. Please note that due to the volume anticipated, we will not be able to respond individually to each applicant. We kindly ask that you do not send duplicate applications via mail or email, and no phone calls. Thank you. WITNESS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. WE CAREFULLY CONSIDER APPLICANTS FOR ALL POSITIONS WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, CREED, GENDER, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, MARITAL OR VETERAN STATUS, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, OR ANY OTHER LEGALLY PROTECTED STATUS. ********* Matisse Bustos-Hawkes Associate Director, Communications and Engagement | WITNESS desk + 1 718 783 2000 ext. 306 | mobile: +1 917 806 6181 @matissebh <http://twitter.com/matissebh> skype: witnessmatisse PGP: 0XCA64A67D web <http://www.witness.org> | blog <http://blog.witness.org> | facebook <http://www.facebook.com/witness> | youtube <http://www.youtube.com/witness> | @witnessorg <http://www.twitter.com/witnessorg> *Visit the WITNESS Media Lab's project: eyewitness video and police violence. <https://lab.witness.org/projects/police-violence-in-the-united-states/>* *Join us at our 11th Annual Focus For Change Benefit <http://focusforchange.org>, November 12, 2015 in NYC. *
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