MN Sea Grant Web Developer

$32,593 - $36,400/Yr

University of Minnesota - Duluth, MN

posted 6 days ago

Part-time - Entry Level
Duluth, MN
Educational Services

About the position

The University of Minnesota is committed to fostering local talent through employment opportunities. While this position utilizes a hybrid modality, prospective applicants must be located either in the state of Minnesota or near the Wisconsin border or otherwise open to relocation. Minnesota Sea Grant (MNSG) is seeking a Web Developer and Analytic Specialist responsible for designing, coding, and maintaining MNSG's primary website and multiple project-specific and grant-funded websites and web applications. The Web Developer will handle data streams through programming languages like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. MNSG's program website is the primary means by which MNSG delivers science, research, extension, communications, and outreach content to the public and the program's target audiences. As part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) National Sea Grant Program, MNSG is required to produce and maintain publicly accessible program materials, which the program achieves through its program website, project websites, and web applications.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, build, and maintain MNSG program and project-specific (grant-funded) websites.
  • Ensure MNSG digital assets are secured and meet design and accessibility benchmarks and NOAA-Sea Grant and UMN/UMD brand standards as applicable.
  • Under guidance from the MNSG Communications Director, implement the design, development, maintenance, and support of MNSG's primary program Drupal website and other project-specific (internally funded and grant-funded) websites.
  • Work with the MNSG Communications Director and other MNSG staff as assigned to develop accessible, informational, and typically grant-funded/grant-required project-specific websites and web applications.
  • Develop new website pages and features on Drupal installation as needed using PHP. Ensure the website meets all accessibility requirements.
  • Troubleshoot and repair website issues and serve as a liaison with internal teams as needed.
  • Develop website display/formats/functionalities (e.g., full-width page images, content) to meet web service requests from program and grant-funded projects.
  • Find and implement solutions for presenting scientific data to both scientific and non-scientific audiences effectively.
  • Work with project teams to develop robust sitemaps (menu structure) and improve website content.
  • Code websites and develop custom Wordpress templates using HTML / CSS / PHP / MySQL / JavaScript / JQuery.
  • Develop and maintain accessible and dynamic web applications using client-side and server-side technologies.
  • Design user interfaces for web applications and respond to user feedback to improve user experiences.
  • Collaboratively codes, tests, troubleshoots, and updates web applications using modern programming languages and frameworks (e.g., PHP, JavaScript, Vue.js) and CSS frameworks (e.g., Bootstrap, Bulma).
  • Manages version control and collaborates on code development using GitHub.

Requirements

  • BA/BS plus at least two years of experience, or master's degree.
  • Experience developing and maintaining multiple websites and web-based applications.
  • Experience using PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JQuery, and MySQL for custom web development.
  • Demonstrated experience troubleshooting and repairing website issues.
  • Experience developing and maintaining Drupal and Wordpress websites.
  • Ability to design user interfaces and actively improve user experiences based on feedback.
  • Ability to work cross-functionally and effectively communicate with non-specialists.

Nice-to-haves

  • Strong understanding of web design, accessibility standards, and compliance procedures.
  • Experience with data visualization tools and creating dashboards and visualizations.
  • Experience in implementing best practices for and enforcing compliance with accessibility and branding standards.
  • Ability to work cross-functionally and effectively communicate with non-specialists.
  • Experience working with modern web development practices and technologies.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Benefits

  • Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
  • Continuous learning opportunities through professional training
  • Medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
  • Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
  • University HSA contributions
  • Disability and life insurance
  • Employee wellbeing program
  • Retirement plans
  • Financial counseling services
  • Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
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