Part-time Undergraduate Web Development Assistant with Greenhouse Studios @ UConn

Description: 

We have an immediate opening for a part-time position (8-10 hours per week, flexible scheduling) for an undergraduate web development assistant. Rising Sophomore or Junior preferred.

The Web Development Assistant helps design and develop web sites and web applications as a member of Greenhouse Studios (a highly-collaborative research unit and design studio). They work with our teams to design and implement layouts and features as well as maintain and manage content for a variety of web-based projects.

Responsibilities: 

  • Understands project objectives, gathers project requirements, and designs web-based solutions to accomplish objectives.
  • Plans, designs and develops web-based solutions, including web sites and web applications.
  • Collaborates with a cross-functional team of designers, copywriters and others.
  • Plans and conducts testing and debugging of applications and sites.
  • Researches and stays apprised of emerging technologies, techniques and trends in the web development industry.
  • Supports existing department web sites and applications.
  • Performs related duties as required.

Skills: 

Required:

  • Team player with desire to collaborate
  • Self-motivated with ability to work independently
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Basic web development using HTML/CSS
  • Experience with WordPress or aptitude/willingness to learn
  • Familiarity with responsive web design principles
  • Skills in time-management and prioritizing tasks
  • Ability to “think on your feet” and manage overlapping tasks efficiently & effectively

Preferred:

  • Comfortability with Javascript programming or aptitude/willingness to learn
  • Experience with node/npm 
  • Experience with web frameworks (Vue, React or Angular)
  • Experience customizing web Content Management Systems (CMS), including WordPress, Omeka
  • Experience with version control systems, especially git
  • Interest in web design and user experience best practices

To apply, please send your resume to greenhousestudios@uconn.edu

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