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Weebleworld

Agricultural Resources Library Website Developer

Weebleworld, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298


Agricultural Resources Library Website Developer Job Locations US-MA-Boston Posted Date 5 days ago(6/28/2024 5:33 PM) Job ID 2024-2450 # of Openings 1 Category Civil Rights, Social Action, and Advocacy Type Hidden (8710) Location : Name Institute for Social and Economic Development Overview

ISED’s is looking for an experienced website developer to build a new site to host hundreds of our new educational resources and thousands of our original photos. The Developer is responsible for creating a search system that users can easily navigate to find specific resources that come in the form of PDF guides, short videos (via URLs), JPEGs, PNGs, and other file types. They will also train ISED staff to upload, edit, and manage library content on an ongoing basis. ISED is a fiscal sponsor of Third Sector New England, Inc. (tsne.org).Responsibilities

ISED’s new Resource and Image Library will be a searchable file hosting website, somewhat akin to Farm Answers or ATTRA, though less extensive. The website will provide training resources and images on multiple farming subjects that are free to download. Potentially (if feasible) we may offer accounts wherein users can create individual login profiles to organize and download selected educational materials.The website design should be easy to understand and navigate while also having an elegant appearance. The search functions should be well-organized and offer diverse search modes.To expedite the website creation, ISED has already developed:A Page and Subpage list for main navigationMockup designs for those pages and subpagesCore design elements like landing page images, navigation icons, and other graphicsCopy for 75% of webpages; links for some longer written guidanceA list of categories to help resource and image categorization and searchesTimelineThe site needs to be developed on a timely basis. We expect the work to start once a contract is signed (or reasonably soon thereafter) and to be completed within four months; preferably sooner.Essential Job FunctionsDevelop the new website project as detailed aboveCreate a step-by-step timeline for website buildoutMaintain target milestones and timelines for deliverablesProvide frequent and clear communication with the ISED Content Development Team.Teach ISED staff members how to upload and maintain materials after website has been developedOngoing maintenance needs as requested – potentially contractualHave unwavering enthusiasm for making adult education accessible!Qualifications

Experience designing searchable websites with:

Downloadable files of many typesAn ability for administrators to upload and edit files

Excellent communication skills, including timely responses to ISED teamExpertise in accessible website design standardsHistory of website maintenance & updates for ongoing projectsKnowledge of website security, protections for hosts and users of websiteBachelor's degree preferred, and / or at least 5 years’ related work experienceISED + Resource library background:ISED supports a network of refugee incubator farm programs around the country, and has been creating educational content and training resources since 2015, supported by USDA grants. Our core audiences are refugees and immigrants, although our products are quite useful for instruction to a broad range of small farmers. Mainstream educational resources rely so much on written English. Instead, we have focused on visual materials, oral instruction with interpreters, and materials with content in Plain Language (simplified writing that uses shorter words and sentences to improve understanding).TSNE/ISED strives to achieve excellence through a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment that embraces all of our individual and collective differences. Black, Indigenous, People of Color, Middle Eastern and North African, Bilingual and/or Bicultural candidates, and LGBTQ2SIA+ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. We value and honor the unique talents, learning styles, and lived experiences of each individual that enrich and strengthen our workplace culture, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.All employment conditions are based on an individual’s performance and job qualifications. TSNE/ISED prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, creed, color, religion, native language, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, race-based hairstyles, or any other protected characteristic stated by federal and state law. Regardless of any class’ protection under the law or lack thereof, TSNE/ISED celebrates diversity and values the strengths that come with having a diverse team of employees. It is represented in our workplace culture, and it is who we are.TSNE/ISED's EEO statement extends to volunteers, interns, contractors, vendors, and clients.Options Apply for this job onlineApply Share Email this job to a friendRefer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed Application FAQs Software Powered by iCIMS

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